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Newnham Cottage, Queen's Road, Cambridge - Is changing his plans so that he can hear Painlevé speak, but warns that if Painlevé doesn't speak English, his French is too poor for social purposes.

Peterborough Deanery. Marriage of Dr Vaughan, the reading of Thirlwall will have improved his chances in the English verse prize as the subject is "Pericles", advice for reading to improve H M Butler's Latin.

Turf Club, Cairo. "Studies" the Anglo-Egyptians at the Turf Club, Winston Churchill "waltzed" around Lloyd George and Bonar Law in the House of Commons, pleased that America had joined the allies,

Thanks Flora for the kind offer of a 'goat cream cheese'; he will 'delight in it', and it will bring back memories of Greece and Italy; is not sure about Bessie, who feels 'a little unworthy of it', but will give it a try. Hopes to go to Italy at the end of March to see [Bernard] Berenson, and a friend at Corton [Umberto Morra]; also hopes to see Lina [Waterfield], who is 'bad about writing' but is no doubt busy with 'her fondo and other things'. Cannot discover where Pan was born; Tmolus is 'as likely as anywhere' and is often associated with him, as in Shelley's "Hymn to Pan". Glad his translations pleased her; has not been able to write any of his own poetry for a 'long time now'. Hopes to visit her before going to Italy.

Woodhill Cottage, Shamley Green, Guildford. - Very sorry for not writing before to thank Bob for his Christmas greetings and poems [this year's "From the Shiffolds"?]. which they both appreciate; they enjoyed reading the poems together. Is much looking forward to re-reading. Sends best wishes for a 'better New Year' to all at the Shiffolds.

Contains: "Poetry in Wartime America" by John Holmes; poem, "Crocuses", by Celia Lanyon Lanyon; poem, "Man-Woman, You and I", by Christmas Humphreys; poem, "To Memory", by Geoffrey Bosanquet; "From a London Diary" by S. S. [Sylvia Sprigge]; poem, "First Light", by Ida Procter.

Thanks his mother for her letter. Gave Mr A[rnold] the 'photograph of G[eorgie?], and he 'liked it very much. Mr Arnold says that it will be 'very convenient' for her to come on Saturday the 30th [May?]. Hopes that 'Papa will soon get well, and Grandpapa [Sir Charles Trevelyan?] too'. Georgie is very well, but 'has a slight cold'. Asks his mother when Molly is coming. There was a thunderstorm this afternoon. Has 'hardly seen a single butterfly yet'. There is going to be a [cricket] match against Bracknell on Thursday, and soon one against Mortimer; has got a new bat, which is 'a beauty'; it 'drives like anything, and is very light'.

Sketch under the signature, showing two people standing opposite each other, perhaps fencing [?].

Downside Abbey, Stratton-on-the-Fosse, near Bath.—Hopes he is well, and that he will not have to return to Caracas. Invites him to visit. Asks whether he has seen Hamson yet.

Marked "Private", understands that his mother did not think it right to do what he suggested, feels they can still have a special relationship.

difficulties with political work in a new place, finds teaching dull, feels her energy is wasted

With carbon copy of reply from R. A. Butler,

On visit to Stansted Hall

Suggesting blockade of Egyptian ports

Asking to be considered as Conservative Parliamentary Candidate

On La Voile d’Or. With draft.

18 Earl's Terrace, Kensington, London - Thanks him for letting them spend their honeymoon in his home.

18, Earls Terrace, London, W.8. - Was photographed by John Paignton, as were Vic and Graham; late night with Vic telling stories; has finished a TV play, "The Musical Offering"; Tennents are looking for a director for "Sirens"; Hollywood calls often asking him to write the script of the "Voyage of the Beagle" but doesn't have time.

'Monetary reform in Turkey: The Commission's proposals'.

Thanks for looking after Kate and Emily Mayor, Robert Mayor free from pain