Item B4 - Typescript letter signed from Walter Hamilton Moberly, University Grants Committee London, to Benians

Alfred Duff Cooper (Minister of Information) anxious to encourage greater study of American history in British universities to produce school teachers in the subject - possibility of some Government money. Duff Cooper has asked M to have informal consultation with 2 or 3 persons before he approaches 1 or more universities. M proposing to talk to Sibly and Hetherington and would like to talk to B. Since Oxford already has 1 if not 2 Chairs, Cambridge more likely to be concerned in any new development. Sibly coming to have talk with M soon - it not essential to see him and B together but so much the better if this possible. M appreciate opportunity of an early talk. Thinks he have to see Hetherington separately since he so far away.