2110-6-8-3

St. Stephen's House, London, S.W.1.

4th July, 1934.

My own little darling

I was delighted to get your letter this morning. I am so glad you are having such lovely weather in that beautiful place. I hope you will get safely home tomorrow. London isn't at all bad, for though it is hot it is not stuffy.

Tell Brian that Shakes and I spent two solid hours with Jack Gilmour yesterday evening. I am afraid I am not very hopeful. He is desperately stubborn.

I dined with Roderick Jones and my co-Directors and talked business until late.

The news of William's non-appearance in Glasgow has been received with deep regret by the Herald.

Nancy Astor wants us to dine on Thursday, July 12th, to meet old Mrs. Roosevelt. I have accepted. You can tell me on Friday whether it is possible for you.

I enclose a letter from the dear little man. I have written to Claudius Aurelius, but I doubt being able to get him extra leave.

The Buccleuchs have invited us all to their box at the Eton and Harrow Match, and to luncheon, etc. these days.

I enclose an amusing letter from Mrs. Thirkell.

Another bomb has descended on me. The Government want me to represent Britain at the ter-centenary celebrations of the

founding of Canada in September. It would mean, I take it, a week each way on the sea, with a week of hectic speeches and ceremonies in between. I await the horrid details before saying anything more.

Much love. from John

[(in pencil:) refused. HAJ Fisher went instead.]