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Karnak Playhouse & Rainforest Sanctuary - Thanks him for his letter, remembers the holiday in France very well, remembers how 'electrifying' Robert [Leonard] was; is enclosing a poem meant to be read at Tony [Shaffer]'s tribute and a précis of her life with Tony [neither item present]; hopes he will write a couple more plays at least; includes a poster [not present] for a concert given by David Helfgott and Jane Rutter to save Karnak from being sold.

Karnak Playhouse & Rainforest Sanctuary - Parts of his letter was read at the tribute to Tony [Shaffer], with Bille Brown, Grandfather Morning Owl [James Barnett], Jason Connery, and Jeremy Johnson, and encloses newspaper clippings about the tribute; discusses Ms Capece's claims about her affair with Tony, says that in 1999 Tony was totally incapacitated; doesn't believe Tony wrote the book ['So What Did You Expect?'], 'not at all his real style'.

Plat 6, Com. A, 6 D.W.R. (P.T.C.), Sobroan Barracks Colchester, Essex - Is now in the Army, and finds he is invigorated and content; asks for a renewal of correspondence.

Writes from the Grand Canyon, where they've been for a helicopter ride; on to Taos. With a postscript by Tony [Shaffer] with his good wishes.

The Cambridge Undergraduate Trust (1957), London Office: 7 Harley Street, London, W.1. - Is working for Jonathan Routh on the Cambridge Week in Leiden festivities, a mock cultural festival; upcoming Scotland trip; plans for the summer with Peter; news of Tony Shaffer's divorce from Henrietta.

18, Earls Terrace, London, W.8. - Granada is economising, cancelling plans for two hour-long scripts; Rediffusion still want his thriller; describes Jim's decorating; is reviewing books for "Truth" and says "Hotel Paradiso" with Guinness is very funny, thinks "Waltz of the Toreadors" also 'noble'; briefly shares news of Tony and Brian.

18, Earls Terrace, London, W.8. - Reacts to Weinstein's holiday in Le Lavandou; describes his parents plans to travel, and Tony's unpleasant holiday in Sardinia; has been writing: "Prodigal Father" almost in TV form, the thriller virtually completed; the Manchester Guardian is now calling "The Salt Land" one of the year's best plays.

18, Earls Terrace, London, W.8. - Has no money, no work, is about to start a novel, wonders why; discusses Brian [Glanville?]'s novel; is finishing TV version of "The Prodigal Father"; quotes Tony's reaction to holidaying in Sardinia (negative); Harry will be starring in "The Diary of Anna Frank" in the West End; goes to the lido with Jim [Mossman?], is having no holiday this year, must work.

18, Earls Terrace, London, W.8. - Two more promised contracts with the BBC have been revoked, and is depressed; Dolly has a job in intelligence at Ruislip; he has passed his driving test; Tony is making a great deal of money; discusses book reviews for "Truth"; has seen "Clouds of Identity" which was chaotic; shares the "Nymphomaniacal Alice" limerick, obtained from Jim Mossman.

Wishes he could come share a "Yuletide draught of LSD", but is in Gissing for the weekend. Has heard of the success of "Sleuth", offers his congratulations to Tony and [Carolyn]. Describes his ideal lover, in case Peter knows of anyone fitting the description. Encloses a cutting, an obituary notice for Ida Flower.

Brook Green - Is not yet called up; ran across Jerry and Humphrey in London; discusses Crime and punishment.

Printed at top: Keith Baxter - A letter of sympathy on the death of Anthony Shaffer, with memories of both and stories of PS being mistaken for AS in New York when 'Sleuth' was popular, quoting AS as saying he thought of 'Sleuth' as a fluke, and proud of PS when 'Equus' was a big hit.

Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co., 1 Puddle Dock, Blackfriars, London EC4V 3PD - Concerning PS's cheque for the fee accounts for the company, and notes funds held in respect of royalties on Anthony Shaffer's plays.

Gallowgate Camp, Yorkshire - Plans for an upcoming leave; compares army life to being in a play; will illustrate "The Gongi" but hasn't yet read it.

Photomechanical copy of a typescript with a handwritten circled number 4 above the title.

PGL Productions, Inc., 25 E. 26th Street, New York 10010 - Tony [Shaffer?] suggested he get in touch to ask PS to consider writing a dramatic musical about events at the court of Shaka, King of the Zulus; they became interested in the material on meeting composer Hugh Masekela and have discussed the project with director Leon Gluckman.

A sympathy note on Tony [Shaffer]'s death.

Has had a change of plan in her trip to Peru, and will not be able to stop and see him but invites him to Cornwall; his mother would like to wait until Tony [Shaffer] has returned from Australia before Frank [?] and Elizabeth visit, but it is his mother that she really wants to see.

Writes from the German course at Middlebury College, Vermont. Has left the apartment he shared with his cousin Harold [Rosenberg], will probably be the building superintendent in Frances [Whyte]'s apartment house; thinks they will be married inside a year; describes the course at Middlebury College; has a lead on a teaching job at [Sarah Lawrence College] and at Columbia University; asks for news of Richard [Mayne?], Brian and Tony, and Dave Calhoun.

A condolence card on Anthony Shaffer's death.

It has been a long time since he has written and since PS has written; reflects on the change in his affections and refers to their relationship before Frances [Whyte] arrived and speculates that it would have degenerated instead of being abruptly cut off; shares what he has learned in analysis about his relationships; is afraid that he has put too much into the relationship to let it evolve into a friendship now; has seen Dave [Calhoun] and when they speak of Cambridge finds they are speaking of the Shaffers; mentions thrilling progress on analysis, Frances, and career but does not go into detail.

A letter of sympathy on Tony's death; apologises for leaving an incoherent message on his answerphone; remembers Peter's care of Tony at the Trinity feast last year; 'Sleuth' was accomplished, it's a pity Peter did rewrite the Act One curtain of 'The Case of the Oily Levantine'; Claude Chabrol admired the 'Frenzy' screenplay; Richard treasured Tony's 'curiously sturdy sense of fun'; describes him as a mix of burly ex-Bevin boy with an almost shy demeanor one-on-one; remembers his jokes; complaining about snap decisions made by critics about films, and his concern for authors and others who are ignored; remembers his voice with echoes of Eynon Smith; the only photograph he has is a tiny one of Tony and Peter taken on a Bakelite camera; Jocelyn sends her love.

[Printed at top: Kenneth L. Geist] - A condolence letter on Tony [Shaffer]'s death; had hoped to see him again, though it had been 30 years since they had a grand time during the filming of 'Sleuth'.

Suggests he follow doctor's orders but paint instead of draw; is sorry he will miss the trip, is afraid of Tony [Shaffer]'s driving; is pleased to hear he may make money, 'may the Balzac prosper'; asks about the Cambridge focus. Refers to photographs, which may be those enclosed in the letter of 23 Dec. 1948.

Sydney - Is staying with Patrick [Hockey] and getting organised to go to the Far East; is sorry things aren't going well for PS, agrees the movie business 'stinks'; has encountered it in the form of Jeanne Maroux [Mareau?] who is here for Diane [Cilento]'s film; Tony does not behave, brags and is pompous; Diane is 'running scared', outclassed by Jeanne; being around Tony costs him money as he has to pay for expensive things; tells PS to go ahead and buy the stables, is appreciating England more now.

Sends Christmas greetings, refers to enclosures, asks if they are what Peter wanted; shares news from home; asks if the broadcast of PS's friend Ronald S. was written by Tony [Shaffer]. Accompanied by three photographs, which may originally have been enclosed in the letter of 23 July 1949.

Describes his difficulty in focusing on work, finds analysis painful, has distanced himself from his family except for Frances [Whyte]; is going to hear Solomon [Cutner] in his American debut, [Artur] Schnabel has cancelled concerts due to illness, is going to three performances of the New York Philharmonic conducted by [Bruno] Walter including one featuring [Clifford] Curzon, and two ballets featuring [Alexandra] Danilova and [Alicia] Markova; the best thing he has seen is Marcel Pagnol's film 'Marius', which has the texture of a novel; asks for details of his psychiatrist; asks about friends there, news of Dave Calhoun and Tony, glad to hear Mr Wisdom is looking good.

Cairns, Queensland - Finally arrived after delays due to a cyclone; went to Karnak, Diane [Cilento] and Tony's place; arrived to find Tony hiding from a process server; is 'clipped' for expensive lunches and petrol for Diane's truck. He describes Karnak, 'truly silly', and the sudden departure of Diane and then Tony for Sydney; he goes scuba diving with friends Ulla and Deter [?]; thinks Diane is tired of Tony and has what she wants, she doesn't treat him with respect and he doesn't seem to fit in.

Is very busy, but has wanted to yell at PS since getting his letter; doesn't agree that his [Mal's] situation is easier than Peter's and tells him to lay off; still thinks PS should undergo analysis; his relationship with Frances [Whyte] is good but they are doomed; give his best to Tony, Brian, Dave [Calhoun], and Seymour Betsky if he's still there.