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Letter from Dennis J. Duncanson to Richard A. May. Duncanson informs May that a set of proofs of his book has been sent to May by air post, which Duncanson suggests be used for academics rather than potential reviewers. Duncanson has also been promised four final printed copies of his book, which he plans to send to four of the most influential people he can think of in the UK to review it. He also asks May if he could provide five names in America who could publicise the book and that there should be promotional events held in both London and New York.

Letter from Dennis J. Duncanson to Richard A. May. Duncanson provides updates concerning the American edition of his book that is currently undergoing production.

Letter from Dennis J. Duncanson to Richard A. May in response to his letter on 12 November 1967. Duncanson provides updates concerning his recent correspondence with Mr. Gullion, as well as detailing a talk he participated in at the London School of Economics on the subject of Vietnam.

Letter from Dennis J. Duncanson to Richard A. May in response to his letter of 14 October 1967. Duncanson writes of his disappointment from Oxford University Press New York's belief that his book will not reach a wide audience and, therefore, not merit an American edition. Duncanson proposes that both he and May continue their pursuit of letting Reader's Digest and Time-Life read his proofs and allow them to then get in touch with Oxford University Press if they decide they want the rights.

Letter from Dennis J. Duncanson to Richard A. May. Duncanson thanks May for his offer of a card to enable him to spend a night at the Harvard Club. However, Duncanson believes that his time is better spent cultivating contacts as the publication date for his book nears. Duncanson goes on to discuss his academic plans for the duration of his visit in America.

Letter from Dennis J. Duncanson to Richard A. May, with enclosed copies of Duncanson's correspondences to Professor Fairbank and another to Holmes Welch. Duncanson also writes of a fellowship L.S.E. has offered him. DD/4/2 and DD/4/3 are associated.

Letter from Dennis J. Duncanson to Richard A. May. Duncanson provides an update of his recent meeting regarding the mechanics behind book reviews. Duncanson provides his feedback on cuttings provided to him by May, in which he discusses American interests and power politics in relation to Asian nationalism and Lee Kuan-Yew.

Letter from Dennis J. Duncanson to Richard A. May in response to May's letters on 16th and 17th October. Duncanson follows May's advice to write to the Saturday Review. Regarding the publicity of his book, Duncanson states that he expected that his book's readership would be primarily academic as he chose Chatham House as his book's publication channel in preference to a literary agent. Duncanson discusses copyright issues in America in relation to the forthcoming publication of his book and would be happy for a paperback edition of his book should it be offered. Duncanson extends his gratitude for Ambassador Donald Heath's feedback on Duncanson's page proofs.

Letter from Dennis J. Duncanson to Richard A. May in response to the latter's letter of 17th April 1968. Duncanson discusses the sales of his book both in American and in the UK, the prospect of a paperback version, copyright and catalogue number issues of the book, as well as the outlook of his academic career either in the UK or in America. Please note that this letter was found once cataloguing had commenced which is why it is placed further down the hierarchy.

Letter from Dennis J. Duncanson to Richard A. May in response to his letter on 18 October 1967. Duncanson writes of a call he had with Oxford University Press regarding advance copies of the book, along with ideas of where/whom to send them. Duncanson writes of his idea to visit America at London School of Economics' expense. Duncanson advises that they should not pursue Shaplen in the Far East. Instead, Duncanson will leave it to the New Yorker to send him a copy of the book if they want him to review it.