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Letter from Dennis J. Duncanson to Kenneth Younger, confirming previously discussed financial and chapter agreements regarding Duncanson's upcoming book.

Letter from Dennis J. Duncanson to Lucian W. Pye thanking him for his review of Duncanson's book, as well as to express anticipation for Pye's forthcoming publication of Guerrilla Communism in Vietnam. Duncanson expresses his sentiments regarding a dwindling interest in Vietnam in the United States. However, Duncanson believes that a dip in interest can only be temporary as diplomatic and military tussles still lie ahead and cannot be ignored.

Duncanson closes his letter to let Pye know that he will be at the London School of Economics until 30 September 1969 with the hope of completing his publication of China and the Independence of Vietnam and if Pye would be interested in seeing him.

Letter from Dennis J. Duncanson to M. F. Serpell thanking Serpell for having sent the report on the second seminar on Village Defence and Development, along with two short papers. Duncanson conveys his support and association with the clearing-house project. Duncanson offers his comment on the use of psychological warfare and enquires whether there is a constant or declining rate of peasant co-operation with pacification schemes.

Letter from Dennis J. Duncanson to Michael J. Pawley (South-East Asian Department at Foreign and Commonwealth Office) along with a draft agenda for the upcoming Seminar on Village Defence and Development. Duncanson enquires whether Pawley would be free to meet with Duncanson later in the month. (Attached draft agenda is dated 10 January 1973)

Letter from Dennis J. Duncanson to Michael J. Pawley to confirm Pawley's enquiry in regards to Duncanson's potential visit to Indochina. Duncanson suggests that it would be better if he made his visit to Indochina on his return journey back home to the UK.

Letter from Dennis J. Duncanson to Miss G. Jerrold about the Memorandum of Agreement and a revised delivery date for his book.

Letter from Dennis J. Duncanson to Miss G. Jerrold to confirm his signing of the revised set of agreement forms.

Letter from Dennis J. Duncanson to Nguyễn Phú Đức in response to his letter from 23 June 1975. Duncanson replies to say that there are no employment opportunities at the University of Kent for Nguyễn Phú Đức. Duncanson, however, proposes a research project that he might be interested in, which would involve assembling "information about the purpose, organization, and method of operation of the Dang Can Lao'.

Letter from Dennis J. Duncanson to Nguyen Van Anh in response to the latter's letter of 21 November 1975. Duncanson enquires about the translation of certain Vietnamese terms, whilst also wondering about the DCL's policy for "relations with minorities", the recruitment process of the party, subscription lists and whether the whole organisation is national.

Letter from Dennis J. Duncanson to Nguyen Van Anh. Duncanson stresses the importance of enquiring about the Can Lao party and the necessity for remaining unbiased. Duncanson requests from Nguyen Van Anh the principle characteristics of the Can Lao party, the outline of the organisation and the multiple links it has to the police and other parts of the government. (Letter in French)