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14, rue Nungesser et Coli. - Is back in Europe, not in good health. Does not have the money to come to England at present but plans to come in the third week of November; hopes to see Trevelyan before that on his way to the South. Is very grateful for the kindness he has shown to young [Arindam] Dutt. Sends love to Bessie; expects Julian will be here before long. Has received, via Calcutta, Trevelyan's letter of introduction to his friend the musician. Feels 'quite hopeless' about the situation in India: there is 'no pathos' either in the National Mouvement [sic] or the Government's 'task of political reconstruction'.

Calcutta. - Letter of introduction to Arindam Dutt, who is coming to England to study for the Bar and join a British university; his father, Charu Dutt, a retired Civil Service man is 'one of the finest men in India'. Young Dutt will try to get into Cambridge through the 'usual wearisome official channels' such as the India High Commissioner's office; should he fail, Suhrawardy asks if Trevelyan can give him an introduction to Lowes Dickinson, Keynes, or his brother [George]. Also asks if Trevelyan can invite Dutt to his club; fears he will have a lonely time at first. Has been enjoying "The Fountain", by [Charles] Morgan, which has much about Holland and the Dutch; thought Bessie might be interested, if she has not read it. A postscript notes that their mutual friend Chanda has married young Dutt's only sister.