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The trustee in [Sir John] Withers's firm is H[enry] G[eorge] A[usten] Duckworth, a cousin of Virginia Woolf's; is sending him the letter from Drummonds [Bank] and expects he will deal with it. Hopes to see Julian at the concert on Thursday; is going with Betty Muntz, and hopes Bessie will also come. Saw Ursula last night. Donald [Tovey]'s symphony at Edinburgh went quite well, though the attendance was not large. Has been 'so rushed with proofs' and his visit to Edinburgh that he has not had time to look at [a book by Georges?] Duthuit; will either send it back soon or bring it to the concert.

7A Stanley Gardens, W.11. - Thanks Trevelyan for the selection of unpublished poems to be considered for inclusion in Abercrombie's new collection [see 1/8]. Prefers the poem addressed to Elizabeth Muntz ["Epistle to E. M."] and advises on a title, though he also praises "The Fig Tree" and "Envious Time". Michael [his son] is recovering but still needs treatment.

Is going to Italy on 6 January; if Julian is in Paris that week he might stay there for a couple of nights before travelling on. Betty Muntz is arriving from [Le] Havre on the morning of the 6th; she will spend the day in Paris then travel on to Florence, Cortona and Assisi with Bob; she will have two or three weeks in Italy, he will stay on until the end of February. Bessie has just had two teeth out, but otherwise is well; she is reading [Robin] Fedden's book, which Bob has not done yet. The [Oliver] Lodges and their baby [Rosalie Belinda] are well, as is C.A. [Clifford Allen] who is starting a debate in the House of Lords today 'more or less attacking the Government about aeroplanes'. Bob thinks he rather agrees with Mussolini that the League of Nations should be detached from the Versailles Treaty. Hopes Julian will be able to sell his film; supposes his engravings will soon be at the Leicester G[alleries]. Hopes to see [Maria] Germanova in Paris; saw Nijinsky's daughter [Kyra?] at Lady Ottoline [Morrell]'s, who pronounced Germanova's name with an accent on the second syllable instead of the third. Must write to [Hasan Shahid] Suhrawardy. Asks if Julian would like him to bring any books, such as Virginia [Woolf]'s "Flush", which is 'quite good'.

Contains: poem, "Autumn View", by Geoffrey Eley; "The Horns of Elfland" by Elizabeth Muntz; poem, "February", by V. S. Wainwright; poem, "Caedmon's Song", by D. Eardley Wilmot; poem, "Pilots Waiting", by E. M. Skipper; "6. Going Hopping" and "7. All 'Souls'", by Sarah Shorey Gill, for her granddaughter Polly; poem, "Propaganda", by Ida Procter; poem, "Opportunity", by E. D. Young.

Also contains Index to Volume 1 of the "Chronicle"

Glad Julian is having such a good time in Spain. Betty Chetwynd wrote recently saying that she was going to Paris on 1 Oct, so recommends that Julian write to her about bringing the parcel of drawings and canvasses. Betty Muntz's sister Hope is also going to Paris soon, so Julian could write to her; recommends he meet her, as they should get on. [Lascelles] Abercrombie is still 'rather well', as is [his daughter] Elizabeth. Donald [Tovey] is finishing scoring his cello concerto, and will leave on Tuesday. C.A. [Clifford Allen] is very well but [his wife] less so. Had a 'pleasant' week at Wallington and Hallington. Bessie is well, but 'a bit over-driven with all our guests and invalids'.

A very pleasant surprise to get Robert's new book, which she at first thought was another hymn book containing [her husband's] "In Babilone"; she had not known Robert was publishing his "Collected Works". Was very 'proud' when she looked through and saw how much she had read, and is pleased that she can now get to know the poetry better as it is all together. Hopes to be able to thank Robert personally soon. Yesterday, had another 'glad surprise' in a visit from Betty Muntz, who was staying with friends at Utrecht. Mr Abas is looking forward very much to making Robert's acquaintance and playing him at chess, and is 'so grateful for [the Trevelyans'] kind invitation'

Bessie must be 'very relieved' to have heard from Miss D[yson]. Got her postcard this morning, so will not send the trousers [for Kitty to mend]. Is waiting for Julian, who should arrive by car in time for lunch. Will probably go up to town with him tomorrow and stay at the National Liberal Club, then catch the train to Wool [to stay with Betty Muntz] next day. Continues the letter after Julian arrives; he seems 'quite all right'. Bob is feeling better today, and has 'even gone back to translating some Montaigne', but thinks it is good he is going away tomorrow. The workmen are coming to put in the new tanks today. Is feeling less depressed than the last few days, but is 'rather easily tired', perhaps because of the heat. Glad Kitty is back. Sends his love to everyone. Was meant to see Mrs Deuchar, but Tom Deuchar is ill and has to go to a nursing home in London.

Glad that Bessie has had the telegram from Miss Dyson, though they cannot feel certain she will come to them until they get a letter. Saw E[dith] Bulmer several times, and they were 'very friendly to each other'. Hope Morgan [Forster]'s visit will be a success; heard his broadcast at Hurtwood and thought it 'very good'. Only listened to some of "[ Marriage of] Figaro", since Cecil Sprigge and two of his friends (also friends of Julian) arrived as it was beginning. Is well, but cannot work at anything or even 'read anything with pleasure'; feels 'very lonely & depressed' when alone. Julian is driving over in his car tomorrow and will stay for one or two nights. Will then go to stay with Betty Muntz on Friday, and Bessie will return soon after he comes back. Does not seem worth while sending the trousers for Kitty to mend, since he has another pair. Tells Bessie not to worry about him.

Thinks that Eddie is on the committee of the [Contemporary Art Society]; [Augustus] Daniel tells him there is a meeting on 14 December. The question of giving some money towards the purchase of Betty Muntz's group of a woman and child is likely to be raise: [Jim] Ede has seen it, and possibly also Ivor [Spencer-] Churchill; if Eddie wants to see it too before the meeting, Miss Muntz will be away between 7-11 December so there is not much time; gives her address and phone number. Expects her friends will be able to raise a sum to help get it cast and bought, but a 'contribution from the Society would make all the difference'. Though does not think his own opinion is of much value, he thinks it 'far the best thing she has done''; [Frank?] Dobson also seems to think highly of it.

Addressed to Julian at 7 Villa Brune, Paris XIVme, France. - Expects he will come to Paris on Wednesday 3 January, but perhaps not until the next day; had better stay at the [Hotel de] Londres. Will leave on the evening of Saturday 6 January. Hopes to see the Kalitinskys [Aleksandr, his son Andryusha, and wife Maria Germanova] and [Jean] Marchand 'if he is visible'. Betty Muntz comes to Paris early on Saturday morning. He and Bessie are having 'a very pleasant Christmas with the Archibalds [Dorothy and George]; all send love.

Hotel Cavour, via del Proconsolo, Florence; addressed to Julian at 7 Villa Brune, Paris XIV, France. - Wants to send a book to Andryusha but cannot remember the Kalitinskis' address now they have moved; also asks how to spell 'Andryusha'. He and Betty [Muntz] are going to [Umberto] Morra's on Saturday, and then to Assisi, but Julian should write to this address. They found B.B. [Bernard Berenson] and Nicky [Mariano] still in Italy, but they have gone to Hyeres now. Had a 'very enjoyable time at Paris'. Has not yet seen the Waterfields [Lina and Aubrey], as they have gone to Aulla for a few days.

Addressed to Julian at 7 Villa Brune, Paris XIVme . - Will arrive at the Gare du Nord at 17.40 next Thursday and go to the [Hotel de] Londres. Tells Julian not to 'trouble' to meet him; they could meet at the hotel or Julian's place later for dinner, unless he is engaged; Bob will leave on Saturday evening. If possible, he would like to see the Kalitinskis [Aleksandr, his son Andreyusha and his wife Maria Germanova] on Friday, since Betty [Muntz] arrives in Paris on Saturday morning and 'will want to see pictures etc'.

11 Walton Str[eet], Oxford. - Thanks Bob for his book of poems ["From the Shiffolds"]; read it in the Christmas 'rush', then lost it; has found again and enjoyed re-reading 'so much'; apologises for his delay in thanks. Enjoys the "Moretum" especially, which is a 'wonderful picture of the Dutch school'. Very kind of Bob to remember him. Clara [his wife] is well; four of the children are at home with whooping cough. Saw 'Aunt Molly McCarthy' recently when she was staying with the Cecils, and saw something of Betty [Muntz] when he was in Dorset in August, but otherwise has not heard news of Bob; looks out for him at the London Library, where they last met. Had a letter at Christmas from Oliver Lodge, now living in Gloucestershire; would like very much to visit him but it is difficult to leave home. Expecting David from Athens later in the year. Goes to London to teach each week; hopes he may see Bob there one day.

Is back and expects not to leave before late January, so Trevelyan and Miss Munts [sic: Betty Muntz] welcome whenever is best for them. Has been to Rome for a few days; the Bracci are back to a 'reduced city-life'.