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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.

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.

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.

Reports that Lefschetz has failed to secure an invitation for Max to visit America. Describes her visit to Dr Gary where she received the news that one of her hips is higher than the other causing curvature of the spine. Mentions the articles she is working on. Refers to Peter Jack's curiosity about Einstein and the Institute.

Mentions the Yugoslavian revolt. Reports that Dr Pappernheimer put her in contact with Dr Frederick Smith who is treating her back. Writes that she no longer has daily help with William and does not feel comfortable letting Berenice take him out after the 'taxi incident'. Refers to Mrs Hirsch and her daughter Eveline. Informs her that the Hogarth Press claim to have only one copy of 'Ten Letter Writers' left. Tells an anecdote about Edward's use of slang. Sends Hermann one of Lionel Penrose's mathematical problems. Confirms that she has a house in Scotland (Connecticut).

Confirms her arrangements for visiting the Weyls and apologises for the confusion. Refers gratefully to Margareta's part in the plan.

Expresses her distress at Virginia Woolf's death. Mentions that she is in exile in America with William and Edward. Refers to their correspondence about fuchias and life, and expresses her optimism for the human race. Reports that Max is still in Cambridge and Yda is married to "Peter Hazell of Hazell Viney & Watson [sic]".

Refers to her visit to the Weyls. Describes the various maladies suffered by herself and Edward, mentioning Dr Pappenheimer, Dr Wood and the Flexners. Describes her new house in Scotland, Connecticut. Refers to her visits to Joan Rossetti and Clare Millikan, the daughter of George Mallory who disappeared on Mount Everest with her cousin Andrew Irvine. Refers to a conversation with Glen Millikan about Henry Whitehead and a feast at St. John's. Wonders whether their mail boy has destroyed Ann Watkins' letter.

Reports that she is moving to a new apartment in Riverdale for which Mrs Price is raising the $50 a month rent. Writes that she met Mrs Morley who turned out to be the wife of F.V. Morley, brother of Christopher Morley and Felix Morley. He remembered Lyn from his days at Faber and Faber and hoped to arrange for her to review Virginia Woolf's 'Between the Acts' for the Nation and the Saturday Review of Literature. Asks to borrow all Virginia Woolf's previous works. Mentions Max's week in Wales and attendence at a conference in Coventry. Admits her reservations about the placements in Bermuda and Washington recommended by Keynes and Ed Earle. Sends news of William and Edward. Mentions Clare Millikan and George, Joan Rossetti, Appy Ogilvy, and Margareta.

Reports the illnesses suffered by William, Edward and herself. Describes their succession of household helps ending with Viola Hawke, who is uncouth but very efficient. Mentions that she has had no success with the Virginia Woolf article she sent ot Anne Watkins. Asks for the Vagts' address in Connecticut. Registers a lack of response from Mr Sidney Lovett of Yale. Refers to the funding she is receiving through Mrs Ogilvy and Mrs Richard Price, and announces that she is going to look for an apartment in New York and hopes the Flexners will help her. Thanks Hella for the photograph of Margareta and Michael. Mentions the German attack on Russia and the U.S.A. occupation of Iceland.