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Discusses his theological objections to becoming a Godfather. Details the associations of the name Adolphus. Hopes that William will not think that he has refused the trusteeship because of the trouble involved.

Thanks William warmly for his testimony. On the same paper as drafts of an obituary and another letter.

Picture of Nithbank, Thornhill with the caption "This is the house that Jack lives in".

Apologises for his slowness in replying to Young's letter due to the death of his brother-in-law. Regrets his move to Aberdeen but argues that his work in London had been "crumbling" because of the War. Mentions that his wife's sister will return north with them. Commiserates with Young but tells him one cannot always be thinking of the past. Refers to his father's improved state of health.

Thanks Young for his postcard and deduces from it that he is thinking of going to live in the South of France. Regrets that he has no information about the foreign office asking for new Degrees, but gives the information he does have about two commissions, one on Science and one on Modern Languages. Believes that the new scientific posts created by the War will give Young a chance to settle in the UK. Mentions that he is glad Young has leave from Liverpool.

Complains about the tendency for letters to go missing during censorship. Speaks warmly of his professorship at Aberdeen. Mentions that house hunting, lumbago and looking after his father are keeping him busy. Promises to write to Frank Chisholm Young soon. Reports the death of his wife's aunt. Regrets that the War prevents him from seeing William in person.

Expresses distress that William did not receive his last letter and sends his renewed commiserations. Reports that he has taken a house in Aberdeen. Mentions his father's health. Asks how the War has affected William's visiting professorship in India. Refers to his own delay in publishing his Cambridge lectures.

Congratulates William on his distinction [De Morgan medallist of the London Mathematical Society]. Discusses how the War has affected his own work. Reports that his wife and he are in better health since settling into their new home. Mentions MacDonald. Gives an update on his father's health.

Mentions that he has been spending the Easter break with his father. Describes his busy life in Aberdeen. Reminisces about the afternoon Frank visited him and wishes that they could meet again. Mentions Gilson and Ward.

Brief records of Lyn's appointments, activities, and state of health, also some external events, for the years 1921, 1929-43, 1945-46, 1954-67, 1970-73.