FOWLER Henry Watson - ALS 1926 explaining the use of shall and will Category_Politics

FOWLER Henry Watson - ALS 1926 explaining the use of shall and will Category_PoliticsHenry Watson FOWLER (1858 1933) Autograph Letter Signed (H. W. Fowler) clearly explaining the correct use of the words shall and will when asking a question. 3 pages small 4to, Hinton St. George, Somerset, 6 September 1926. A letter from the great lexicographer, author of Modern English Usage, which should delight all those who care about good grammar. You are right about shall & will in 2nd person questions. Will you is only appropriate if a promise

hardship and boredom of serving men

a disease caused by the Filaria Sanguinis Hominis parasite mentioned in this letter

25½ x 19 cms

15 December 1905

during which time he also wrote short stories and novels

and was eventually to be appointed Bishop of Norwich

one to the left of the letterhead

Is it now possible for you settle in two or three Cabinets the lines of policy to be followed & then go away till after Xmas

”The letter undoubtedly refers to the death of his third wife

then cold and it rains

My Son) and Fame is the Spur were later filmed for television

4 April 1915