Autograph Letter Signed to A. D. Snow, Lawnhurst, St Botolph's Road, Worthing.

According to the letterhead Sharp was one of the Society's two Secretaries. 2 pages, 16mo. Creased, worn and discoloured, and with minor repair to head of first page, but in good condition overall. Closely written, this letter provides an interesting sidelight into the state of the Society at this time. He apologises for not responding to the 'enquiry about the circulation of the Revised Version' sooner. 'We are very short-handed at present at the Bible House. Since April death has taken from us the Rev. G. Wilson & Mr Chas. Finch, and the Rev. J. Austen-Binns has retired. With letters for ever crowding in, constant callers, Sub Com. & Com. meetings, it is for days & weeks together impossible to keep up with all the demands on one's time.' He discusses in detail the proceedings of one of the Society's committees on 'the question of admitting the R. V. to their Catalogue', and undertakes to send, 'in confidence', a pamphlet on the subject. '[T]here was a minority very earnestly against it [...] One Bishop has left the Socy. because it does not circulate the R. V. Another is constantly telling us he will leave us the minute we do take it up!'