Day-Lewis, Cecil. (1904–1972) [Effinger, Cecil. (1914–1990)] Autograph Letter Signed - From the Collection of David DiamondAutograph letter signed from the Anglo Irish poet to American composer Cecil Effinger. November 27, [1949]; 2 pp. Day Lewis writes: "Dear Mr. Effinger, I am most interested to hear that you have done a setting of 'The Christmas Tree.' It is curious that you have mentioned a detection plot in connection with opera, for although none of my own work would be suitableI feel sure a new plot would be necessary, not a re hashed one, with a fantastic or mock