(Typed, with handwritten annotations.)
Thanks him for the book (see 1/9). Is helping to raise money for a memorial to Christabel Pankhurst and editing a book by her (Unshackled).
Lord Pethick-Lawrence accepts his invitation to the dinner in honour of Nehru (see 2/184), but Lady Pethick-Lawrence cannot attend because she is in Canada.
They accept an invitation to a reception at India House.
11 Old Square, Lincoln’s Inn, London, W.C.2.—Has discussed with Fulford the shortcomings of his book, and expects that it will be improved if there is a second edition. He and Helen are planning to visit Switzerland and India, after which Helen will visit her children in California.
Thanks him for his goodwill message (3/107). He has known Helen since she was a suffragette. Does not intend to visit Somerset soon, but will bear his invitation in mind.
11 Old Square, Lincoln’s Inn, London, W.C.2.—Has returned to England, and Helen is on the way to America to see her children. Thanks her and her father (Nehru) for their hospitality. His interview with Miss Naidu at Calcutta was brief, as she was recovering from influenza. Has sent a letter of thanks for Miss Rao (see 2/112).
Thanks him for his letter (congratulating him on his marriage; see 2/60). Has known Helen since she was a suffragette.
11 Old Square, Lincoln’s Inn, London, W.C.2.—The Bill enabling women to be made life peers has not yet been passed (see 2/62), but no substantial opposition is expected. Helen’s daughter has given birth to a girl.
11 Old Square, Lincoln’s Inn, London, W.C.2.—Unemployment seems a more pressing problem in India than low wages, and he was interested to learn of certain manufacturing projects. Thanks him for his kindness during his and his wife’s visit. His wife went on to Hong Kong, and then to North America to visit her children.
(Carbon copy of a typed original.)
Thanks her for her congratulations on his marriage (see 1/391).
He and Helen look forward to meeting her at the commemoration (see 3/287).
Was delighted to get her letter (3/286). Helen is an ex-suffragette whom he once bailed out more than forty-five years ago. He agrees with her about Suez.
(Misdated 29 Feb.)
Discusses travel arrangements (in connection with the unveiling of a plaque to Elizabeth Robins; see 3/289). Will invite Helen when she returns from Montreal.
Discusses travel arrangements (in connection with the unveiling of a plaque to Elizabeth Robins; see 3/291). Helen cannot come, as she is going to California to see her son. ‘She says you knew a friend of hers—Mrs Gretel Kettle (née Pain).’
Thanks him and his wife for their message on his marriage (1/108). Refers to their previous meeting, and praises Casey’s work as Governor of Bengal. He and his wife intend to go to India next winter.
11 Old Square, Lincoln’s Inn, London, W.C.2.—Is glad she remembers Helen. Sends a message expressing his delight that Ethiopian women have been given the vote.
Lady Pethick-Lawrence will not be able to attend the reception, as she is confined to bed with back trouble.
Accepts an invitation to a reception at India House. Lady Pethick-Lawrence will not be able to come, as she is in California.
(Sent before 11 Apr. See 1/225.)
(A printed card, filled up by hand.)
(Acknowledged 2 Jan. 1958.)
(Typed.)
Hampstead.—Sends good wishes (on their marriage).
(Typed, with handwritten annotations.)
New Delhi.—Sends good wishes on Pethick-Lawrence’s recent marriage.
New Delhi.—Invites him and Lady Pethick-Lawrence to luncheon.