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ALS to Hella Weyl

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.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

Draft of typed letter to Mr Cripps

Thanks Mr Cripps for permission to use the quotation from P. S. Nazaroff's article. Corrects some of the misconceptions about her actions and her book displayed in his previous letter. Offers to pay for the quotation, and mentions her fee for the inclusion of a passage from 'So much love, so little money' in Harraps' collection of passages for French composition.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

ALS to Molly Harrower

Refers to their shared history in Aberdeen and Geoffrey Marks. Recalls her visit to Princeton. Goes into detail about her feelings about Max and their married arrangement. Mentions her mother's death. Gives news of Max, William and Edward Newman, and of Yda and her son Jonathan. Mentions that she will be publishing "So Much Love, So Little Money". Reports the deaths of both the Weyls. Invites Molly to stay at Cross Farm.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

Typed letter to Norah Melville-Shepherd

Discusses the reception of 'Alison Cairns'. Discusses plans for her trip to Scotland. Mentions Mairi Ann MacLeod, and Tertia [Liebenthal]. Remarks on her radio broadcast.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

ALS to Nancy Blackburn

Recounts Karmen's travel arrangements. Details her trip to the West to visit Lexy. Expresses her intention of ringing Flo and Tania to organise lunch with Nancy at 140, The Mount, York. Mentions cuddling Lucy and Miann getting burnt. Refers to Donald, and Jane Bradley.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

ALS to Molly Harrower

Covers Molly and Mortimer's visit to Cross Farm, Elsa's ill health, Lyn's time in Berwickshire, Max Newman, Vera Owen and her husband Joe, a new edition of "Field with Geese" and David Cairns.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

ALS to Alice Butler

Covers the photographs of Fanny Kemble, and Margaret Armstrong's life of Fanny Kemble. Informs Alice that the Sartoris family and Mrs MacIntosh believed that Miss Hall was Pierce Butler's mistress, and Mr Schott named him as the co-respondent when divorcing his wife.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

Typed letter to Spencer Curtis Brown

Understands his cautious attitude towards the possibility of getting 'Ten Letter Writers' re-published. Explains her position regarding Faber and Faber and the publication of 'Field with Geese' after her conversation with Mr Kennerley and Mr Crawley about sales of 'So much love, so little money'.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

ALS to Hella Weyl

Encloses money as she has received $35 from the Refugee Committee. Asks if Hella thinks her cousin-in-law's sister would like to come for a walk in the park with her and William. Enquires whether she left stockings and a clothes brush behind when she visited.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

Typed letter to Mr Cripps

Gives information about costs and grants for her dove house conversion. Refers to Margaret Wakefield's jackdaw article.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

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