Written from Caius College.
Reports that he has just finished reading Arthur Sidgwick's biography of Henry Sidgwick, which, he claims, 'had a purifying and ennobling influence' on his heart. Explains that he is a Methodist preacher, and does not have the same attitude to Christianity as Henry Sidgwick had, but asserts that the latter 'found his abiding place on earth in it. Compares the effect of the book on him to that which he experience on reading, as a young man, the biography of Charles Kingsley. Adds that he lived in Oxford not long before, and claims to have known Arthur Sidgwick's face on the street, and so read the book for his sake.
He should not be disappointed at his second place and should enter for the lyrics prize
requests payment of John Cornford 's share of guarantee of the "Air Display Special" of The Cambridge Anti-War Council
Rasmussen, E. 1939
Rosenfeld, Y.V. 1940
Is sorry that Mrs Pandit was unable to attend the garden party at Wimbledon. In the circumstances he will discuss his intended visit to India with someone else. Asks whether it would be best to speak to the Minister or someone else at India House.
Opposition for classical prizes very strong, is advised to read mathematics with Walton
1960 correspondence is in response to a request from Thomson for information re radio astronomy in connection with a proposed lecture tour in USA. Folder includes letters from A.C.B. Lovell and H. Bondi, and some ms. notes and calculations by Thomson.
Woodside Lodge, Church Road, Upper Norwood.
Includes note on back of 1960 Trinity Hall register of addresses. Some sets of calculations have later annotations by Adams.