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Letter from Richard A. May to Dennis J. Duncanson to inform him that May proposes to provide the page proofs of Duncanson's book, that was returned by Time-Life magazine, to Professor Fairbank at their upcoming meeting. May advises Duncanson that despite Time-Life's rejection of Duncanson's page proofs, they should avoid disreputable media and writers who do not fall within the same category as Time-Life.

Handwritten letter from Richard A. May to Dennis J. Duncanson letting him know that he has yet to arrive at their first port of call, Quebec, and are not due to arrive at their destination, Montreal, until the next day. May writes of the conditions at sea, describing them as 'rough,' and tells of a mishap experienced by his wife Kitty who was thrown across the cabin due to turbulent seas.

May informs Duncanson that he has read Duncanson's book from beginning to end and writes that he has enclosed a text which he plans to use in discussing Duncanson's book with various promotional forces over the coming weeks. He also enquires whether Duncanson is acquainted with New York Times' book reviewers who might be good for book promotional purposes. Attached is Duncanson's book summary which requests feedback from May (Typed).

Letter from Richard A. May to Dennis J. Duncanson. May provides updates of his New York - Venice voyage, as well as discussions regarding recent domestic politics in America.

Letter from Richard A. May to Dennis J. Duncanson. May reports of his meeting with Fairbank, which he describes positively. Fairbank is much inclined to advance Duncanson's candidacy before the faculty committee for a lecture or course of lectures during Duncanson's visit to America early in the new year. Moreover, May writes of the potential for Duncanson to gain employment at Harvard through the support and endorsement of Fairbank.

Handwritten letter from Richard A. May to Dennis J. Duncanson in which May requests one more complete set of Duncanson's manuscript, while he plans to leave the current set in his possession with Ambassador Donald Heath in New York. May writes that he has talked with Time-Life, Reader's Digest and the New York Times, so he leaves it to Duncanson whether to send him the additional set.

Handwritten letter from Richard A. May to Dennis J. Duncanson informing him of an appointment with Ambassador Donald Heath tomorrow, during which he would show Ambassador Heath Duncanson's page proofs. The following week, May shall be on his way to Journey's End – Richmond. May's post-script explains how he will try to make sure that Duncanson's book will have a prominent review in the New York Times Book Review.

Letter from Richard A. May to Dennis J. Duncanson. Following May's news that Professor Fairbank of Harvard university is considering the possibility of an academic role for Duncanson at the university, Harvard is also planning on sending someone to Paris and Saigon to start assembling a library of reference volumes. Furthermore, May encourages Duncanson to make contact with Dean Edmund A. Gullion of The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, who May believes would support Duncanson and his forthcoming publication.

Letter from Richard A. May to Dennis J. Duncanson to deliver an enclosure for Duncanson to read.

Letter from Richard A. May to Dennis J. Duncanson. May advises Duncanson of the need to protect himself against the machinations of publishers, as evidenced by the recent turn of events surrounding the issues of the, now, proposed American edition of his book. Further discussion turns to Duncanson's forthcoming trip to America and suggestions for his accommodation in the country, as well as potential contacts Duncanson can meet while in America.

Handwritten letter from Richard A. May to Dennis J. Duncanson in response to Duncanson's letter on 10 October 1967. May will take note of one of Duncanson's suggestions as a possible reviewer, whilst May believes that the Saturday Review will be most keen and productive for review purposes for Duncanson's book and, also, the possibility of paperback copies.