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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.

The Papers contain material related to some of Allen's Literary Activities and Publications.

Letter from Peter Skelton to W.E.D. Allen in which he apologises for short notice for the Hakluyt Society Council Meeting. He then addresses Allen's request for copies of certain materials. Dated: 4 May, 961.

Letter from Peter Skelton to W.E.D. Allen in which he thanks for Allen for his hospitality and particularly the library, which he regrets not having more time in which to spend. Skelton writes of his perceived problems with the Evliya Celebi project. This letter is incomplete. Dated 4 July 1970.

Letter from Peter Skelton to W.E.D. Allen to give a list of books from the Hakluyt Series that he may provide to Allen. With this letter is also an advertising brochure for Publications of the Hakluyt Society: Kraus Reprint. Letter dated: 31 January 1970.

Letter from Peter Skelton to W.E.D. Allen to thank him for his letter and to inform him that he has heard from Moscow concerning the photos that Allen requires. Skelton is flying to America the following Tuesday and will therefore miss the Council Meeting of the Hakluyt Society and Allen's visit to London. Dated: 29 October 1964.

Letter from Peter Skelton to W.E.D. Allen in which he writes that he has reordered the material that Allen requires and the cost of the copies. Dated: 28 August 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 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 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.