The author tells how much time ("a devil of a time") he spent for trimming down his report. If this is still too bulky for publication, he is ready to receive "an impartial judgement".

C.Shaw sends two papers to all the editors and asks them to send comments on Fujino's paper to Tony Brooker as responsible editor, and comments on Olle's paper to Mark Halpern.

The author is taking steps to expedite the decision about the addressee's paper and he hopes it will be done in a couple of weeks.

The author wants to know about a decision on his paper.

The author says that the addressee's paper has been sent to the publisher (Pergamon Press) and soon the addressee should be receiving page proofs.

The author trusts that the final draft of his paper has been received by addressee.

The author is sorry to say that the addressee's article would not be appropriate for publication in the Annual Review. The reviewer's comments are attached.

As responsible editor, the author has decided against publication of Erikson's paper in the Annual Review. Moreover, he earnestly recommends to publish the article of Lucas and Walk.

The author tells of the similarity of scientific interests and sends his paper; proposes to meet Ershov ehen he comes to California

informing of the demise of Mr. R. Goodman and the problems with publishing of the series of books, "Annual Review in Automatic Programming", that he edited; asking Ershov to be a member of the Editorial Board

The author answers to questions from addressee's letter of 10 December. He informs on the schedule for Volume 6. The addressee has asked to prepare a preface for the hard bound Volume 6.

C.Shaw sends four papers by W.H.Burge to all the editors and asks their opinions about considering any of the four papers for publication in ARAP. He informs on completion of the editorial work for Volume 6. He raises perplexing questions about publisher and Volume 7.

Author informs that the addressee's paper has been accepted for publication in the Annual Review. It's necessary to react to Bob Floyd's comments and to send the revised document to Mr. Alan J. Steel, Chief Book Editor of Pergamon Press, who will be expecting it.

The fifth volume of Annuel Review has been published. The volume is a handsome one and seems to be very well printed. The authors have sent to Pergamon much of the contents of the next volume. They are still dissatisfied by the paucity of contributions from outside the English-speaking community.

Director of Britannica Reviews suggests to the Editorial Board of ARAP collaboration in publishing Annual Review series. He represents a compensation plan and a few editorial changes that would be desirable in the series.

The author politely rejects a proposal of Britannica Reviews. The Editorial Board of Annual Review considers that the current arrangement with Pergamon Press is preferable.

This is a covered letter. The author encloses a copy of the first Richard Goodman Memorial Lecture by Lord Bowden. He gives Lord Bowden's address for direct correspondence.

The author asks all the editors about publishing Lord Bowden's Richard Goodman Memorial Lecture (enclosed).