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Miles, Connie. 2 letters (1941-1942) to Lady Agnes Adams, Shere, England
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Roscoe, Frank. 12 letters (1940-1941) to Lady Agnes Adams, Berkhamsted, England
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Mr. Roscoe had been a friend of Sir John's and writes to Lady Agnes many interesting observations about Hitler, Socialism. He foresaw the need for a US/English "police force" to back up peace treaties with aggressor nations.
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Kennedy, Kate. 1 letter (1941) to Lady Agnes Adams, Inverness, Scotland
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She thanks Lady Adams for sending her a copy of Sir John's book. She expresses pride in the people of England.
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Monk, E. C. 6 letters (1941-1942) to Lady Agnes Adams, Highbury, England
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Reverend Monk was a friend of Sir John's. He philosophizes about war and evil people and his great admiration of President Roosevelt.
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Frankenburg, Charis. 9 letters (1941-1942) to Lady Agnes Adams, Lymm, England
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She was left a wealthy widow from her husband's death in WWI. She has used her money to support a hospital for deformed children. She also takes in other children during the war. She also includes excerpts of her sons' letters about their war experiences.
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Anderson, Maggie. 7 letters (1941-1942) to Lady Agnes Adams, Aberdeen, Scotland
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Thanks Lady Agnes for tea and magazines and copy of one of Sir John's books, compares WWII's easier rationing with queues of WWI.
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Halliday, Myrtle Anne. 2 letters (1941-1942) to Lady Agnes Adams, London, Liverpool, England
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She is an American actress who worked in Cecil B. DeMille's theater group. After she and her husband Clive returned to England she gave radio broadcasts, a transcript of which is enclosed. She gives ve1y clear descriptions of air raids and t11e behavior of Londoners.
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