This series comprises correspondence between T.S. Eliot and a variety of individuals. Of particular significance is Eliot's correspondence with John Davy Hayward (HB/L/12-13) and a number of letters exchanged after Eliot was awarded the Order of Merit in 1948 (HB/L/7). The series also contains a file of testimonials that includes offical documents such as passports, applications for commission and copies of degree certificates (HB/L/1).