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Rudyard Kipling to C.P. Crewe

Comments on the British political situation. Will try to help Crewe's friend, Mr. Steer. Expresses distrust of Logan, Stuart and Smuts. Is pleased at the enthusiasm shown for the British Royalty during the Jubilee celebrations. Kipling's son-in-law entering the Conservative Party. Personal news.

Helene Annesley to C.P. Crewe

Has started a Chelsea Depot of the Personal Service League. Discusses the League's achievements. Family news. Has given up projects of travelling to Germany, due to troubled European situation. Refers to the failure of the Disarmament Conference. The unemployment problem in Britain is slightly improved. The government is urging the British population to spend more in order to ease unemployment.

Helene Annesley to C.P. Crewe

Expresses concern for Crewe's health. Describes her travels in Holland and Scotland; the canonisation of Thomas More and John Fischer; and visits to Ireland and Pau. Does not intend to visit South Africa.

Thinks the Personal Services League is coming to an end. Fears the war between Italy and Abyssinia inevitable. An outbreak of typhus in Rome.

Lord Crewe to C.P. Crewe

Thanks Crewe for his daughter's wedding present.

Invites Crewe for a visit in England next May. There is talk of a possible general election in November.

Discusses Mussolini's preparations in North Africa.

W.P. Bond to C.P. Crewe

Thanks Crewe for his gift to the St. Andrews College Fund. Gives report on the progress of Diocesan School for Girls, Kingswood and St. Aidans. Asks Crewe to exert influence in the establishment of a Department of Bantu Studies. Fort Hare would do the linguistic side of the course. Discusses the chances of Mr Stuart winning the election in Port Elizabeth. Personal news.

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