121 Ashley Gardens, Westminster, S.W.1.—Looks forward to meeting Helen. Has been ill in bed after a sea voyage. Replies to his queries about the presentation of his new wife (to the Queen) at a garden-party.
121 Ashley Gardens, Westminster, S.W.1.—Sends the tickets and summons to a royal garden-party, and suggests that their parties might drive there together. Has been in hospital with a suspect gall bladder.
2-4 Brittons Court, Whitefriars Street, Fleet Street, London, E.C.4.—Invites him and Lady Pethick-Lawrence to a dinner in celebration of Nehru’s seventieth birthday, and encloses a list of sponsors (2/184b).
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.
Hampstead.—Sends good wishes (on their marriage).
214 Ashley Gardens, S.W.1.—Congratulates him on his forthcoming marriage.
The Community Church, Study, 10 Park Avenue, New York 16, New York.—Sends good wishes on his forthcoming marriage.
The Community Church, Study, 10 Park Avenue, New York 16, New York.—Is pleased that women are to be admitted to the House of Lords. Has nearly finished his autobiography.
The Community Church, Study, 10 Park Avenue, New York 16, New York.—Looks forward to the admission of women to the House of Lords.
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.
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Office of the High Commissioner for the United Kingdom, 1 Harington Street, Calcutta-16.—Invites him and Lady Pethick-Lawrence to lunch.
Office of the Deputy High Commissioner for the United Kingdom, 6 Armenian Street, Madras 1.—Invites him and Lady Pethick-Lawrence to dinner, and gives details of the other guests.
Sachivalaya, Bombay 1.—Welcomes him to Bombay, and invites him and Lady Pethick-Lawrence to a dinner party.
East Braynes, Wiveliscombe, Somerset.—Congratulates him on his marriage, and, on his wife’s behalf, invites him and Lady Pethick-Lawrence to call if they are ever in the West Country.
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.
Broomcroft, Ford Lane, Didsbury, Manchester 20.—The House of Lords debate on nuclear disarmament seems to have been a success. Wishes to discuss future measures with him. Invites him and Lady Pethick-Lawrence to dinner.
Broomcroft, Ford Lane, Didsbury, Manchester 20.—Sends good wishes for Lady Pethick-Lawrence’s recovery. Arranges to meet.