Frank Arthur Swinnerton (1884 – 1982). English novelist, critic, biographer and essayist. ALS. 1 page. On imprinted letterhead. To Mrs. Merritt; "Strangely enough, I was on New Years Day, (the day upon which you wrote to me) actually in New York; while just of a month later I was in California. The memory of all the kindness I received in your State make me fell all the greater pleasure in acceding to your request for an autograph. Here it is, Yours sincerely, Frank Swinnerton". Very Fine.