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Thanks Hermann for looking into a term's teaching appointment in America for Max. Mentions Max's theorem which is being vetted by Alonzo Church. Expresses her gratification to hear that Lefschetz was amiable. Recommends Hardy's 'A Mathematician's Apology'.

Thanks Katherine for an 'interesting and inspiring' review of 'Alison Cairns' in the A.U.R. [Aberdeen University Review]. Clears up a misuderstanding about a comment of Max's that appears in the book. Gives background information about how she developed the structure and content of 'Alison Cairns'. Explains that she omitted items at David Cairn's request, apart from Alison's break with Robert Hurd. Mentions the review's reference to Cranford. Explains why she could not write a lot about Elsa in 'So much love, so little money'. Believes she still has a way to go in the process of grieving for Alison. Mentions that Hatchards have been selling 'Alison Cairns'. Refers to her cousin, Dr Archie Macnair who is a G.P. in S.E.Q. [South East Queensland?]

Thanks Hermann for writing to many universities concerning Max. Reports that she and the boys have moved into a furnished flat offered by Mrs Pappenheimer, and describes their new lodgings. Mentions projects discussed with her literary agent Ann Watkins. Tells an anecdote about William asking the meaning of a hundred percent. Mentions the death of James Joyce.

Sends sympathies for Hermann's illness and their disappointing holiday. Suggests looking for an unsalaried lectureship for Max. Informs them that Lionel Penrose has created a fund to help any of his friends cross the Atlantic which would pay for Max's travel. Believes that she could support him whilst he was with her. Refers to a long paper that Max has written for The American Review of Symbolic Logic, which, Alonzo Church heard, will arrive in America in the next week. Plans to visit the Weyls. Mentions that she has asked Mary Mason to look after Edward. Anticipates a visit from Margareta.

Reports that Lefschetz has failed to secure an invitation for Max to visit America. Describes her visit to Dr Gary where she received the news that one of her hips is higher than the other causing curvature of the spine. Mentions the articles she is working on. Refers to Peter Jack's curiosity about Einstein and the Institute.

Reports that she is moving to a new apartment in Riverdale for which Mrs Price is raising the $50 a month rent. Writes that she met Mrs Morley who turned out to be the wife of F.V. Morley, brother of Christopher Morley and Felix Morley. He remembered Lyn from his days at Faber and Faber and hoped to arrange for her to review Virginia Woolf's 'Between the Acts' for the Nation and the Saturday Review of Literature. Asks to borrow all Virginia Woolf's previous works. Mentions Max's week in Wales and attendence at a conference in Coventry. Admits her reservations about the placements in Bermuda and Washington recommended by Keynes and Ed Earle. Sends news of William and Edward. Mentions Clare Millikan and George, Joan Rossetti, Appy Ogilvy, and Margareta.

Asks urgent advice about an invitation to the States for Max in the summer term.

Includes reviews of contemporary books, articles on current affairs particularly those of a literary nature or relating to Nazi Germany and the rise of fascism in Europe. Letters from M.H.A. Newman and Odette Keun [no. 22], and Ezra Pound and Leonard Woolf [no. 23]. Cover design and illustration by Monica Marks. Some issues include a list of subscribers.

Regrets that she can not arrange childcare from either Clare Millikan or Margareta to enable a meeting in New York. Reports that Mrs Price has offered to have the children so that Lyn can sort out her new flat in Riverdale. Mentions that Max has dismissed the idea of her going to Bermuda, and the job Maynard Keynes found for her in Washington will not pay enough to benefit her financially. Hopes that the Flexners will not be disappointed. Discusses her relationship with Bill and Magdalen Flexner. Aspires to write again and to make some new friends in New York who don't know her as a refugee. Describes her colour scheme for her new flat.

Thanks Hella for the Christmas presents. Invites Hella to supper with Mrs Baer. Details plans for Hella's visit including attendence of a Paul Robeson concert with Vera. Reports that her book has been on hold because William was ill and she has been working on a campaign about allowances from husband's in England as Mrs John Rathbone MP took her letter to Washington to show Lord Halifax. Refers to the situation between her and Max and the Flexners.