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Bess forwards a note from Stephanie Tixier offering Lyn two letters. Regrets that Stephanie has had further intestinal complications.

Expresses her concern about her friend Stefa Tixier. Hopes that Lyn enjoyed her holiday in the South of France. Hopes not to have to travel to San Francisco for her work. Refers to Witold Langrod. Complains of the behaviour of a colleague. Mentions Lyn's talk to the Saltire Society.

Fondly recalls her recent stay with Lyn. Reports that she has written to Witold Langrod in Mexico telling him about Lyn's Alison Cairns project and sending a copy of 'Field with Geese'. Mentions that she has had a letter from David Cairns with a photograph of Alison and news of his stay in America, his meeting with Anne Forsythe (nee Zueblin) and the Kotschings. Refers to the Silver Wedding celebrations of her brother Ted.

Apologises for not replying sooner to Lyn's apprehensive letter about her work on Alison Cairns, with the news that she has found the letters from Alison and greatly enjoyed reading 'Field with Geese'. Recounts all the reasons for the delay: illness, builders and decorators, emotional unpreparedness for reading Alison's letters through, her work for the Woman's International League for Peace and Freedom, and a mad neighbour. Sympathises with Lyn about Max Newman's 'medieval attitude towards a gifted wife'. Encloses some of Alison's letters. Recalls aiding Marthe Spender (wife of Hugh Spender) interned at Vittel. Discusses photographs of Alison and refers to Witold Langrod.

Believes that her brother Maurice destroyed her affairs along with his own when he vacated his flat, and with them her letters from Alison Cairns. Hopes that Lyn will find good material for her book elsewhere. Reports that she feels Alison close by her less often than she did in the first months after Alison's death. Feels that getting to know Lyn is a legacy that Alison left her, and marvels at the fullness of Lyn's life at Cross Farm. Looks forward to reading 'Field with Geese'. Offers a toasting fork for William. Asks for Elsa's address.

Apologises for not answering Lyn's letter of 16 Aug. immediately due to being in the middle of the International Executive Meeting of her organisation being held in Geneva. Expresses her interest in Lyn's prospective book on Alison Cairns. Offers to share her letters from Alison Cairns and accepts Lyn's invitation to stay at Cross Farm when she visits England. Invites Lyn to stay in Geneva. Asks after Elsa.

From the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom

Enthuses over Lyn's decision to become a publisher. Promises to compile a list of people to receive a notice about 'Alison Cairns'. Orders two copies for herself. Refers to Bertram Pickard. Appreciates the anecdote about Elsa's neighbour.

Congratulates Lyn on her new grandchild. Enquires into the progress of 'Alison Cairns', whether Lyn will take the financial risk of having it privately printed. Reports that she is neither working nor studying. Replies that she has no qualification to write about Madame de Sevigne as Lyn advises.

Informs Lyn that the book ['Shirley'] arrived safely. Hopes that Hamish Hamilton will favour Lyn's manuscript but believes that David Cairns reaction to the book will provide consolation if they do not. Mentions Lyn's attendance at the birth of Edna and Edward's baby. Plans to attend a week long conference on Madame de Stael. Refers to Rae and Ben, and her South African cousins Dr Teddy and Hilda. Writes that she has received a letter and a poem from Elsa, who has had a poem accepted by the Swiss Observer. Mentions that she has had a study on How Swizerland is Governed acceped by the Swiss National Tourist Board.