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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?]

Details the price and availability of all her publications.

Several handdrawn floor plans of Lyn's flat with measurements and workings.

Requests a grant towards reroofing the Dove House at Cross Farm, on the suggestion of Mr Hardy. Mentions her plans to form a housing group to develop the meadow there. Encloses an article from the Countryman on the conversion of her Dove House and an estimate from Tanner and Hall, roofing specialists.

Requests a grant towards the re-roofing of the Dove House at Cross Farm. Encloses an estimate from Tanner and Hall, and an article from the Countryman about the conversion of the Dove House.

Explains that Lady Butler told her about Mrs Marvin's mother's correspondence with Fanny Kemble and wonders if it is possible for her to see any of the letters. Details her research so far, and admits that Miss Armstrong's book came as a shock to her.

Mentions that she has had William and his friend Karmen Curtis staying, and that Edward got a lot out of his American trip. Sympathises with Nancy's ill health. Reports that Alicia Percival has offered Elsa her house whilst she is travelling, and that Vi hopes to go to Escot. Points out an article in The Mathematical Gazette for June called "An Ancient Tragedy" about Noah's ark. Refers to Mabbie Schmiderer looking after her mother whilst Anna Freud is in Vienna for the Freud celebrations. Expresses her gladness that Nancy liked "I Claud". Asks if she listened to Clara Butt, and expresses a preference for Kathleen Ferrier.

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.

Describes Karmen's visit, and their trip to London where Lyn stayed with Yda and saw Mabbie Schmiderer. Mentions seeing unlisted Samuel Palmers at Old Bond Street. Comments on Molly Dickins' family story. Hopes to get Katherine, the wife of the deceased Robert Davies MP, helping at the Nursery School. Mentions the Higginbottoms.

Encloses 'Ten Letter Writers' and two letters about it. Contrasts her early work with the work she is currently producing. Quotes George Bruce on 'So much love, so little money'. Wishes she had sought his advice eighteen months previously.