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The letter inviting Sraffa for interview was delayed; wishes to remain in England; asks if his application for a U.S. visa can be kept on file.

Indicates that she does not wish to leave Britain at this time; requests that her visa application be kept on file; refers to Piero Sraffa's letter to Benton of 1 Nov. [see 203].

Inviting them to attend a visa interview at the American Consulate.

Suggests Sraffa write to Russell Benton at the American Consulate.

Piero Sraffa has now been released from internment and is back at Trinity College, Cambridge; Kahane has passed all papers relating to Sraffa's US visa application to him and expects he will communicate directly with Benton.

Regarding the visa applications of Piero and Irma Sraffa: everything seems in order in terms of quota status and financial references. It should be possible to issue the visas together although Piero Sraffa's is nonquota so that they might travel to the US together ; an appointment for their formal examination will be made soon and they should assemble their documents of identity as indicated in the enclosed information letter [printed, 1 folded sheet].

Encloses the new visa registration forms, duly completed. For personal reasons, which he has verbally explained to Mr Steyne [the Consul], would find it difficult to leave Britain at the moment; asks if his application could be kept 'on record' and the issuing of the visas delayed.

Suggests Sraffa write to Russell Benton at the American Consulate.

Originally enclosing copy of letter from Russell Benton to Kehane [198] which is more optimistic on the subject of the financial guarantee. Unfortunately new forms must be filled in; he will do this, but did not keep a copy of Irma Sraffa's responses last time; asks her to send back the enclosed form [no longer present] with a separate sheet for her answers.

Informs Benton that registration forms have already been submitted for the Sraffas' visa application, and that Steyne has written to say they are listed amongst those applying for visas under the Italian quota.

Enclosing forms for visa application [no longer present]; suggests the Sraffas' financial arrangements are adequate and that Piero Sraffa may be able to apply extra-quota.

With copy of letter.