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To Dr Kenneth C. Jacobs. Will put Jacobs' name forwards to the appointments committee, probably in February, if he wishes to be considered for a post-doctoral appointment for 1970-1971.

Followed by a note to return a form to Dr. H. Van Woerden

To A.M. Wolfe

Informing Wolfe that he has been appointed to a one-year fellowship for the academic year 1970-1971. The salary is about £1,900.

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To Dr. D.F.A. Edwards. FH will not be available next summer.

Note to ask Narlikar about Paul C.W. Davies' letter.

To Dexter J. Booth. The Institute will be making a number of one-year post-doctoral appointments for 1970-1971 early next year, probably in February. FH will put Dexter's name forward.

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To David I. Paul. The Institute is like to be rather full next year, but would be glad to have Paul join them if he is willing to 'squeeze in'.

To Professor Dickel. The Institute is likely to be 'under financial squeeze' next year, but may be able to help with travel expenses. Asks how Dickel's plans currently stand.

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To W.N.C. Sy. The Institute does not have funds to support post-doctorate students, as students in the U.K. received grants directly from the government. However, if Sy receives a scholarship to study in Cambridge, it would be possible for him to work at the Institute. The Institute is set up as a research department, which implies 'some degree of independence' on the part of its students.

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To J.I. Stewart. The Institute is a research department and not a teaching department meaning that students will encounter a wider range of possible problems, but will need a greater degree of self-reliance. Suggests spending a week or two at the Institute in the summer. U.K. students received SRC grants 'in the usual way'.

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To Dr. F. Curtis Michel. Following up an earlier letter. The Institute has agreed to invite Michel to the Institute next summer. The normal financial formula is travel plus a monthly rate. Michel will receive a letter from the University at a later date.

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To Edward R. Harrison. Would be glad for Harrison to visit the Institute next summer. There is no need to supply bibliographical details, only to let the Institute know his plans so that they can plan office space usage.

To R.D. Ekers. Confirming that Ekers can spend six months at the Institute from June 1970. Approximately £1,000 can be paid for the period, and it is best that the travel expenses be taken from this, and the remainder be paid as a monthly allowance.

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To Dr. J. Sutton. Confirming that Sutton can spend six months at the Institute from May 1970. Approximately £1,000 can be paid for the period, and it is best that the travel expenses be taken from this, and the remainder be paid as a monthly allowance.

To Dr. B. Paczynski. Would be glad to offer him a place at the Institute for two months in the summer, for which £300 could be paid.

To Dr Shin Yabushita. Confirming an earlier letter from Miss A.H. Routledge. There are no funds to help with travel, but £150 per month can be paid during his time at the Institute.

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c. Dec. 1969 (undated)

Suggests approaching the British Council as the appropriate organisation for arranging a visit to Cambridge. Has passed on Moretta's letter to the local representative. Autograph manuscript

The first to Dr Leo Goldberg. Goldberg would be very welcome to spend three months at the Institute following the International Astronomical Union meeting. The summer is usually 'fairly hectic', but they like to keep Sep. quiet to provide an opportunity for 'connected periods of work'.

The second to Miss McCollum. There is no unique department of astronomy in Cambridge; explains the three different groups at the Cavendish, DAMTP, and the Institute. The Institute is mainly a research department; applications for research work can be made to any of the three groups.

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The first to Norman F. Cantor. Is honoured to have been invited to join the Dretzin Program. FH's schedule for next is already difficult; Feb. 1971 seems best.

The second to Professor W.E. Dasent. FH's schedule for Mar. and Apr. has turned out worse than he had hoped. Although there is a clear period, this will be partly taken up with 'certain critical meetings', the precise dates of which he does not yet know. Suggests that it might be best to fix a time further ahead, such as Sep. 1971.

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The first to Mr Quirk. Will bring his letter to the attention of the committee for post-doctorate appointments when it next meets, probably in February. Would be glad to hear any news concerning his application for an NSF fellowship.

The second to Harold S. Zapolsky. Thanking him for the invitation to speak at the Philosophical Society of Washington. Has no plans to be in Washington at the moment, but will advise him in advance of any visit.

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Strongly supporting the proposal that Pagel and Lynden-Bell be given the status of Visiting Professors. Followed by a note to contact Nick before sending a reply to Prof. M.V. Wilkes. Autograph manuscript

Supporting 'in the strongest possible terms' the appointment of Robert Wagoner. Has been impressed by his 'combination of mathematical technique, physical knowledge, and originality'. He is also 'an exceedingly clear lecturer'. Autograph manuscript

The first to Brian W. Aldiss. There is no possibility of FH being in Japan next Aug. or Sep., owing to the International Astronomical Union meeting being held in the U.K.

The second to Dr Woodgate. FH would be willing to talk on the subject suggested at the conference next July, but would prefer a broader title than the one suggested, such as 'The extension of the Wheeler-Feynman absorber theory to quantum electrodynamics'.

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