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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 W.E.D. Allen to Peter Skelton in which he writes that Tony Mango has been staying with him and they have therefore made substantial progress on the Russian Embassies material. He inquires about the use of certain illustrations and whether Skelton would apply to the British Museum for their use. Dated: 26 September 1958.

Letter from W.E.D. Allen to Peter Skelton in which Allen writes of his illness but his hopes to be in London for 3-4 weeks. The doctor has advised him to work more slowly so progress on the Russian Embassies will be delayed. Dated: 18 January 1960.

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 W.E.D. Allen to Peter Skelton in which he writes of his delight in being nominated to the Council of the Hakluyt Society. Though living in Ireland he may not always be able to attend meetings, he is happy to give any advice which might be of use. Dictated by and signed in the absence of Allen. Dated: 30 January 1961.

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 W.E.D. Allen to Peter Skelton in which he thanks Skelton for books that he is sending. Allen will write to the lady in Juneau about the Vaniaminov papers in Alaska but inquires about remuneration if she was to work on them. Dated: 17 April 1961.

Letter from W.E.D. Allen to Peter Skelton with which he is returning a copy of The Venetians in Persia. He writes that he has recently heard from Dr Lehmann-Haupt of Kraus that the British Museum did not buy the Russian text. He refers to other publications in connection with the Russian Embassies project. He asks whether photstats could be made of books in the British Museum. Dated:20 April 1961.