From The Librarian, Windsor Castle, Berkshire.

March 25, 1948

Dear Mr. Van Thal,

I knew that my previous communication
would disappoint you, and was truly sorry
accordingly. And the more so since I do not
see that there is anything more that I can
do about it - beyond returning an opinion
upon any project which you may care to submit.
At any rate my activities are circumscribed
during the coming four weeks owing to the
presence of the Court here from today onwards.

With kind regards,

Sincerely yours,

4 April 1948

Dear Mr. van Thal,

It is kind of you to offer me terms
which I recognise as generous and conciliatory,
but after turning the matter carefully over
in my mind I have decided to put behind me
any intention of writing a book on the topic
in question.

I am sorry. I know that this will be a
disappointment to you. On the other hand
it is a great relief to me.