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Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist
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Typed letter to the Chief Planning Officer of Cambridgeshire County Council

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.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

Typed letter to Tertia Liebenthal

Thanks her for the trouble she has taken contacting 'Life and Work'. Believes that they must accept Miss Sinclair's decision regarding the review of 'Alison Cairns'. Reports that sales of her book have been good and she has commissioned a second print run. Complains about Mary Trevelyan's reaction to 'Alison Cairns' which she heard about through Nancy Blackburn.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

Typed letter to Susan Puddefoot

Refers to Ralph Nader. Describes her trip to hospital with her daily woman. Mentions that she recently came under the scrutiny of the Immunology department at Brompton Chest Hospital with rare antibodies of Dry Rot in her blood.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

Typed letter to Spencer Curtis Brown

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.

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

Typed letter to Spencer Curtis Brown

Reports the progress of 'Field with Geese'. Wishes Konrad Lorenz to read the book, and thinks that Dr Thorpe would write a letter of introduction. Requests to know how Spencer Curtis Brown plans to make Faber believe in the potential for success of 'Field with Geese' so that they make more of an effort to sell it than they did 'So much love, so little money'.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

Typed letter to Spencer Curtis Brown

Informs him that she has withdrawn 'Field with Geese' from Faber and offered it to Collins. Apologises for the lack of notice and her impetuosity.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

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