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ALS to Lyn Newman

Congratulates Lyn on her letter to the Times. Expresses a wish to visit Lyn.

Ryan, Meg (fl 1957-1971)

ALS to Lyn Newman

Understands that Lyn doesn't want to travel when there are burst pipes and dead goslings to deal with at home. Praises Lyn's book [So Much Love, So Little Money]. Reports that she is only writing newspaper articles at present. Describes going to Tonbridge with her husband Peter to see their son Tom play double bass for the Mikado.

Ryan, Meg (fl 1957-1971)

ALS to Lyn Newman

Congratulates Lyn on the second impression of her book [So Much Love, So Little Money]. Hopes that Lyn will visit in September. Writes more positively of Peter's resignation from Tootals.

Ryan, Meg (fl 1957-1971)

ALS to Lyn Newman

Mentions that her father is ill but she still looks forward to Lyn's visit. Reports that The Ancient House Bookshop in Reigate sold 15 copies of Lyn's book. Describes a meeting between her sister-in-law and herself, and Collins about their forthcoming book "Shopping for Food".

Ryan, Meg (fl 1957-1971)

ALS to Lyn Newman

Reports that Peter has decided to work for the National Trust. Mentions that she knows someone who works for Faber and Faber who Lyn should meet. Refers to her own book ["Shopping for Food"] being delayed. Mentions that she has seen Ruth and Niel [Pearson], and May Wilson, nee Adams.

Ryan, Meg (fl 1957-1971)

ALS to Lyn Newman

Expresses her enjoyment of her visit to Lyn and the Dove House. Describes her journey to Carlisle with her brother, and visits to the Foresters and the Pilkingtons. Send Lyn a gadget and Marjorie [Broughall] 's "[Pastel for] Eliza". Asks Lyn to send a copy of "So Much Love, So Little Money" to her cousin Mrs Sullivan.

Ryan, Meg (fl 1957-1971)

ALS to Lyn Newman

Sends Lyn a cheque for the copy of "So Much Love, So Little Money". Tells an anecdote about a woman who borrowed a copy of "Shopping for Food" and tried to avoid paying for it after she had spilt grease on it. Mentions Marjorie Broughall. Admires William's preface and tells an anecdote about her son Tom's view of her when he was six. Describes her "sentimental pilgrimage" with her brother to their childhood home. Recounts a story about young church goers told to her by her churchwarden.

Ryan, Meg (fl 1957-1971)

ALS to Lyn Newman

Sends her sympathy about Alison Cairn's death. Mentions Janny and William. Refers to Collins and Faber. Tells an anecdote about a women who borrowed a copy of "Shopping for Food", tried to avoid buying it after she spilt grease on it and then sent it back to be autographed as a present for a new sister-in-law. Hopes to visit Lyn in March. Mentions Ruth Pearson.

Ryan, Meg (fl 1957-1971)

ALS to Lyn Newman

Plans to visit Lyn in March. Mentions that Charlotte is going skiing in Austria. Discusses Ruth Pearson's condition. Refers to Michael Polyani.

Ryan, Meg (fl 1957-1971)

ALS to Lyn Newman

Praises and comments upon "Field with Geese". Mentions the Foresters, and Ruth Pearson.

Ryan, Meg (fl 1957-1971)

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