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Including a copy of the Irvine family history (original with Tony Irvine) and family tree; MS of 'Tales of a grandfather 1866-1884' by John A. Irvine; a sketch by Will Carter of engraved dedication for seat (in Biggar, Lanarkshire?) commemorating Lyn Newman's parents; James Irvine biographical materials; letters from Elsa Irvine, Yda Hazell, William Fergusson Irvine, James Irvine, Jack Irvine, Joyce Irvine, Archie Irvine, Elsabe Irvine, Geoff Irvine, Elizabeth Irvine, Walter Irvine, Ivan Irvine, Uncle Norman and Edward Newman.

Complains about the tendency for letters to go missing during censorship. Speaks warmly of his professorship at Aberdeen. Mentions that house hunting, lumbago and looking after his father are keeping him busy. Promises to write to Frank Chisholm Young soon. Reports the death of his wife's aunt. Regrets that the War prevents him from seeing William in person.

Expresses distress that William did not receive his last letter and sends his renewed commiserations. Reports that he has taken a house in Aberdeen. Mentions his father's health. Asks how the War has affected William's visiting professorship in India. Refers to his own delay in publishing his Cambridge lectures.

Congratulates William on his distinction [De Morgan medallist of the London Mathematical Society]. Discusses how the War has affected his own work. Reports that his wife and he are in better health since settling into their new home. Mentions MacDonald. Gives an update on his father's health.

Mentions that he has been spending the Easter break with his father. Describes his busy life in Aberdeen. Reminisces about the afternoon Frank visited him and wishes that they could meet again. Mentions Gilson and Ward.

Brief records of Lyn's appointments, activities, and state of health, also some external events, for the years 1921, 1929-43, 1945-46, 1954-67, 1970-73.

Informs her that W. Coulton will put in a good word for her at Girton.

Encourages her to go to Cambridge and research for two years. Expresses the opinion that no real research can be done before the age of forty. Agrees with her plan to take a year off study. Instructs her on how to go about applying to Newnham.