107 - Edward Gordon CRAIG (1872–1966)

Edward Gordon CRAIG (1872–1966) Letter in English addressed to Jurgis Kasimirovitch Baltruchaïtis (1903–1988), dated October 30, 1911, to which is attached the article from the *Observer* discussing his collaboration with Sarah Bernhardt: “This may amuse you and interest you. It’s part of the politics. Please send a postcard to Blackman and tell him to publish the entire paragraph in a reputable Russian journal. I’ve mailed him a copy of the paper (Observer), so your letter will arrive at his house a day later. I started this letter four hours ago. I stopped to see one man—2—3—4—8—16—life isn’t really life when one has the wicked desire to make a school stand on its own two feet instead of soar through the air. Thank you so much for sending it to Amendola. And your article, which I await with affection. I’m so glad you have a new suit, too. ← Since I wrote that, another two hours have flown by—Count Kessler, a supporter of Reinhardt, and three or four others came in. I’m so tired… Sharing my thoughts with too many people. I’ll write as soon as I have a quiet moment. I haven’t heard anything about “Hamlet.” Have you? (...)” MC Provenance -Jurgis Kasimirovitch Baltruchaïtis (1873–1944), Lithuanian diplomat and poet. -Their son, Jurgis Jurgissovitch Baltruchaïtis (1903–1988), historian. -His wife, Hélène Baltruchaïtis (1908–2004), née Castel-Focillon, daughter of Henri Focillon (1881–1943). -Then through descendants.