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Correspondence with Bloomsbury Group, family and friends; journal and diaries; miscellaneous family papers; original work; papers relating to 'The Monologue' and Monologue Books.

Enquires about Edward's wedding, informs Lyn that she will be returning to Cambridge in January and asks if she can stay at Cross Farm. Reports on chimps, and sends news of her article in the Geographic to be published in August. Writes that she finished her "Stanford" chapter and edited that of another researcher. Refers briefly to Solly Zuckerman.

Describes their move to a new camp and their new tent. Mentions there are more chimps so that she is busier than ever, even with Edna as her secretary assistant. Makes observations on young chimps, particularly new baby Flint. Elucidates the term "dung swirling". Mentions plans for " a proper chimp film" with Geographic, and an offer of financial support from an influential Dutch Scientist. Refers briefly to Solly Zuckerman.

Reports on the chimps. Covers Hugo's re-filming of his Kigoma material, plans for the future research station, and a prospective visit from scientists from Konrad Lorenz's establishment. Anecdotes about Jane's staff, Hassan, Anyango and Dominic.

Apologising for lack of correspondence and wishing Lyn a happy Christmas. Reports that she is busy trying to write a paper and another Geographic article, and is frustrated with Robert's implication that her last article was scientifically incorrect. Mentions birth of a new baby chimp that she has called Jane.

Thanks Lyn for news of her grandchild. Mentions working on her thesis and sending the article for the Geographic to Robert, whose criticism annoys her. Reports the death of Jane the baby chimp, and refers to contacting Louis Leakey. Describes nearly completed new research site, and announces her reluctant return to Cambridge.

Covers Christmas in Tanzania, staying with Louis Leakey in Olduvai, plans for an open showing of Jane's film at the village college, and a prospective meeting with a conservationist millionaire in Boston.

Announces the arrival of Jane's baby, and describes the birth. Enthuses about Lyn's book. Explains the baby's name. Mentions their new house outside Nairobi.

Expresses pleasure that Lyn has received a copy of Jane's 'family letter'. Describes her search for new staff for Jane. Sends her best wishes for Lyn's holiday in Scotland and the recovery of her shoulder, describing the successful treatment of a friend with a bad neck and giving details of a chiropractor. Wonders if Lyn's book is finished. Mentions that she hopes to fly on the 10th September.