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Includes correspondence between MHAN and BR, and items written by MHAN in tribute to BR.

Is sorry that MHAN is going to Bletchley but believes he has 'the sort of brain that will be most valuable there'. Notes that the work there is not too onerous. Gives news of a recent holiday he has spent in 'the hills above Royston'. Has to write a review of Russell's 'Inquiry into Meaning and Truth' but is finding it difficult as he finds the book 'so (senilely) bad'. Is hoping to finish a paper soon. Hopes to have more time in September to be able to read MHAN's paper, though points out that he is no expert. Sends his regards to Blackett.

Describes College life. Also documents White's experiences as a conscientious objector, his attempt to gain exemption from military service, the actions and advice of various bodies, including the Fellowship of Reconciliation and the Union of Democratic Control, and his tribunal hearing in Cambridge. Includes newspaper cuttings of conscientious objectors' cases held before the tribunal and various correspondence concerning the same.

Mentions various members of St John's College, including E. Cunningham, J. Larmor and N.B. Jopson, as well as Bertrand Russell.