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Benians/D/D5
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GB 275 Benians/D/D5
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Typescript letter signed from G. Kitson Clark, Trinity College Cambridge, to Benians
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- 21 Nov. 1942 (Creation)
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1p paper
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Committee met yesterday and decided to write to Dr Nicholas Murray Butler. K prepared letter which Board approved and told K to submit to B, Commager and Saunders. It rather long because it more flattering to Murray Butler to make general statement than simple plea for money - K gathers Murray Butler not unsusceptible to flattery. Could B look through letter, suggest alterations, then return it. K then seek Commager's opinion. Promised Saunders that nothing go to America without his seeing it. General Board agreed to provide £1000 and travelling expenses for American Professor for next academic year. Welbourne offered hospitality in name of Emmanuel.