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King’s College, Cambridge.—Sends a copy of his memoir of Marshall. Looks forward to reading Yule’s paper on population, but has little confidence in what he is likely to say.

46 Gordon Square, Bloomsbury.—Gives details of the German indemnity due to the British Empire under the Spa agreement (see 2/232), and refers to a resolution by American bankers on Inter-Allied debts.

46 Gordon Square, Bloomsbury.—Suggests sources of information on the subject mentioned by Pethick-Lawrence (the provision of free services; see 2/230), and outlines the main argument against providing such services. The subject is unsuitable for the Economic Journal, and Pethick-Lawrence’s proposal is almost certainly unsound.

Charleston, Firle, Sussex.—Recommends he contact the Economic Section of the League of Nations for information about the budgets of European countries (see 2/228).

King’s College, Cambridge.—Is pleased that Pethick-Lawrence likes his book (The Economic Consequences of the Peace). Agrees with his views on foreign investments.

Charleston, Firle, Sussex.—The American economists and financiers most likely to be interested in a capital levy are Seligman, Taussig, and Norman Davis.

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Charleston, | Firle | Sussex
18. 9. 19

Dear Lawrence,

I am really rather at a loss as to how to answer your letter about Americans interested in a Capital Levy;—the project is so remote from their ideas and their necessities. Amongst economists there is Seligman of Columbia and also old Taussig. Amongst financiers I hardly know whom to mention,—perhaps Norman Davis, whom you may find in Washington, is the best. With any of these, if you meet them, and with any others who know me, certainly make use of my name to any advantage you are able. I presume you will be seeing the New Republic crowd in any case.

Yours sincerely,
J M Keynes

King’s College, Cambridge.—Will send him twenty reprints of his article in the forthcoming number of the Economic Journal (see 2/226).

Royal Economic Society, 3 Gower Street, W.C.—Would gladly consider an article from him for the Economic Journal on the same subject as his letter in The Nation (i.e. the economics of war; see 2/225).

46 Gordon Square, W.C.—Invites him to contribute an article to the Economic Journal on the subject of ‘Deflation after the War’.

(Dated ‘21.9.10’, but the year is wrong: Pethick-Lawrence’s article ‘Deflation and Prices after the War’ was published in December 1918.)

Responds to a questionnaire issued in connection with an ‘Enquiry on the Utilisation of Statistical Methods’ with information regarding his principal activities, use of statistics, etc.

(Carbon copies of a typed original.)

Sends a message from Pethick-Lawrence for publication in a supplement commemorating the Queen’s visit to India (see 2/191b–c).

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.

‘Every good wish to Jawaharlal on his 70th birthday. I am happy to think that his strong quiet cool hand is on the pulse of the world in these critical days.’

(Carbon copy of a typed original.)

(Text substantially as 2/188b.)

Sends a message from Lord Pethick-Lawrence for publication in a Nehru birthday supplement (see 2/183 and 2/188b).

2–4 Brittons Court, Whitefriars Street, Fleet Street, London, E.C.4.—Asks him to contribute a message for inclusion in a supplement to be published on the occasion of the Queen’s visit to India.

2–4 Brittons Court, Whitefriars Street, Fleet Street, London, E.C.4.—Thanks Lord Pethick-Lawrence for his message (see 2/187–8).

(Carbon copy of a typed original.)

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).

2–4 Brittons Court, Whitefriars Street, Fleet Street, London, E.C.4.—Asks him to send a message for inclusion in a supplement commemorating Nehru’s seventieth birthday.

West Lodge, Bradfield St George, Suffolk.—Thanks him for his letter of sympathy, and reflects on her husband’s last days. Has broken her wrist.

121 Ashley Gardens, Westminster, S.W.1.—Clarifies her party’s transport arrangements for the royal 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.

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.

35 Upper Brook Street, W.1.—She and her husband cannot dine with him on Wednesday.

Recommends E. H. Carr’s book Conditions of Peace.

Congratulates him on his election victory. The size of his majority shows how few people objected to his action (in agreeing to serve in the National Government).