"Notts. University has asked me to give a lecture on Lawrence As I Knew Him at the Exhibition on June 22nd. It will be rather an informal talk than a lecture..."

"Monday the 12th or Tuesday the 13th will be quite convenient (perhaps Tuesday for preference) but come on whichever day suits you better..."

"Your letters of the 15th and 17th came together, this morning. I won't attempt at the moment to discuss your generous propositions, or even to try and give you something of my first reaction to them..."

"I propose to come up by an earlier train on Monday, so shall expect to be at Liverpool St. [...] from 2pm..."

"I'm assuming you are still at the University, but if that isn't so, this letter will probaly follow you round. Tiresomely, I've lost Carl Burquests[?] address, which you wrote down..."

"Somehow I had assumed- I don't know why- that you would be staying in London for your last week here. I couldn't possibly bring you all the way from Nottingham again- it is too much..."

"[...] Many thanks for the manuscript catalogue- it is very nice indeed. The composite picture of the ranch is delightful, and just right for the cover. I don't know why my extremely childish writing should be honored..."

"Your letter of the 11th. with the photos arrived in good time. That I have not said thank you before this date is due to my efforts to get the autobiography finished in time to send you as promised..."

"[...] Now about the autobiography, which has been something of a problem. I hope you won't be disappointed that I am sending you immediately only Part I, Not In Entire Forgetfulness..."

"I am despatching Part I of the autobiography to you tomorrow, Sept. 15th., by surface mail. I'm sure you will advise me soon as it reaches you. It was written (I don't think I told you this) '37-'39..."