Item 168 - Letter from Gordon Luce to R. C. Trevelyan

1 item. Typed letter with autograph signature.

University College, Rangoon. - Feels he remembers Trevelyan working on his "Sulla"; is touched by the thought of it being dedicated to him. Enjoys and understands Trevelyan's work more than most other modern poetry; wonders if anyone in the future will know the classics as he does, at least 'until the Second Dark Ages of Europe pass'. Cannot express how much his and Bessie's friendship have meant. Luce may come home for good any time now, since the new Burma government has brought in a bill 'to enslave' the University and make it a State University 'of the totalitarian type', which he has protested vigorously. He may be sacked, but if not he will go as soon as the Burman he is training to succeed him is ready. Does not want his children to know, particularly Sandra, since Ethel writes she now regrets not having gone to University and is attempting to get into Newnham. Hopes that Bessie and Trevelyan will encourage her, as she has rather an inferiority complex. Sends love to the Allens; wishes he were with them at Crummock. Asks Trevelyan to show him Coniston and Windermere when he is next in England, and urges him to come out to Burma.