Coward, Chance write because their offer to discuss the matter over the telephone was declined.

"You state that we professed to you that our clients' object in issuing the recent summons was to protect the girls from any risks of obscene references by their father of the kind contained in the exhibits to Lady Russell's affidavits. The matter was discussed by us with you on a number of occasions and we do no recall having made any statement which should have led you to believe that this was our clients' main concern in issuing the summons." The concern was that John's writings may indicate a change in his mental condition.

"We shall be glad if you will confirm that your letter was written on the basis of a misunderstanding and if you will withdraw the formal notice contained in your final paragraph."

Enclosed with document .101760, record 116718.