Clegg Letter, page 1
Ernest Bernulf Clegg. Autograph letter signed, dated Strakenhurst, Bournemouth, to Oscar Wilde, [April 1891]. 2 p.
Gift of Lucia Moreira Salles, 2008
Page 1
Shakenhurst
Bournemouth
Dear Sir
As I have found much help and guidance in your teachings about Art, I venture to write and ask in which of your works I may find developed that idea of the total uselessness of all Art, as you expressed it in your interesting 'Preface to Dorian Grey.'
I should not venture thus to trespass upon your time did I not know your
Clegg Letter, page 2
Ernest Bernulf Clegg. Autograph letter signed, dated Strakenhurst, Bournemouth, to Oscar Wilde, [April 1891]. 2 p.
Gift of Lucia Moreira Salles, 2008
Page 2
unfailing kindness to all who w strive to follow after your high Ideals.
Apologising for the trouble I may be giving you,
I remain
very truly yrs
Bernulf Clegg
Oscar Wilde Esq.
[in another hand:] April 1891