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Papers concerning Alan Mathison Turing (1912-54), friend of MHAN. Mostly concerning research into his work after AMT's death.

Describes his visit to the scene, shortly after the event, of Alan Turing's suicide, and discusses the disposal of his effects. Asks about LN's visit to Scotland, his plans for the near future and that William should be kept out of the army if possible.

Would like to visit MHAN in the near future, is indebted to MHAN for his serving on the council of the Royal Society, discusses topology and his future workload. Also notes that MHAN's remarks on Turing are exciting, has met other mathematicians and gives an example of a palindrome by Peter Hilton. (The palindrome is probably 'Doc, note. I dissent. A fast never prevents a fatness. I diet on cod' which is still quoted)

Asks urgently for news of the Weyls. Details her arrangements for living in Cambridge whilst Max is in America. Reports that William is enjoying the Byron House School and Edward is having lessons privately including music with Mrs Ellis. Describes Appy's daughter Mairi Ann. Mentions her letters from Mag Flexner, whose broken marriage reminds her of Appy's, and refers to Cyril Connolly's "The Unquiet Grave". Covers Nancy Raphael's troubles, a picnic with the Inghams, and Max's movements between visiting Turing at the Nat. Physical Laboratory and visiting the Blacketts in Manchester. Suggest that Mabbie Schmiderer might house her journals and MSS. Expresses her sadness that they left Cross Farm to be neglected by tenants.

Discusses plans to visit Max and Lyn at Cross Farm. Maintains that the date of her visit will be dictated by the arrival of the proofs of Max's notice about Alan Turing. Mentions that she has written Lyn into her will.

Expresses interest in Mr Holmes' U.S.A. goose book. Mentions her first real fan mail from a Dorothy Gardiner in New York. Encloses T.L.S. Recounts Max's illness and treatment with their family doctor, an Addenbrookes diagnostician called Martin, and M. Black. Reports her conversation with Max about his future in Manchester and their future together. Complains that he turned down the position of Senior Tutor in Mathematics at Churchill College. Refers to Alan Turing's quarrels with Max. Forbids Nancy to send her Alison funds until after she knows the result of her Carnegie application. Mentions Ruth, Elsa, Appy and Maisi.

Congratulates Lyn on 'So much love, so little money'. Discusses Alan Turing's religious views. Reports on the progress of her book about Alan.

Sends news of herself and the progress of her book about Alan Turing.

Discusses 'Alison Cairns'. Hopes that Lyn's enterprise in publishing leads to further success. Mentions Penelope Turing's autobiography. Gives bad news of Inagh and Warren. Refers to Shuna. Thanks Lyn for all her help with the book about Alan Turing.

Has read Turing's paper and agrees with its importance. Has signed his name as seconder.