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Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist Blackett, Patrick Maynard Stuart (1897-1974) Baron Blackett, physicist
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ALS to Hella Weyl

Asks urgently for news of the Weyls. Details her arrangements for living in Cambridge whilst Max is in America. Reports that William is enjoying the Byron House School and Edward is having lessons privately including music with Mrs Ellis. Describes Appy's daughter Mairi Ann. Mentions her letters from Mag Flexner, whose broken marriage reminds her of Appy's, and refers to Cyril Connolly's "The Unquiet Grave". Covers Nancy Raphael's troubles, a picnic with the Inghams, and Max's movements between visiting Turing at the Nat. Physical Laboratory and visiting the Blacketts in Manchester. Suggest that Mabbie Schmiderer might house her journals and MSS. Expresses her sadness that they left Cross Farm to be neglected by tenants.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

ALS to Hella Weyl

Thanks Hella for the parcels. Complains of food shortages. Describes her evening routine and writes that the fears that made her argue with Max and Patrick Blackett the year before have been realised. Registers her disappointment with the boys' new schools. Reports the death of Professor Black.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

ALS to Hella Weyl

Describes her domestic situation. Mentions visitors including Gorley Putt, Jim Rose, Pat Blackett, Max's mother, the Whiteheads, and Elsa. Details her plans for living at Cross Farm with Yda and Babara Whitehead, including schooling for their children.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

TLS to Hella Weyl

Complains of her situation in Buckinghamshire with no schools for the children, hardly any contact with the outside world, and a lot of housework to do for Max. Describes wartime England. Replies that she did not see Mrs Aydelotte on board the Nyassa. Hopes that Patrick Blackett will visit Princeton whilst he is in the U.S.A. Asks for the address of the Saturday Review so that she can write to them about her poem. Sends a puzzle about goldfish with the answer on a separate sheet of paper. Postscript with an anecdote about the accidental breakage of Lyn's birthday present from Max.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist