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Expresses interest in Mr Holmes' U.S.A. goose book. Mentions her first real fan mail from a Dorothy Gardiner in New York. Encloses T.L.S. Recounts Max's illness and treatment with their family doctor, an Addenbrookes diagnostician called Martin, and M. Black. Reports her conversation with Max about his future in Manchester and their future together. Complains that he turned down the position of Senior Tutor in Mathematics at Churchill College. Refers to Alan Turing's quarrels with Max. Forbids Nancy to send her Alison funds until after she knows the result of her Carnegie application. Mentions Ruth, Elsa, Appy and Maisi.

Thanks Hermann for looking into a term's teaching appointment in America for Max. Mentions Max's theorem which is being vetted by Alonzo Church. Expresses her gratification to hear that Lefschetz was amiable. Recommends Hardy's 'A Mathematician's Apology'.

Asks urgent advice about an invitation to the States for Max in the summer term.

Mentions seeing Appy Ogilvy on her return to England. Refers to Hermann's artistic talent. Thanks Hella for the clothes. Enthuses over the progress of the war. Mentions the business of the pilotless plane [here the letter is censored]. Reports that she met the Goldstein family, Sidney and Rosa and their children, and heard that their flat had been destroyed. Describes the filthy state in which she found Cross Farm on her return. Mentions Max.

Explains that they are travelling back to England via Portugal and without Max's consent as he did not reply to her cable. Hopes that Hermann can keep Fanny Kemble's letters for her. Describes her voyage. Asks Hella to write to her c/o Max at St John's College.

Describes incidences of her recent absentmindedness, mentioning Vera Dawmann and Simon Flexner. Thanks Hella for having her to stay. Reports that she has had a loan from her brother in Santiago. Mentions her letters from Max that are cheerful despite the bombing in London. Regrets not having seen Mrs Reifler again.

Sends sympathies for Hermann's illness and their disappointing holiday. Suggests looking for an unsalaried lectureship for Max. Informs them that Lionel Penrose has created a fund to help any of his friends cross the Atlantic which would pay for Max's travel. Believes that she could support him whilst he was with her. Refers to a long paper that Max has written for The American Review of Symbolic Logic, which, Alonzo Church heard, will arrive in America in the next week. Plans to visit the Weyls. Mentions that she has asked Mary Mason to look after Edward. Anticipates a visit from Margareta.

Congratulates Hella on her grandchild. Complains about Viola Hawke and resolves to try the Friends Committee and Jeny Kirk in her search for new help. Assures Hella that she is grateful for the Flexners' financial help but resents their lack of interest in visiting her and her children. Wonders what she has done to offend them. Mentions a future visit from Mrs Morley and Mrs Price.

Confirms her plan to visit the Weyls. Urges Hella to maintain her intention of coming to lunch at Lyn's new flat.

Enthuses about the thanksgiving they spent together, and informs Hella how much William misses being at the Weyl's house. Mentions a visit from Appy Ogilvy and asks if Hella will lend Appy her copy of 'Ten Letter Writers'. Urges Hella to attend Paul Robeson's concert with herself and Vera. Refers to Christine Price's plans for Christmas. Complains of the lack of letters from England.