Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Makes humorous reference to the modest size of Lyn's evening meal. Thanks her for her "graceful" letter and her praise of his work on Donne.
Hayward, John Davy (1905-1965) editor, critic and bibliographer
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Writes humourously about bed pans, including an anecdote about his mother, a sister at St Bartholemew's Hospital. Refers to her book which he has seen advertised in the T.L.S. Asks if she has a copy of R.J.'s book.
Hayward, John Davy (1905-1965) editor, critic and bibliographer
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Writes that he missed the announcement in 'The Times' of Lyn's baby's birth and found out about it through Ida. Lists his visitors for January to illustrate his social life.
Hayward, John Davy (1905-1965) editor, critic and bibliographer
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Expresses his surprise on finding out that Lyn is in America. Complains of his health. Mentions Geoffrey Marks and Olivia Manning. Lists the papers he reads. Asks to be remembered to "the old topologist".
Hayward, John Davy (1905-1965) editor, critic and bibliographer
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Apologises for not being able to help her acquire her Exit Permit. Assures her that Barbara and the children have had the same difficulties, and he himself has experience of the delays in his dealings on behalf of Professor Herbert Davis, President of Smith College. Mentions that he would have asked Victor's advice but for the death of Victor's mother. Reports that Cambridge has been bombed once but it is otherwise quiet.
Hayward, John Davy (1905-1965) editor, critic and bibliographer
Autograph postcard signed to Lyn Newman
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Urges Lyn to ring him and gives his telephone number.
Hayward, John Davy (1905-1965) editor, critic and bibliographer
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Excuses himself for not meeting Lyn in Battersea Park. Reports a drive in a "huge red car". Informs her that he is going to Sussex for Whitsuntide and afterwards he is to move to 125, Queen's Gate. Panics about moving house. Attaches a verse that makes reference to T.S. Eliot's "The Hollow Men". Adds that he inspected both the houses she suggested but found them too small.
Hayward, John Davy (1905-1965) editor, critic and bibliographer
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Gives his criticism of Lyn novel 'The resting arrow'. Declares himself pleased with the poem. Wishes Lyn success. Mentions Lyn's operation.
Hayward, John Davy (1905-1965) editor, critic and bibliographer
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Thanks Lyn for her letter, and mentions that he used it as a talking point when he dined T.S. Eliot. Refers to Lyn's father who she is staying with in Scotland. Describes Clevedon Court, Somerset, where he is staying, including details about the contents of its library. Mentions that he is visiting Bristol and Bath during his stay.
Hayward, John Davy (1905-1965) editor, critic and bibliographer
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Sympathises with her over being constantly interrupted. Complains of the formalities of visiting "seats of nobility". Plans to go home and to Sussex but not to Somerset or Norfolk. Refers to Ida and Elaine.
Hayward, John Davy (1905-1965) editor, critic and bibliographer