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Hull Literary & Philosophical Society, Royal Institution, Albion Street, Hull. - Writes as desired by the Council of the Society to ask Houghton if he might deliver the Opening Address of the Session in November; invites Houghton to be his guest on this visit. Signs himself as President and Sheriff of Hull.

Heathercliffe, Goodeve Road, Sneyd Park, Bristol. Thanks her for a parcel. Advises her of his new army number. They have done less work than usual this week, owing to the rain. Their recreation facilities have improved and the captain sometimes gets them free tickets to BBC performances, though 'his taste in entertainment does not rise above "Variety"'. Describes the beautiful appearance of Clifton Gorge this morning. Asks for an ABC timetable. Hopes her wrist is improving. Praises Dickens's Hard Times, which he is reading.

With envelope.

Reports that Mr [G. G.?] Bradley told him that he forwarded Henry's watch to him at Wellington College, and suggests that she [Minnie] has pawned it. Asks her to send it to him at Trinity College, where is going on the following Saturday, if it is 'hanging about [Wellington] College anywhere'. States that he arrived at Rugby by Calais. Claims to like the house at Rugby very much. States that the dining-room can only hold twelve people, but that the drawing room 'is very nice.' Reports that there are 'an extraordinary number of new masters' there, with the result that 'the time-honoured arrangements are undergoing much criticism.' Hopes that Ada [Benson] got safely to Weston that day 'without having another attack.' Does not think that their mother looked very well. Claims that Mr Ladkin 'behaved like a Beast.' Reports that they have just been consulting Mr [Charles?] Waterfield as to the advisability of going to [Law] with him. States that he bought a print of his favourite Correggio 'with the jolly little cherub astride the cloud.' Asks whether Edward has filled up the vacancies satisfactorily, and sends his love to him.

Thanks him for his article on Benjamin Britten on Sunday, for capturing what hasn't been described before, the actual experience of knowing his music and the impact on the musical development of so many people; she was one of the early casts of 'Lucretia' and her son Steuart conducts for Britten.

He 'never could abide' [the Japanese?]; suggests they meet sometime for dinner, but early, because of his diabetes. Closes with 'Remember Pearl Harbor!'

English Heritage - Thanks him for considering leaving a gift in his will for English Heritage, and encloses a pledge form.

46th St. Theater, New York - Is glad to hear that 'Five Finger Exercise' is still going well despite 'the invalid' and Juliet [Mills]'s absence; is glad he likes Peter Brook; is distressed to hear about Brian [?] showing him the letter about ['The Royal Hunt of the Sun']; he found the play discursive with too many characters and too slow in getting underway; opened ['The Ages of Man'] the night before, it has gotten rave reviews; had four days in Havana at Christmas; everyone talks of 'Five Finger Exercise', hopes to put it on there in September; sends his love.

Christmas card with image of Bob Kingdom as Dylan Thomas in 'Dylan Thomas: Return Journey', 2014 world tour.

Organisation for European Economic Co-operation, Nuclear Energy Secretariat, 2 Rue Andre-Pascal, Paris XVIe - Is almost finished on his book he is writing with Brian [Glanville]; a visit to Cannes; will be staying on at the Organisation but news is not yet public; discusses plans for the summer.

Is enjoying the Army, hopes to see them in London when he is on leave before going to Sandhurst.

Includes programme of events for Leo de Rothschild's 50th birthday party 11 May 1997; a hand-painted programme for the celebration of the Prince of Wales's 50th birthday featuring a concert by Evgeny Kissin on 26 Nov. 1998 (programme signed by Kissin); and an invitation to the celebration of 50 years of the National Theatre 2 Nov. 2013.

In German.

Correspondence, drafts, research notes and other writings, writings by others about 'Equus', programmes, cuttings, posters, and photographs relating to multiple productions of 'Equus' as well as the film made in 1976. 'Equus' was originally produced by the National Theatre and opened 17 July 1973 at the Old Vic Theatre.

Unbound typescript draft with pages taped together, with Shaffer's emendations throughout, with two extra pages of revision at the front, with a group of faxed sheets of revisions carrying the date 21 Aug. 2000, and a sheet of notes at the back. Many of the pages are the same as those found in item 9, but some have been altered after the copying was done.

Teal Lion Brand exercise notebook.

Typescript with emendations in Shaffer's hand, with Shaffer's note on title, "London 2nd Prod. with Jayston / Bradley." With rewrites for three scenes laid in loose.

Encloses a statement from the Sircar of the late Sir Henry Blossett [wanting] : Broadhurst Buildings