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Lakhan Kotri, Ajmer.—Sends copies of his correspondence with Malcolm MacDonald recording his unsuccessful attempts to arrange a meeting with Pethick-Lawrence. Also encloses a brochure of speeches made when Dr Radakrishnan presented him with a commemoration volume, and asks Pethick-Lawrence to contribute a message for a revised edition.

Commonwealth Relations Office.—Refers to Sir Gilbert Laithwaite’s promise to advise Pethick-Lawrence about subscribing to a memorial to Master Tara Singh, and passes on the advice received from MacDonald, the High Commissioner in India.

(Signed ‘for Private Secretary’, i.e. E. V. Vines. The signature is indistinct.)

10 Downing Street, Whitehall.—Thanks him for his welcome to the House of Commons, and congratulates him on his appointment as a minister. Praises his contributions to debates.

Dominions Office.—Returns, and comments upon, a memorandum (apparently about health administration), which he received just before leaving the Ministry of Health. Suggests showing it to Ernest Brown.

Dominions Office.—Thanks him for his good wishes (see 2/310).

Office of the High Commissioner for the United Kingdom, Ottawa.—Is glad Pethick-Lawrence is sympathetic to Miss Craigie’s film plan (probably Out of Chaos). ‘The only really black spot in the war situation … is the assault of flying bombs on London and the Southern Counties.’

Thanks him for his letter (2/307). Wishes him well in Canada (as High Commissioner).

Office of the High Commissioner for the United Kingdom, 6 Tees January Marg, New Delhi.—Is sorry that he will not be able to attend the tea-party which the Caravan of India are giving to Lord and Lady Pethick-Lawrence.

Office of the High Commissioner for the United Kingdom, 6 Tees January Marg, New Delhi.—Commends Pethick-Lawrence’s speech at Sapru House last night. The High Commissioner (MacDonald) is sorry he could not be present.

(Signed as Deputy High Commissioner.)