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ALS to Elsa Irvine

Shares Elsa's grief about Alison's death but had no strength for writing earlier due to illness. Discusses her beliefs about existence after death. Recalls her time with Alison in Venice and Edinburgh. Requests the obituary Lyn wrote for the Times. Offers her assistance to Lyn with her project to write a biography of Alison Cairns. Sympathises with Elsa's dental problems.

Tapper, Elizabeth 'Bess' (fl 1960-1966)

ALS to Elsa Irvine

Thanks Elsa for sending her 'So much love, so little money'. Appreciates it all the more because she knew Mrs Irvine. Details her coach tour through Scotland.

Southwell, Lorna (fl 1957-1966)

ALS to Elsa Irvine

Confirms that she forwarded Elsa's letter to Miss Robinson. Praises 'So much love, so little money'.

Southwell, Lorna (fl 1957-1966)

ALS to Elsa Irvine

Mentions that she is lending the copy of Lyn's poem, 'Salome now dead', that Elsa sent her to Leslie Phillips.

Southwell, Lorna (fl 1957-1966)

ALS to Elsa

Asks her to pass a letter on to Lyn Newman. Asks after Elsa. Mentions a mutual schoolfriend, Muriel Davidson.

Kelly, Mary C (fl 1957)

ALS to Elsa

Mentions Elsa's meeting with Miss Gladstone. Encloses Miss Don's letter about 'So much love, so little money'. Refers to her recent meeting with Lyn, and looks forward to her broadcast. Reports that Dr Silber's book on Pestalozzi is doing well and she is working on the English version.

Mitchell, Veronica (fl 1957-1960)

ALS to Denise Kaula

Refers to Charlie's digestive trouble, Tom's work on Jacqueline's garden. Describes Karmen and William's wedding, and the meeting with Edward, Edna, their three children, Max, Vi, herself and baby Damien. Mentions her illness and treatment at the Evelyn Nursing Home.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

ALS to David Wilkie

Gives information about a particular tree near Jedburgh. Explains that Mr Edwards suggested he write because he used to be the district officer for that area. Recalls other very old oaks in the Jedburgh area.

Stewart, G G (fl 1956)

ALS to David [Cairns]

Thanks him for his kind letter to Jean and himself about Fiona. Enthuses about 'Alison Cairns', which impacted upon him along with Teilhard's 'Le Milieu Divin', and Hugh Griffith's 'Desert Island Disc', the hymn at the heart of Bach's 'St Matthew Passion'.

Gordon (fl 1967)

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