Is attending the Historical Congress in Paris, shares his impressions of the other delegates and his satisfaction that he found some sessions worthwhile ("shrewd questions replaced insincere compliments"); uses his free ticket to the Bibliotheque Nationale to read a book on the Abbey of Moyenmoutier, which he then visits and finds disappointing, also visits St Die which was being rebuilt after the war, and Strasbourg; describes Edward Behr's job as a reporter; describes other people seen during his vacation, including John Bellamy, Peter Davison, Hugh Cochrane, and Christopher Ligota.
SHAF/A/1/M/39
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10 Sept. 1950
Part of Papers of Sir Peter Shaffer
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21 June 1949
Part of Papers of Sir Peter Shaffer
In answer to PS's question, doesn't know Heather Brown's college, suggests he ask Leo [de Rothschild] about her and other women; Edward [Behr?] was vexed at PS's failure to preface "Carmilla"; suggests plans for a visit to the Rhone Valley; hopes PS can placate the ulcer; is going on a family holiday and to a family wedding.