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Letter from Dennis J. Duncanson to Richard A. May. In addition to particulars relating to Duncanson's and May's endeavours at cultivating contacts in aid of Duncanson's forthcoming book, Duncanson is happy about the outcome of May's meeting with Fairbank, in particular the prospect of joining the faculty at Harvard.

Handwritten letter from Dennis J. Duncanson to Richard A. May. Duncanson expresses his sympathy for Kitty's fall. Duncanson lists potential reviewers for his upcoming book, Government and Revolution in Vietnam and thanks May for proofreading his book.

Letter from Dennis J. Duncanson to Richard A. May. Duncanson opens his letter to discuss the developments of his book in America and his current professional situation in regards to the almost certain termination of his London School of Economics Fellowship. Duncanson believes that his prospects for Harvard are not positive and that 'the principal difficulty' for his challenges in gaining employment in the United States is 'the added disqualification of being too sceptical for American 'liberal' traditions. Instead, Duncanson will pursue two alternatives – an academic position at the Australian National University at Canberra and/or the Ford Foundation.

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.