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Letter from Dennis J. Duncanson to Richard A. May in response to May's letter from Paris on 26 September 1967. Regarding Murphy reviewing his book, it would be ideal if an editor sent Murphy a review copy and asked him to review it, as Duncanson stresses the point that as it is not customary for writers to get hold of their own review copy and then offer reviews. Duncanson writes of having enclosed copies of The World Today and hopes that May likes the article.

Handwritten letter from Richard A. May to Dennis J. Duncanson in response to Duncanson's letter on 27 September 1967. May writes of Nolting's enthusiasm over Duncanson's forthcoming book. May responds to Duncanson's previous worry concerning potential reviews of his book in America, in that a reviewer is useless unless some important publication recognises him and will print his review. May writes that he and Duncanson would have to work together to achieve the best advantage.

Handwritten letter from Richard A. May to Dennis J. Duncanson letting Duncanson know that despite the ship he (May) is on is currently delayed, a letter he wrote earlier in the afternoon will arrive shortly, even before this current correspondence. That letter (DD/4/11) would explain May's latest thinking about U.S.A. reviews.

Letter from Dennis J. Duncanson to Richard A. May in response to May's letters on 09 September 1967. Duncanson confirms that the publishers will circulate notices of his book in the upcoming weeks, then review copies will be out by December of the year. By that time the publication date of his book will have been settled. Duncanson believes that it would be best to pre-empt demand for his book in advance by asking May to stimulate interest (and, therefore, demand) in influential quarters through May's contacts, such as Larson and Sen. Morton. This would, also, involve engineering a situation where somebody from Reader's Digest would telephone Oxford University Press, Time-Life, the Senate, etc. to enquire about Duncanson's upcoming book.

Handwritten letter from Richard A. May to Dennis J. Duncanson letting him know that he has yet to arrive at their first port of call, Quebec, and are not due to arrive at their destination, Montreal, until the next day. May writes of the conditions at sea, describing them as 'rough,' and tells of a mishap experienced by his wife Kitty who was thrown across the cabin due to turbulent seas.

May informs Duncanson that he has read Duncanson's book from beginning to end and writes that he has enclosed a text which he plans to use in discussing Duncanson's book with various promotional forces over the coming weeks. He also enquires whether Duncanson is acquainted with New York Times' book reviewers who might be good for book promotional purposes. Attached is Duncanson's book summary which requests feedback from May (Typed).

Handwritten letter from Richard A. May to Dennis J. Duncanson in which May requests one more complete set of Duncanson's manuscript, while he plans to leave the current set in his possession with Ambassador Donald Heath in New York. May writes that he has talked with Time-Life, Reader's Digest and the New York Times, so he leaves it to Duncanson whether to send him the additional set.

Handwritten letter from Dennis J. Duncanson to Richard A. May. Duncanson expresses his sympathy for Kitty's fall. Duncanson lists potential reviewers for his upcoming book, Government and Revolution in Vietnam and thanks May for proofreading his book.

Handwritten letter from Richard A. May to Dennis J. Duncanson informing him of an appointment with Ambassador Donald Heath tomorrow, during which he would show Ambassador Heath Duncanson's page proofs. The following week, May shall be on his way to Journey's End – Richmond. May's post-script explains how he will try to make sure that Duncanson's book will have a prominent review in the New York Times Book Review.

Letter from Dennis J. Duncanson to Richard A. May. Duncanson informs May that a set of proofs of his book has been sent to May by air post, which Duncanson suggests be used for academics rather than potential reviewers. Duncanson has also been promised four final printed copies of his book, which he plans to send to four of the most influential people he can think of in the UK to review it. He also asks May if he could provide five names in America who could publicise the book and that there should be promotional events held in both London and New York.

Handwritten letter from Richard A. May to Dennis J. Duncanson in response to Duncanson's letter on 10 October 1967. May will take note of one of Duncanson's suggestions as a possible reviewer, whilst May believes that the Saturday Review will be most keen and productive for review purposes for Duncanson's book and, also, the possibility of paperback copies.