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George Allen & Unwin Ltd account dated 10 Oct 1919 for copies sent and postage, with list of names; crosses indicate people also to receive Trevelyan's "The Death of Man". Four printed order forms, not filled in, for "The Ajax of Sophocles" and "The Foolishness of Solomon".

Press cuttings, most sent by Durrant's Press Cuttings to R. C. Trevelyan, dating between 30 Oct 1919 and 21 Feb 1920. Reviews of "The Ajax of Sophocles" from the "Times Literary Supplement"; "Manchester Guardian" (two copies, also reviewing "The Death of Man and Other Poems"); the "Tablet" (two copies); the "Yorkshire Observer", the "Daily News & Leader"; the "Athenaeum (two copies); the "Journal of Education"; and the "Southport Guardian".

C.102: Adventures in Experimental Physics 1973
Allen and Unwin Limited: Correspondence and agreement re proposed 'Collected Papers' by Frisch. 1958
C.103: American Technion Society 1948
Appleton-Century-Crofts 1964
Atlantic Monthly 1962

The Shiffolds, Holmbury St. Mary, Dorking. - Thanks his mother for her letters; is glad to hear that his father's hand is 'getting better without too much trouble', and that she herself is better [after shingles]. Hopes to visit before long, but his and Bessie's plans are 'not quite settled yet'. Went to London yesterday and saw 'Mr [Stanley] Unwin of Allen & Unwin', who is going to publish two of Robert's books. Robert will bear part of the costs, but Unwin is 'much more likely to push them and make them successful than Longmans, as he takes part of the risk himself, and is generally enterprising'. The first [The Foolishness of Solomon] will probably be published early in June.

Bessie and Julian are well. Robert 'lunched with Charles, and saw Molly and the twins'. All seemed 'quite well and cheerful'.

The Shiffolds, Holmbury St Mary, Dorking. - Here they are 'enjoying the most beautiful weather'. Bessie has gone to London to stay with Molly for a night, do shopping and see friends. They had a 'very pleasant visit' from Aunt Annie, who he thinks will now be with his parents; they thought her 'very well and cheerful, and not too tired by her house-moving'.

Has taken his father's advice [in 12/314] and read [Lucian's On Salaried Posts in Great Houses/The Dependent Scholar, which he had forgotten; it is 'admirable', as is The Life of Alexander [the False Prophet]. Notes 'how modern the point of view is; it might almost be Anatole France'.

Was at Haslemere during the [Diamond] Jubilee of 1897, so his bonfire was 'the one on Blackdowne'; it was a good one, but 'not forty feet high' [like the one at Wallington, see 12/314]. Quotes Aeschylus' Agamemnon 270, 280-281 on kindling beacons in Greek; hopes to publish his translation of the Agamemnon, but [Gilbert] Murray is just now bringing out his translation with the same publisher [Allen & Unwin], so Robert must 'wait another season'.

Sends love to his mother, Aunt Annie, and Booa [Mary Prestwich].

A. A. Tanner & Son, Printers and Commercial Stationers, 80 South Street, Dorking. - Originally enclosing a proof of 'four more Galleys of Poems'. Has consulted their ledger and finds they have sent four hundred and fifty copies of "Translations from Latin Essays" [sic: actually "from Latin Poetry"] to Allan

Signed by Stanley Unwin and E[dgar] L[ouis] Skinner, managing directors. Agreement for publication on royalty basis.

For fifty envelopes and printing two hundred and fifty book jackets for "Translations from Latin Poetry", as well as carriage of a hundred books to Unwin & Allen.

Signed by Stanley Unwin and E[dgar] L[ouis] Skinner, managing directors, and by R. C. Trevelyan. Agreement for publication on commission.

For binding a hundred copies of "Translations from Latin Poetry", 'printed from sheets in stock', as well as carriage of a hundred books to Unwin & Allen.

For binding a hundred copies of "Translations from Latin Essays [sic: actually Poetry]" and carriage to Allen & Unwin; printing a hundred and fifty 'Christmas Booklets' ["From the Shiffolds"]; printing five hundred copies of "Translations from Greek Poetry" and the jackets, binding them and delivering them to Allen & Unwin, as well as several batches of envelopes.

Signed by Stanley Unwin and E[dgar] L[ouis] Skinner, managing directors. Agreement for publication on royalty basis.

Signed by Stanley Unwin, governing director. Agreement for publication on commission.

Signed by Stanley Unwin, governing director, and R. C. Trevelyan. Agreement for publication on commission.

George Allen & Unwin Ltd, Ruskin House, Publishers & Exporters, 40 Museum Street, London W. C. - Is sorry to see from the enclosed accounts [24/59?] that they have been 'so unsuccessful with "The Foolishness of Solomon"'; it is a 'most difficult time' to bring out a 'book of this sort', which has not received the 'attention it deserves'. Can let Trevelyan have further copies at a 'very modest price'. Requests a cheque in payment of 'goods supplied' over the last year whenever convenient.

George Allen & Unwin Ltd, Ruskin House, Publishers & Exporters, 40 Museum Street, London W. C. - Has Trevelyan's manuscript of his "The Ajax of Sophocles", which seems 'quite in order' now; thinks it is a very good plan to put a note below the dramatis personae, and to include the price of Trevelyan's other books. Encloses the formal agreement [24/33], which is based on that for the "Foolishness of Solomon" though the royalties reflect that Trevelyan will in this case bear a 'much smaller proportion of the total outlay'. Further discussion of the terms; he himself has 'faith in the book', though he does not expect the sales will be large at first. Is relying on Trevelyan 'circularising those to whom [he has] previously sent particulars', as this will do much to make the book known.

George Allen & Unwin Ltd, Ruskin House, Publishers & Exporters, 40 Museum Street, London W. C. - Has had the 'flu, so is only now relying to Trevelyan's letter of 10th December; this 'came as rather a disappointment', as Unwin had hoped one day that his firm might 'have the privilege of publishing' a complete poetic works for Trevelyan. The position regarding Trevelyan's translation of "Ajax" resembles that of his translation of Lucretius, except that Allen and Unwin's 'out of pocket loss' and unsold stock are greater for "Ajax": though Trevelyan contributed towards the cost of production, the publishers are still at a loss of thirty pounds. Explains how much stock is left. For the translation of Lucretius, Trevelyan shared the loss, with the agreement was cancelled and a large portion of stock was cancelled; asks if that seems appropriate also for the "Ajax". Does not want to cancel the agreement for the "Foolishness of Solomon" as he 'value[s] the connection' with Trevelyan's work; however would agree to it being included in a collected edition provided that the above arrangement for the "Ajax" were agreed, Allen & Unwin were named as original publishers, and a copy of the collected edition were sent to the firm.

George Allen & Unwin Ltd, Ruskin House, Publishers & Exporters, 40 Museum Street, London W. C. - Thanks Unwin for his letter of 15 December [see 24/38]; thinks it 'quite fair' to share the publisher's loss on his translation of the "Ajax" in return for them cancelling the agreement, and will enclose a cheque for fifteen pounds. Will be happy to acknowledge Allen & Unwin as the publishers of his "Foolishness of Solomon" when including it in his collected edition, and will send them a copy; the poems will come out in two volumes at Easter or in the autumn, and translations and prose in another two volumes six months later.

George Allen & Unwin Ltd, Ruskin House, Publishers & Exporters, 40 Museum Street, London W. C. - Informing Trevelyan of where the new edition of "Windfalls" has been advertised; originally enclosing proof copies of the advertisements.

George Allen & Unwin Ltd, Ruskin House, Publishers & Exporters, 40 Museum Street, London W. C. - Has received Trevelyan's letter of 9 November; as Trevelyan knows, the firm are 'most reluctant to undertake publications on commission', but Unwin thinks they 'must make an exception' for him; encloses an agreement along the lines of that they had for "Windfalls". Is returning the proofs under separate cover; Trevelyan will see they think the 'typographical arrangement' can be improved in places. Suggests an edition of six hundred copies, to enable 'generous distribution of review copies'; does not think it important whether the binding is in cloth or paper as long as it is 'attractive' and there are 'suitable jackets' if done in cloth. Would be good if Mr Tanner could do the binding, but Unwin thinks a specimen should be approved first; the whole edition probably need not be bound at once.

Handwritten note on back [in R. C. Trevelyan's hand?] seemingly a draft response to this letter, and questioning the implication in 'Clauses 11 & 12' that Trevelyan has assigned his rights to Allen & Unwin. Crossed through in pencil.

George Allen & Unwin Ltd, Ruskin House, Publishers & Exporters, 40 Museum Street, London W. C. - Thanks Trevelyan for his letter of November 25 with cheque and signed agreement for "Translations from Latin Poetry"; encloses a duplicate of the agreement [24/34]. Asks what price Trevelyan was planning for the book; Allen & Unwin do not object to 'paper cases' if this means a bound book with paper substituted for cloth. Has passed on Trevelyan's paragraphs to the publicity department, who will be in touch.

GA & Unwin Ltd, 40 Museum Street. - Some book-jackets have come from the printers [A. A. Tanner & Son]; assume these are the proofs which were requested. Originally enclosing one with some corrections to the advertisements; would have liked this to have been 'a little more neatly displayed and to have had a few more quotations from newspaper criticisms'; however, do not wish to add to the 'corrections bill' so are prepared to say that they approve the jacket.

George Allen & Unwin Ltd, Ruskin House, Publishers & Exporters, 40 Museum Street, London W. C. - Asks if Trevelyan has considered offering his last two books to an American publisher; if not, suggests sending copies to the Macmillan Company in New York with the hope that they might import a small quantity. They would pay only about a third of the published price, but this would 'ensure some distribution in the States' and review copies going to the press. Currently have only sixty copies of "Translations from Latin Poetry"; asks if there are any more at the binders [A. A. Tanner & Son]. There are four hundred and eighty copies of the second impression of "Windfalls".

George Allen & Unwin Ltd, Ruskin House, Publishers & Exporters, 40 Museum Street, London W. C. - Trevelyan's two manuscripts have been looked through: the firm does not think there is a 'strong case' for publishing his book of essays, but would be willing to publish his translations from Greek verse if they are printed by Mr Tanner in the same way as the 'Latin volume' ["Translations from Latin Poetry"]. It is a much bigger collection than the Latin one, and the reader finds it 'unequal': it would be 'rather an expensive job' if all the submitted material is included, and the reader suggests omitting the Homer if cuts are desired. Asks if Trevelyan will collect the manuscripts or wishes them to be sent by registered post. Adds in a postscript that he gathers from Lady Allen that Trevelyan thinks Bertrand Russell's "History of Western Philosophy" is not available in this country; this is not true, as Allen & Unwin have sold around seventy thousand copies and have 'plenty in stock'.

George Allen & Unwin Ltd, Ruskin House, Publishers & Exporters, 40 Museum Street, London W. C. - Thanks Trevelyan for his letter of 8 October. His typescripts are being returned by registered post; a formal agreement for "[Translations from] Greek Poetry will be drafted when Trevelyan has seen Mr Tanner and can give them more information about the size of the book and so on.

George Allen & Unwin Ltd, Ruskin House, Publishers & Exporters, 40 Museum Street, London W. C. - Thanks Trevelyan for his letter giving details of "Translations from Greek Poetry": encloses an agreement for its publication, on the understanding that publication will 'follow the precise style of "Translations from Latin Poetry". Agrees to Mr Tanner doing the binding, since 'only a small edition is called for'. Has informed Mr Beard that more copies of the Latin book are available from Mr Tanner if needed.

George Allen & Unwin Ltd, Ruskin House, Publishers & Exporters, 40 Museum Street, London W. C. - Encloses a copy of the agreement [for the publication of "Translations from Greek Poetry" - see 24/35]; asks Trevelyan to send a cheque for seven pounds seven shillings, when convenient, 'as detailed on the second page'. Will send Trevelyan the list of papers to be sent review copies and suggestions of where advertisements should be placed for his approval at the appropriate time.

George Allen & Unwin Ltd, Ruskin House, 40 Museum Street, London W. C1. - Receipt for seven pounds seven shillings; signed by R Hay.

George Allen & Unwin Ltd, Ruskin House, Publishers & Exporters, 40 Museum Street, London W. C. - Originally enclosing proof copies of the 'blurb' for "Translations from Greek Poetry" and inviting any corrections Trevelyan might suggest. Thinks a list of contents added would be 'of great value', and asks Trevelyan to send one if he agrees. "Poetry Review" ask whether the book is to be advertised in their March/April issue; asks whether Trevelyan would like them to book any space, quoting the rate per quarter page.