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Letter from H. Higgens to W.E.D. Allen in which he thanks for Allen's kindness and hospitality. His return journey had been smooth in which he had met and conversed with a Russian. With the letter is a note on etymology. Dated: 30 June 1968.

Letter from H. Higgens to W.E.D. Allen in which he asks Allen whether he would prefer that Higgens came to stay in October or at Christmas. Higgens asks to be reminded of the American couple who had written about mushrooms. He writes of other publications and includes a German rhyme "Der Werwolf". Dated: 4 July 1968.

Letter from W.E.D. Allen to H. Higgens in which he writes he is unsure of his plans and therefore will confirm about Higgens' visit later. Allen has Hugh Bousted staying with him who has completed his extensive memoirs. Allen wonders whether Higgens might be amenable to abridging it. Dated: 11 July 1968.

Letter from H. Higgens to W.E.D. Allen in which he agrees that he might be capable of shortening Hugh Boustead's memoirs, the practicalities of so doing, and that he would very much like to meet Sir Hugh. Dated: 16 July 1868.

Letter from W.E.D. Allen to H. Higgens in which he thanks Higgens for the gift of the Roget Thesaurus. Allen has shown Higgens' letter to Sir Hugh Boustead who will contact Higgens when he is back in London. Allen will be busy in October but still thinks it would be good if Higgens visited in mid-October. Allen hopes that Higgens may be able to coach his grandson Bill, who will staying with them during the winter. Dated: 20 July 1968.

Letter from H. Higgens to W.E.D. Allen in which he confirms the date of his stay, writes about books that he has been reading, and that he is looking forwrd to meeting Allen's grandson. Dated: 23 September 1968.

Letter from H. Higgens to W.E.D. Allen in which he apologises for the delay in sending Allen some books. He writes that if he is to join Allen's party on December 5th then he will wear his three medals if Allen can lend him some miniatures. Dated: 21 November 1968.

Letter from H. Higgens to Anne in which he apologises that he cannot find an article he promised to send her. He also asks about coming to stay with her and Bill in September. Dated: 9 July 1969.

Letter from W.E.D. Allen to H. Higgens in which he writes that Higgens cannot visit at the end of September as Allen will be in London and then on holiday, not back before mid-October. Dated: 15th July 1969.

Letter from H. Higgens to W.E.D. Allen in which he apologises for having muddled the dates for visiting. He encloses a couple of extracts from the Times Literary Supplement (not present). He writes of other publications as well. Dated: 18 July 1969.