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The Papers contain material related to some of Allen's Literary Activities and Publications.

This is a series of correspondence mainly between W.E.D. Allen and Raleigh Ashlin Skelton (known as Peter to his friends, and in these letters). There is some correspondence with Skelton's daughter after Skelton was killed in a car accident.

Letter from Peter Skelton to W.E.D. Allen in which he confirms a time scale for the manuscript of Allen's "Russian Embassies" publication. He also writes that the Hakluyt Society have received a proposal from Richard Hill for a translation of the African travels of Evliya Celebi, and how that might conflict with Allen's own plans for such a publication. Dated: 23 April 1956.

Letter from Peter Skelton to W.E.D. Allen in which he asks whether Allen and his wife Natasha would like to spend a Saturday with Skelton when they are in London. He adds that the timetable for the Russian Embassies will suit well. Dated: 24 January 1960.

Letter from Peter Skelton to W.E.D. Allen in which he writes that having gone through the Russian Embassies manuscript he is happy with its length and form. Skelton will put up Allen's name for the Council of the Hakluyt Society. Dated: 17 January 1961.

Letter from Peter Skelton to W.E.D. Allen in which he writes that the Council of the Hakluyt Society would like Allen to accept their nomination to a vacancy on the Council at the Annual General Meeting. The Council meets four times a year and even if Allen could not attend all meetings, his opinions would be valued. Dated: 24 January 1971.

Letter from Peter Skelton to W.E.D. Allen in which he writes of his recent tour to America, since when he has been ill with influenza. He writes concerning the progress of the Russian Embassies and the material that Allen requires, and approves of Allen's hint that Bishop Veniaminov's papers may be published by the Society. Dated: 10 April 1961.

Letter from Peter Skelton to W.E.D. Allen in which he apologises for short notice for the Hakluyt Society Council Meeting. He then addresses Allen's request for copies of certain materials. Dated: 4 May, 961.

Letter from Peter Skelton to W.E.D. Allen in which he writes that the microfilm order has gone wrong and must be restarted, therefore could Allen provide him with the pages that he requires. Dated: 21 August 1961.

Letter from Peter Skelton to W.E.D. Allen in which he writes that he has reordered the material that Allen requires and the cost of the copies. Dated: 28 August 1961.