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Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist
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ALS to Molly Harrower

Reports that Karmen and William have given up on their trip to Puerto Rico, and she will go and stay with them in Laguna Beach, California instead. Mentions that she hopes to visit Clare Millikan nee Mallory in San Francisco, and Dorothy Brett in Taos, New Mexico. Mentions Antoinette and Oliver Esher. Regrets that it is too expensive to visit Molly in Miami on her trip, but invites Molly to visit Scotland with her.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

ALS to Molly Harrower

Hopes to get Molly's book when it is published. Reminds Molly of her stay at Cross Farm during the War when she met Christopher, Letty's eldest son. Reports that she has been very ill and has given up on the possibility of getting a divorce. Sends news of William and expresses her concerns about his relationship with Karmen. Mentions the death of Lionel Penrose.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

ALS to Molly Harrower

Mentions William marriage to Karmen, and her impression of their son Damien. Reports that she is still not completely recovered from illness. Refers to her happy holiday in Scotland.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

ALS to Molly Harrower

Writes that she is reading Molly's "Therapy of Poetry". Details the progress of her illness and her course of drugs. Describes her plans to travel to Teignmouth via Edward in Bristol. Mentions Shakespeare's Hamlet in the light of depression.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

ALS to Molly Harrower

Gives a detailed description of the difficulties of life with her illness, and her progress with the help of drugs. Mentions plans to say from April to October with the MacLeod's in Sutherland. Refers to her plans to develop the meadow at Cross Farm. Complains of the trend to build on Britain's green spaces. Recalls her first meeting with Nonie Steel. Announces her decision to sell Virginia Woolf's letters (but not Leonards). Reminisces about Leonard Woolf. Notes that Carrington's letters have been published by David Garnett, and refers to Lytton Strachey and Ralph Partridge. Points out a note referring to herself and Yda in the same publication. Refers to Elsa's disbelief in illness. Observes that Max has turned to Margaret Penrose. Expresses anxiety at not having heard from William and Karmen.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

ALS to Molly Harrower

Refers to their shared history in Aberdeen and Geoffrey Marks. Recalls her visit to Princeton. Goes into detail about her feelings about Max and their married arrangement. Mentions her mother's death. Gives news of Max, William and Edward Newman, and of Yda and her son Jonathan. Mentions that she will be publishing "So Much Love, So Little Money". Reports the deaths of both the Weyls. Invites Molly to stay at Cross Farm.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

ALS to Molly Harrower

Reports that Edward is married and expecting a child. Details the situation between Max and herself. Refers to the progress of her Alison Cairns book.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

ALS to Molly Harrower

Discusses plans for making a recording of hymns. Mentions Nancy Blackburn.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

ALS to Molly Harrower

Details her holiday so far in Laguna Beach. Reports that she has had to cancel plans to visit Dorothy Brett in Taos for financial reasons. Describes her flight over the Arctic. Writes that the change of climate is improving her health. Goes over reasons and plans for her divorce from Max Newman.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

ALS to Molly Harrower

Covers the progress of her illness, her financial plans, and her support network. Refers to Leonard Woolf and Quentin Bell's life of Virginia Woolf.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

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