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Informs Crook of the release of his new book. Mentions that he would like both of his books to be placed in the British Library and the C.U.L. but is unsure how to set about achieving it.

Expresses puzzlement at getting no reply to his letter of 19/12/97. Asks again whether the books have been placed in the libraries. He gives an update on the progress of the children at school and indicates that the weather is getting hotter, making him feel stronger as a consequence.

Confirms that he has received a letter from the director of Laundress Lane library. In view of several comments from readers of his book in England, he ventures that there is agreement that 'Mountbatten was a disaster and Wavell would have done better'.

Note to Crook informing him that Leo Cooper is not interested in publishing the material on Wavell.

Response to Crook's ideas on the 'hero' and the 'anti-hero'. Close expresses some dismay that Wavell's daughters are attempting to suppress publication of Wavell's 'commonplace' book of reminiscences, while showing no interest in Close's manuscript.

Informs Crook that he is arranging for the typing of the revised draft of the Wavell book.

In view of Brassey's comments that his book was too rhetorical, Close informs Crook that he will cut out much of the question and answer format in the revised edfition.

Informs Crook that the typescript of the revised draft of 'Wavell' is complete. Mentions that he has become 'frail in movement'.

Suggests to Crook that he gives the copy of 'A Pathan Company' now in his posession to St John's Library.

Expresses his sorrow over Ben's death. Requests that Crook passes on a message of sympathy to the family.