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Garden Corner, West Road, Cambridge - Is part of a group of people who are trying to bring pressure to bear on the German government, which has begun reviewing dossiers of academics and dismissing them. Sends a document for Frazer to sign which will be presented to the German government and which will be signed by the Vice Chancellor, the Master of Trinity, and Lord Rutherford; they are also asking Eddington, Hopkins, Pope, Housman, and he will sign himself.

(On the front of the menu is a photograph of the Great Gate at Trinity. The signatures include those of a number of Fellows of the College besides Housman, including F. A. Simpson, R. St John Parry, Henry Jackson, V. H. Stanton, W. C. Dampier Whetham, Sedley Taylor, R. Vere Laurence, J. Ellis McTaggart, H. McLeod Innes, Gaillard Lapsley, F. R. Tennant, and F. G. Hopkins.)

Contents of Synge's envelope so inscribed divided into three for ease of reference:
A/119: 'Living Stuff', 6pp typescript of lecture by F.G. Hopkins; typescript and duplicated typescript notes on isolation of organic compounds
A/120-121: Manuscript and typescript notes on the literature, latest bibliographical reference 1932.

Correspondence, 1937, 1949-1941.

Letters, copy letters, and drafts of letters between Frederick W. Fletcher and Huia Onslow.

Onslow gives a brief sketch of his life, his accident, and his intention to 'devote [his] life to scientific research work'. Outlines the problems he has in being confined to his rooms and unable to use apparatus in laboratories, and his financial difficulties. Gives an indication of the research he has been engaged in so far and possible lines he wishes to prefer.. Suggests that his former tutor W. C. D. Whetham and Professor F. G. Hopkins would give references for him.

Onslow thanks Fletcher for his 'kindness' in saying he will assist him; Professor Hopkins has indicated that he is 'only to pleased' to give his opinion of Onslow's work and any other information required; encloses a list of apparatus 'the lack of which is at present a serious handicap to pathological investigations, especially cancer & tuberculosis in which I am particularly interested [list no longer present]'.

Draft is headed 'Fletcher', though on the back there is a note 'Draft of Letters sent to McElwee & Fletcher', indicating that this or a similar letter may also have been sent to George McElwee [see ONSL/14].

Onslow gives a brief sketch of his life, his accident, and his intention to 'devote [his] life to scientific research work'. Outlines the problems he has in being confined to his rooms and unable to use apparatus in laboratories, and his financial difficulties. Gives an indication of the research he has been engaged in so far and possible lines he wishes to prefer.. Suggests that his former tutor W. C. D. Whetham and Professor F. G. Hopkins would give references for him.

Has delayed replying to Onslow's letter until hearing from Professor Hopkins; received a letter this morning 'speaking in high terms' of Onslow's qualifications. Is 'deeply interested in the cancer problem' and has periodically done what he could 'to assist pathological research''; the results have so far been of 'negative value', and Fletcher is 'inclined to think that the workers in this field cannot see the wood for the trees'. 'A Pasteur' is needed, who 'whilst conversant with what has been done, can survey the question from an unbiassed standpoint, and strike out a line of his own'. Biochemistry seems to him 'the most promising key to unlock the mystery of the causation of cancer'. If Onslow is prepared to take up this question and 'devote yourself to it exclusively', Fletcher is willing to help as much as he can. Would like to know whether Onslow has already done any work in this direction, and whether he is 'acquainted with the best English and French researches' so he will not go over 'old ground'.

One letter from Hopkins and two from Kennington.

Has delayed replying until he heard from Professor Hopkins: cannot accept Fletcher's offer, as he 'could never obtain a licence to do vivisection and to keep animals that have been operated on... The Home Office will not allow private house to be licenced'. This would 'cut him off' from 'one of the most fruitful channels of research'. Also, since he cannot attend laboratories, he often has to wait to obtain desired material or for 'some lengthy reaction' to be completed; currently, he has been able to turn to another problem but would not be able to do so knowing Fletcher was 'anxiously awaiting practical results'. Professor Hopkins assures him the 'anxiety to produce practical results... does not lead to satisfactory work'. Thinks Fletcher should give money to 'some well known institute such as the Imperial Cancer Research Fund' if he requires a 'direct return.... in the form of the relief of cancer'. However, believes he could do some 'indirect biological work' which 'might prove fruitful'. Gives examples arising from his work on pigmentation, or 'devising of the method for the estimation say of nitrogen in the urine'.

Has not written since the war broke out as it felt 'impossible to ask for help during this time'. For last nine months has been in London, doing 'what little clerical war work was in my power' but 'owing to the kindness of a relation' has now returned to Cambridge. Has been asked by Professor Hopkins and Mr Cole to look into some questions 'directly concerning the conduct of the campaign', especially into a 'rapid means of diagnosing typhoid and para-typhoid'. Has the same trouble as before in obtaining apparatus, which is now more expensive; now has a room assured and for a hundred pounds could convert it into a 'very practicable laboratory'.

Sir William Dunn Institute, Tennis Court Road, Cambridge - Accepts an invitation to dine, is grateful for the chance to meet Painlevé.

Saxmeadham, 71 Grange Road, Cambridge - Thanks him for his letter of congratulations [upon his knighthood] and notes that it is a great thing to be on the list with two new Trinity O.M.'s.

Saxmeadham, 71 Grange Road, Cambridge - Wrote to the Library Committee of the Royal Society and will write again about the bibliography; it is possible that they might be given too many copies and not know how to dispose of them; would like to subscribe, and asks for details.