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Letter from W.E.D. Allen to Terence Armstrong in which Allen discusses the help John Galvin can offer and the possible time it would take. Allen cannot answer Armstrong's query on n John Castle's mission to the Kirghis-Kaisak Tartar Horde. Allen finally informs Armstrong that he does not personally know Finnish naturalist Sahlberg and has no means of contacting him. Dated: 28 July 1970.

Letter from Terence Armstrong to W.E.D. Allen in which Armstrong writes that it is too early, as yet, to approach Galvin. Dated: 10 September 1970.

Letter from W.E.D. Allen to Terence Armstrong in which he apologises for his tardiness in reply. He is pleased to hear of Armstrong's progress on the Veniaminov materials. Allen also writes that he spent a pleasant day with Sir John Galvin, but unfortunately since then Galvin had suffered from 2 heart attacks and must now take it easy. Allen has not yet written to Professor Stradius of Riga University. He writes on his plan to send copies of Russian Embassies to Russia and how he expects to receive advance copies any day. Dated: 9 October 1970.

Letter from Terence Armstrong to W.E.D. Allen in which he states that the publication date for Russian Embassies now stands at 10th December. He has no further news on the "Alaskan front" and he informs Allen of the next date of the Hakluyt Society Council Meeting. Dated: 20 October 1970.

Letter from W.E.D. Allen to Victor Karyagin, U.S.S.R. Embassy to inform him that his book is about to be published and that he would like to send advance copies to Professor Abayev and Academicians Amiranashvili and Tsereteli. Allen wishes to send these to the Embassy for them to be sent to the Soviet due to problems with postage. Letter dictated by and signed on behalf of Allen. Dated: 28 October 1970.

Letter from W.E.D. Allen to Terence Armstrong to agree to postpone distribution until the first week in January so as not to avoid losses in the Christmas mail. He gives details of people he would like to receive copies. He regrets he will not be at the Council Meeting and is glad that Armstrong will be able to come as his guest to the Dinner of the Shikar Club. Dated: 28 October 1970.

Letter from Terence Armstrong to W.E.D. Allen in which he confirms concerning the date of distribution and Allen's invitation for 2nd December. Dated: 2 November 1970.

Letter from W.E.D. Allen to Terence Armstrong in which he write of his shock on hearing of Peter Skelton's death. He also writes of visiting John Galvin and his potential involvement in publications. Allen writes of his forthcoming travels to Morocco. Dated: 11 December 1970.

Letter from Terence Armstrong to W.E.D. Allen in which Armstrong agrees that is was a shock to hear of Peter Skelton's death. He writes that he would like to meet John Galvin but would need a clearer idea of the purpose. He thanks Allen for his comments on the "Belov History of the Northern Sea Route". Dated: 18 December 1970.

Letter From Terence Armstrong to W.E.D. Allen in which he thanks Allen for the wonderful stay at Whitechurch and for the generous gift of the Lada-Mocarski book. Armstrong has received a publicity slip for Ma Huan and suggest Allen obtain a copy through Alexa Barrow if he wants one. Armstrong supplies the name of H.R. Mackenzie of King's College who is good at Russian and Persian. Dated: 19 April 1971.