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Asks FH if he will participate in a symposium at Boston University entitled 'Life beyond Earth and the mind of man', to be held on 18 Nov. 1972. Gives details of the other invited and confirmed speakers, possible coverage by the news media, the provisional timetable for the day, travel and accommodation, and the small fee offered.

Has read proofs of FH's 'Antiquity' article, which he hopes to discuss with FH when they meet on 5 Nov. Has received a new radiocarbon date of 1620 B.C. ± 110 for what is inferred to be the end of Stonehenge II. On archaeological grounds, Aubrey holes note used primarily for crematorial purposes. FH's idea of the use of "smudge fires" to facilitate the observation of the sun is a good one, but unverifiable.

Glyn Daniel has sent Atkinson a copy of FH's letter to nature. Makes comments on the inaccuracies of existing Ministry of Works plans of Stonehenge; the purpose of the Aubrey holes; and FH's statement that the direction from the centre of the circle to the Hell Stone marked exactly the azimuth of the midsummer sunrise.

Has just received a new radiocarbon date for Stonehenge I of 2180 B.C. ± 105. Discusses the implications of this.

Thanking FH for his letter and for the preprint of Suess's paper. Enclosing a photocopy of his note on FH's 'Antiquity' article which will appear in the June number.

Yorkshire authors today has been published and includes FH. Asks if FH would like to order a copy.

Thanks FH for his contribution to the newspaper. Hopes that he will collaborate again, not only with scientific, but also literary articles.

The Prime Minister 'has it in mind' to submit FH's name to the Queen 'with a recommendation that Her Majesty be graciously pleased to approve that the Honour of Knighthood' be conferred upon him. FH should confirm that this is agreeable to him.

Is preparing for a special Christmas Carol Service, which already has a display of over 300 cards from celebrities. Would be 'grateful and honoured' FH would consider sending a signed Christmas card for inclusion.

Has read Evolution from space. Wonders if it is still true, as stated on pp. 32-33, that FH and Wickramasinghe's views had not prompted the ferocious responses they expected. Asks if the mathematical arguments against Darwinism are being accepted by others. Thinks that the BBC have done scant justice to the current reassessment of Darwin.