Autograph Letter Signed ('Tom') from the Labour Member of Parliament Tom Driberg to 'My dear Gérard' (Gerald Hamilton, Christopher Isherwood's 'Mr Norris')

1p., 4to. Fifteen lines. In good condition, on lightly-aged paper. The recipient is beyond doubt: the two men were friends with shared interests, and among the Driberg papers are letters from Hamilton signed 'Gérard'). Driberg is delighted to hear that Hamilton is feeling better: 'Would you be allowed to come over to Bradwell to lunch with me? If so, I might manage next Saturday. I could call with the car. Drop me a line at the House of Commons; [last four words underlined] that is the best address'. His plans for the recess are to go to Europe 'about mid-August', and thinks that, if Hamilton is well enough, 'it would be very nice if we could travel to France together'. He concludes: 'Let me know as soon as you want me to take up your case. I can talk to John Freeman at the W.O. about it'. He ends by thanking him for 'the excellent photograph'.