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Letter from [Edwards] to H. Higgens in which he writes that Allen had a relapse in August. Sam Allen will visit before he leaves on a tour of Canada and America. All literary matters are shelved for the moment. Dated: 5 September 1973.

Letter from H. Higgens to Edwards to inform him that Whitney, Moore & Keller had paid him what he asked for and that they advised not doing any more work for Allen. He will continue but will not expect to get paid for it. Dated: 23 October 1973.

Envelope from H. Higgens to W.E.D. Allen with postmark of 17 December 1965.

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 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.