Correspondents include: Maurice Ashley, WSC's researcher on the revision and correction of proofs (18); [Ridley] Pakenham-Walsh on his research into the life of John, 1st Duke of Marlborough (4); Charles, 9th Duke of Marlborough (2) and Oxford University Press on the preparation of illustrations for the book; J L Garvin on corrections to proofs and his opinion of WSC as a historian (5); representatives of George G Harrap and Company on the dispatch and reception of proofs; Keith Feiling (3); Charles Hordern; Alfred Duff Cooper [later 1st Lord Norwich]; Gordon Halswell (3) and Violet [Lady Violet Bonham-Carter, earlier Violet Asquith and Violet, Lady Bonham Carter, later Violet, Lady Asquith of Yarnbury].Includes copies of letters from WSC to the individuals mentioned above and to Edward Marsh.Also includes letters reacting to the instalments of "Marlborough" which appeared in the Sunday Times.