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Letter from H. Higgens to W.E.D. Allen in which Higgens asks if Allen's trip to Morocco was a success, and makes arrangements for his visit in June. He discusses Allen's 'Guerilla War in Abyssinia' and asks if he has read 'The Other Passion' by Edith Simeon or Isaac D'Israeli's 'Curiosities of Literature'. He also discusses Richard Garnett's 'Twilight of the Gods', 'One Man in Mexico' and Bradford's 'The Great Betrayal: Constantinople 1204'. Dated: 15 May 1968.

Letter from H. Higgens to W.E.D. Allen in which Higgens informs Allen that he is not yet finished with the translation of the full text but could possibly let Allen have a translation of the notes on the text though he doesn't think the notes are useful without the text itself. Allen has added a note on the letter saying to ring Higgens when he is in London to say he is not in hurry to get the translation since he is busy with other business matters. Dated: 14 July 1964.

Letter from H. Higgens to W.E.D. Allen in which Higgens thanks Allen for his letter and the cheque. He hopes to see Allen in London at the end of the month. Dated: 14 January 1965.

Letter from H. Higgens to W.E.D. Allen in which Higgens agrees to translate the texts for Allen at the proposed rate and deadline. Dated: 14 February 1963.

Letter from H. Higgens to W.E.D. Allen in which Higgens promises to send back comments on the bibliography. He says he has finished correcting the proofs of the index to his revision of Constance Garnett's translation of Herzen's memoirs, which will come out in the Spring (he offers to give a copy to Allen). Dated: 13 July 1967.

Letter from H. Higgens to W.E.D. Allen in which he thanks Allen for an enjoyable stay and recounts the traumas of his return journey. He writes about some corrections to his work suggested by Allen, and remarks how well Richard is progressing. Dated: 12 October 1972.

Letter from H. Higgens to W.E.D. Allen in which Higgens thanks Allen for his letter of 8th January. He reminds him that the translation was of Yelchin's embassy to Georgia. Totalling 17,176 words, at a rate of £3 -10 per 1000 words, the cost is £56. He says he will return Allen's book of ambassadors' reports to his office by the end of the month. Dated: 12 January 1965.

Letter from H. Higgens to W.E.D. Allen to congratulate Allen on the awarding of the Sykes Memorial Medal and to send Artamonov's table of contents (with letter). Dated: 11 July 1972.

Letter from H. Higgens to W.E.D. Allen in which Higgens writes that he has few suggestions on Zvemigorowski and Tatishchev. He praises Allen's 'marvellous library' and asks if he is interested in buying a facsimile of the 'Apocalypse' owned by Trinity College, Cambridge. He thanks Allen for his hospitality and for taking him to Cashel to see Sheila-Na-Gig and the diocese library, where he enjoyed viewing their edition of Napier. He promises to send the book references that they discussed. Dated: 1 March 1967.

Letter from H. Higgens to Edwards to inform him that Whitney, Moore & Keller had paid him what he asked for and that they advised not doing any more work for Allen. He will continue but will not expect to get paid for it. Dated: 23 October 1973.