This book contained:
- 1 carbon typed letter from Joseph Needham to Arthur Waley, with Chinese characters in the left margin, 16 Jul. 1951
- Part of the original typescript letter with handwritten notes (possibly by Arthur Waley) at the top and handwritten notes in the left margin by Joseph Needham, 16 Jul. 1951. Joseph Needham's letter may have been sent back to him with a reply and notes, possibly connected with part of a letter held in NRI/SCC2/87/4/2.