Επιστολή του Crosfield προς τον Ελ. Βενιζέλο σχετικά με την παρουσίαση του Newstead Abbey στο αγγλικό έθνος από τον Ελ. Βενιζέλο.

41, WEST HILL, HIGHGATE, N. 8th July 1930. My dear Mr. Veniselos, I have a letter from my friend Mr. Redding, in which he says, "I was dining with Sir Julien Cahn last night and further dis- cussed the matter of Newstead Abbey". He goes on to say that Sir Julien is so very anxious that if possible the formal presentation of Newstead Abbey to the nation should be made by yourself as Prime Minister of Greece that he would gladly let that stand over until next year if necessary. I shall presently write Mr. Redding and simply tell him that I am writing to consult you. Would you very kindly let me know confidentially whether you perhaps have some reason for preferring not to make this public presentation of Byron's old home to the British nation. Of course, it may well be that the enormous mass of work you already have to deal with is in your view a more than sufficient reason for not adding to it an engagement of this kind. I am far from venturing to press Sir Julien Cahn's proposal. From the point of view of Anglo-Hellenic relations, I feel very certain that there would be a feeling of deep and grateful appreciation throughout the country here had you time to spare for/