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Has received S. Leon Levy's book: Nassau W. Senior, The prophet of [modern] capitalism, for review in Economica; asks whether her biography of S. is to be published soon; has heard from Lionel Robbins that there were 'certain difficulties' re Levy's right to the MSS; wonders whether she has any information on this; is prepared to send her Levy's book. 'He [Levy] has evidently put a lot of work into it and yet has not produced a very satisfactory book.'.

Believes Levy has more doc's than Mrs Strachey believes; suggests she reads Levy's biography; urges her to continue efforts to regain missing MSS; is prepared to read her biography of S.

May be able to help her publish her biography; critical of Levy's 'miserable book'; sends her a copy; may visit her at Guildford.

Does not feel that her book is too long; arranges visit.

Encloses letter from Cape, who is unable to publish the book. (Enclosed is letter from Cape to Hayek, 23 Feb., 1945).

Will discuss matters with Hutton; considers it best to 'warn' Levy's publishers; Cassell's will not publish her book. (Enclosed is letter from Cassell's to Hayek, 5 March 1945).

Thanks for copy of journal; believes canal to be a 'technical impossibility', but project being used as '... a great political habara to cover something very ugly.' French are moving in equipment, etc.; Egypt has become the scene of falsehood and false rumours, 'a precursory symptom of some great and imminent fit of illness.' Viceroy is building up his army out of fear; comments on Indian Mutiny; critical of rebels; pleased with opportunity of meeting [Robert] Stephenson and [Isambard Kingdom] Brunel.

Has been on an expedition '... to assist Mr Latimer Clark in his explorations to determine the most eligible route for the Suez and Aden section of the Red sea and India Telegraph line.' Comments on problems; was not in Cairo during Prince of Wales's visit.' In the meantime the day of reckoning to the people of France is fast approaching - and I suppose the promoter of the scheme will be labouring hard to find the best way to get out of it. Of course the Pasha will have to pay the costs and it is better that the revenues of Egypt should founder in the sands of the isthmus than be spent in worst ways - though thousands suffer here in the meanwhile.'.

Thanks for letter; family matters; recipient's marriage.

Encloses letters from Whately and J. W. Pope; retains copy of letter to Sir H. Hardinge; comments on Church endowments and Church education; comments on Government; asks after Bishop of Llandaff [Edward Copleston].

Family matters.

Personal advice.

The renting of an estate in Barbados; has heard that Tobago has been taken. (Received Sept. 14).

Disorders in Barbados; ruination of plantations by hurricane; family news and gossip. (Received Jan. 30).

Has not received their letters sent by the Fleet, as the ships were taken; family news and gossip.

Inquiries as to 'rate of living' in Dresden.

Accepts dinner invitation.

Has been given a copy of Nassau William Senior's article on Ireland by Sidney Smith and has some comments to make on it; invites recipient to dine with him the following evening; 'Miss [?Maria] Edgeworth will be there.'.

Re dismissal of surgeon at local workhouse and intervention of [Henry] Pilkington: discusses progress of recipient's son, Nassau J. Senior.

Reply to recipient's letter of March 4; 'must beg that you will Sooth Her, & Keep her from wanting.' Will send 'Twenty Hogsheads of Sugar' and rum on Capt. Priestman's ship. Postscript: 'Don't shew this scrawl to the Courtezan.'. (Received 1774, July 17).