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Suggests Sraffa write to Russell Benton at the American Consulate.

Piero Sraffa has now been released from internment and is back at Trinity College, Cambridge; Kahane has passed all papers relating to Sraffa's US visa application to him and expects he will communicate directly with Benton.

Regarding the visa applications of Piero and Irma Sraffa: everything seems in order in terms of quota status and financial references. It should be possible to issue the visas together although Piero Sraffa's is nonquota so that they might travel to the US together ; an appointment for their formal examination will be made soon and they should assemble their documents of identity as indicated in the enclosed information letter [printed, 1 folded sheet].

Suggests Sraffa write to Russell Benton at the American Consulate.

Sent all the documents Irma Sraffa supplied him to his friend the American ambassador [Alan Steyne]; quotes from Steyne's response [197], which is not 'trop optimiste'; they must wait to hear from the Visa Section.

Originally enclosing copy of letter from Russell Benton to Kehane [198] which is more optimistic on the subject of the financial guarantee. Unfortunately new forms must be filled in; he will do this, but did not keep a copy of Irma Sraffa's responses last time; asks her to send back the enclosed form [no longer present] with a separate sheet for her answers.

Informs Benton that registration forms have already been submitted for the Sraffas' visa application, and that Steyne has written to say they are listed amongst those applying for visas under the Italian quota.

Enclosing forms for visa application [no longer present]; suggests the Sraffas' financial arrangements are adequate and that Piero Sraffa may be able to apply extra-quota.

With copy of letter.

Has passed on the Sraffas' documents; suggests possible problems with their application for a US visa.

Originally enclosing documents relating to Piero and Irma Sraffa's proposed migration to the U.S.; Sraffa still interned in the Isle of Man, several people, particularly Keynes, working for his release, but his mother is 'beginning to be very sceptical about his being freed to stay in England'.

Her colleague, Jacques Kahane, is attempting to assist Piero Sraffa and his mother to emigrate to the USA; affidavit [of sufficiency of funds] necessary for entry into the USA and Nino Levi's role.

Piero and Irma Sraffa are applicants for immigration to the US under the Italian quota; their British assets.

Concerns Piero Sraffa's application for a visa to enter the USA.

Information about writing to Piero Sraffa in his internment camp and news of how he is doing. Asks Kahane's advice on whether Piero should take up Nino Levi's suggestion of teaching at the New School in New York.