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Explains that Marina Dasburg forwarded Lyn's letter to her. Regrets Lyn's decision to write about her grandmother, Fanny Kemble, because she feels that Kemble's Georgia Journal was unjust, particularly regarding her grandfather and his involvement in slavery. Tells Lyn to contact the Dents of Hofyl Plantation, and to visit Sea Island. Offers to detail the last years of Kemble's life when Lyn returns to England.

Regarding Fanny Kemble's letters.

Reports that she cut short her American visit because of events in Europe, but not before she had told Margaret Armstrong how much she disliked her life of Fanny Kemble. Describes the precautions they have taken against air raids. Wishes her pictures were safe like those of the National Gallery.

Sends photographs of Fanny Kemble and Butler Place. Reports that she cannot find any trace of the photographers Windor and Grove. Explains that she does not know about the Longfellow letters. Expresses her sadness about Owen Wister's death. Complains about Margaret Armstrong's portrayal of Pierce Butler in her book about Fanny Kemble.

Thanks Lyn for her letter and two bound cases of Fanny Kembles letters.

Reports that she has moved to a smaller house away from the Knightsbridge Barracks in order to be safer in the case of air raids. Wonders if Lyn will take her children to America and mentions that her Doreen has had invitations to go there. Gives Lyn permission to take Fanny Kemble's letters.