9th May 1995
Dear Sean Copland
Thank you for your letter of 18 April 1995
I have carefully considered your proposal for a book and I regret to say, that whilst the topic is certainly an interesting one, I don't think it is right for the OUP list.
I am sorry not to be able to write to you in a more positive vein. Thank you, nevertheless, for allowing us to consider your work and I wish you success in finding a suitable publisher.
Yours sincerely
Tim Barton
Chief Editor