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Letter from W.E.D. Allen to Peter Skelton with which he returns the catalogue of University Microfilms Ltd. He wonders whether the British Museum has a complete set of the Russian Journal of the Ministry of Public Instruction, and if so, may he have some articles copied. Dated: 17 November 1961.

Letter from W.E.D. Allen to Peter Skelton in which Allen writes of his illness but his hopes to be in London for 3-4 weeks. The doctor has advised him to work more slowly so progress on the Russian Embassies will be delayed. Dated: 18 January 1960.

Letter from W.E.D. Allen to Peter Skelton in which he sends apologies for not being able to attend the Council Meeting of the Hakluyt Society. He reports good progress on the Russian Embassies project. Dated: 2 May 1961.

Letter from W.E.D. Allen to Peter Skelton with which he is returning a copy of The Venetians in Persia. He writes that he has recently heard from Dr Lehmann-Haupt of Kraus that the British Museum did not buy the Russian text. He refers to other publications in connection with the Russian Embassies project. He asks whether photstats could be made of books in the British Museum. Dated:20 April 1961.

Letter from W.E.D. Allen to Peter Skelton in which he thanks Skelton for sending a copy of the Guide Book for editors of Hakluyt Society publications. He writes about his progress with his work. Dated 21 February 1964.

Letter from W.E.D. Allen to Peter Skelton in which he writes about his concerns regarding the possibilities of UNESCO being involved with the publication of his project. He writes that he is hoping to meet Ménage before he goes to Turkey. Dated: 23 June 1958

Letter from W.E.D. Allen to Peter Skelton to return Volume II of Early Voyages to Russian and Persia. Dated: 26 October 1964.

Letter from W.E.D. Allen to Peter Skelton in which he writes that Tony Mango has been staying with him and they have therefore made substantial progress on the Russian Embassies material. He inquires about the use of certain illustrations and whether Skelton would apply to the British Museum for their use. Dated: 26 September 1958.

Letter from W.E.D. Allen to Peter Skelton in which he writes to confirm some editorial points and to ask for a microfilm of Robert Boyle's Skeptical Chemist which he had promised to a friend. With the letter are some handwritten notes. Dated: 3 April 1967.

Letter from W.E.D. Allen to Peter Skelton in which he writes of his delight in being nominated to the Council of the Hakluyt Society. Though living in Ireland he may not always be able to attend meetings, he is happy to give any advice which might be of use. Dictated by and signed in the absence of Allen. Dated: 30 January 1961.