Box 2

"I received your letter this morning for which many thanks and also heard from the Nottingham University to tell me, not only that they had received the J.C. Letters but, that they had decided to acquire them at at our figure..."

"[...] They acknowledged safe receipt of The White Peacock and further that they are interested in your typescript of Lawrence and 'Apocalypse'. Not having seen this, I must rely on you for your judgement as to its value..."

"As you will see, I have certified that this is the only MS. of L. and A in existence. I have today overhauled all my files and manuscript books without finding a scrap of writing..."

"Many thanks for your letter of Oct. 25th enclosing the Typescript of L and A. I at once wrote to Nottingham quoting your figure. There has hardly been time for their reply. BUT this morning I did hear from Texas and am pleased that they have accepted your treasures..."

"The University of Nottingham sent thier cheque this morning so I enclose my cheque for £15:5:0 as arranged. Of course it came from a different department, so no mention was to be expected about the typescript about which I've not as yet heard..."

"[...] Yesterday I sent all the Lawrence material to Texas. The 4 DHL letters and two postcards with the purchase vouchers and a long letter in a Registered and Insured envelope..."

"[...] I have no doubt that you will hear before long about the TS. of L. and A! Now about Texas. Thank you for enclosing Mr. Robert's letter. I am glad to have his assurance not to publish without my permission..."

"[...] I'm sorry, but not surprised to know that Notts. University Finance committee has put its foot down in respect of buying the typescript of L. and A. No, we will not offer it to Texas..."

"I had a letter yesterday from Mr. Roberts of Texas but it was only to acknowledge my Airletter telling him that the Lawrence material was on its way to him. He seems to have heard that the Jessie Chambers letters have gone to Nottingham..."

"[...] Am I to ask the £30 for the typescript of Lawrence and Apocalypse? This was the figure that you suggested for Nottingham University. Then there are the two other interesting items, I refer to the Dictionary and the Lawrence letter to you..."