St John‘s College Personal Collections

NewmanL/A/A2/Brain/46
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17 Dec. 1964

Reports that Lyn's letter reached him by way of the Traveller's Club. Informs her that he is a Sociology teacher at Bedford College. Sends Lyn his sympathies about the rejection of her manuscript by Hamish Hamilton. Offers to write to friends in publishing about her book. Warns her that Fabers view her as a 'difficult author'. Writes that he hasn't seen Kit Barclay Russell.

Brain, Richard (fl 1960-1967)

ALS to Lyn Newman

NewmanL/A/A2/Brain/48
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28 Jan 1967

Part of Papers of Lyn Newman

Admires Lyn's decision to become her own publisher, and assures her that he is asking for a copy of "Alison Cairns". Regrets that they lost touch as he is now working for Oxford University Press, who he believes would have been interested in publishing her. Relates the end of his time at Bedford College in June 1965. Suggests that Lyn writes to Maurice Lindsay.

Brain, Richard (fl 1960-1967)

ALS to Lyn Newman

NewmanL/A/A2/Brain/49
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6 May 1967

Part of Papers of Lyn Newman

Thanks Lyn for the second impression of "Alison Cairns" and her "long, telling letter". Praises "Alison Cairns". Mentions Maurice Lindsay and his piece on Lyn's book for Border Television.

Brain, Richard (fl 1960-1967)

ALS to Lyn Newman

NewmanL/A/A2/Brain/3
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22 Apr. 1960

Part of Papers of Lyn Newman

Apologises for late posting of previous letter, and suggests that his temporary secretary may have been getting her own back.

Brain, Richard (fl 1960-1967)

ALS to Lyn Newman

NewmanL/A/A2/Brain/40
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4 Jan. 1961

Part of Papers of Lyn Newman

Apologises for calling 'Field with Geese' 'wretched'. Explains that it was out of exasperation with the reviewers and literary editors who would not read it.

Brain, Richard (fl 1960-1967)

ALS to Lyn Newman

NewmanL/A/A2/Brain/45
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25 Dec. 1962

Part of Papers of Lyn Newman

Relates his experiences in the Congo and working for a publisher in Nigeria. Informs her that he is returning to England as soon as possible. Expresses interest in Lyn's new writing project.

Brain, Richard (fl 1960-1967)

ALS to Lyn Newman

NewmanL/A/A2/Brain/47
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17 Apr. 1965

Part of Papers of Lyn Newman

Refers to his sociology studies and combined tutorship-studentship at Bedford College. Mentions his brother's marriage. Asks to be updated on the progress of Lyn's latest manuscript.

Brain, Richard (fl 1960-1967)

ALS to Lyn Newman