6 APRIL 1962, Page 17

SIR, — 1 have been asked to write the official biography of

the late Lord Birkett, with the agree- ment of his family.

Besides the law, Lord Birkett had many other interests, including literature, Anglo-American re- lations, cricket and the preservation of the English countryside. He also had many friends, drawn from different walks in life. 1 should bC glad to hear from anyone who knew him or corresponded with him and can let me have any letters and personal recollections, which they consider of sufficient in- terest to justify inclusion or reference in a bio- graphy. Letters and other documents should be sent to me, c/o my publishers at the address below, where they will be promptly copied and returned to their owners, to whom acknowledgement will be made in the book.

H. MONTGOMLRY HYDE

90 Great Russell Street, WO,