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Forwards a letter from Sally Higginbottom who was baptised by Bill Leah, Chaplain at King's College, with Lyn, and John Saltmarsh for 'godparents'. Claims that Mervyn Stockwood started the process of Sally's conversion. Adds her thoughts about Nicolas Stacey's article. Gives her sister Elsa as an example of a spiritual person who does not like to attend church.

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.

Refers to Charlie's digestive trouble, Tom's work on Jacqueline's garden. Describes Karmen and William's wedding, and the meeting with Edward, Edna, their three children, Max, Vi, herself and baby Damien. Mentions her illness and treatment at the Evelyn Nursing Home.

Details a "money-making" idea to write a traveller's companion book for a particular railway, and asks Geoffrey's opinion. Mentions the Gaussen book. Refers to Poppetts [Ida], dinner with Horsey, seeing Father Hugh, and the arrival of Evelyn and Angela. Reports on her mother's health.

Notes at the top of the page that the letter was rewritten to be briefer. Encloses photographs by Edward Leigh with instructions of how she would like them arranged in "Field with Geese". Refers to the sketch map by Margaret Thorpe. Mentions the geese at Barrington Green. Details her plans to travel to Scotland.

Describes incidences of her recent absentmindedness, mentioning Vera Dawmann and Simon Flexner. Thanks Hella for having her to stay. Reports that she has had a loan from her brother in Santiago. Mentions her letters from Max that are cheerful despite the bombing in London. Regrets not having seen Mrs Reifler again.

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.

Congratulates Hella on her grandchild. Complains about Viola Hawke and resolves to try the Friends Committee and Jeny Kirk in her search for new help. Assures Hella that she is grateful for the Flexners' financial help but resents their lack of interest in visiting her and her children. Wonders what she has done to offend them. Mentions a future visit from Mrs Morley and Mrs Price.

Confirms her plan to visit the Weyls. Urges Hella to maintain her intention of coming to lunch at Lyn's new flat.

Enthuses about the thanksgiving they spent together, and informs Hella how much William misses being at the Weyl's house. Mentions a visit from Appy Ogilvy and asks if Hella will lend Appy her copy of 'Ten Letter Writers'. Urges Hella to attend Paul Robeson's concert with herself and Vera. Refers to Christine Price's plans for Christmas. Complains of the lack of letters from England.