Letter from David Ramsey Steele, Consulting Editor, Open Court Publishing Company, to Angus Graham to thank Graham for the index of proper names he has provided. He also asks concerning finding a catchy title for the publication and whether Pinyon is likely to swamp Wade-Giles in the future and therefore the book should be converted to Pinyin.
Open Court Publishing CompanyLetter from David Ramsey Steele, Editorial Director, Open Court Publishing Company, to Angus Graham to inform that the book should be ready for typesetting within the week. Steele also discusses possible titles and sub-titles and asks Graham to phone with a decision.
Open Court Publishing CompanyLetter from David Ramsey Steele, Consulting Editor, Open Court Publishing Company, to Angus Graham to send a proposed jacket design for Disputers of the Tao (not present) and a questionnaire relating to Graham's Reason and Spontaneity. The partially completed questionnaire is with the letter.
Open Court Publishing CompanyLetter from David Ramsey Steele, Editorial Director, Open Court Publishing Company, to Angus Graham to thank Graham for the latest addition to his manuscript. He writes of wishing to publish the book in 1988 and therefore the need to know when Graham is likely to finish the manuscript. He adds several editorial points for Graham to advise upon.
Open Court Publishing CompanyLetter from David Ramsey Steele, Open Court Publishing Company, to Angus Graham to thank him for the first half of his manuscript. He asks regarding the insertion of footnote numbers and tells him that he is investigating Chinese characters for use in the book.
Open Court Publishing CompanyLetter from David Ramsey Steele, Open Court Publishing Company, to Angus Graham to agree with him on the spelling of Debaters. He expresses surprise that Graham was ignorant of the calligraphy as he was under the impression that Sherwood Sugden was collaborating closely with Graham. Steele asks Graham to send a copy of Reason and Spontaneity and inquires regarding the details of his contract with Curzon.
Open Court Publishing CompanyLetter from David Ramsey Steele, Open Court Publishing Company, to Angus Graham to introduce himself as he has taken over duties from Leslie Auerbach. Steele is pleased to hear of the progress of Graham's manuscript. He also asks whether Graham would be willing to assess other manuscripts on Chinese thought that are sent to the publishers.
Open Court Publishing CompanyA letter expressing his sympathy to Patricia. He writes concerning the intellectual debt that he owes Stuart for raising his intellectual curiosity as an 18 year old student at SOAS.
Letter from David Spess to Mrs. H.G. Quaritch Wales to request her assistance in obtaining a copy of 'Siamese State Ceremonies, London 1931' needed for his research. Typed, 1 side, dated 10th July 1990.
Spess, DavidLetter from David Stronach to John Hansman, concerning his forthcoming excavations. Stronach writes about sponsorship of the dig. He also thanks for illustration proofs. In a handwritten postscript Stronach writes that he has sent Hansman's letters and form to Karl through a member of the dig.
Stronach David 1931-