15 December 1963

Dear Jerry:

I write again to give you two more pieces of information.

First, before coming to receive the Nobel peace Prize, I was told that one day was being kept open for the U.S. Ambassador’s reception. This affair did not take place.

Second, I was told yesterday that some members of the Norwegian Parliament are planning to ask the Parliament to make a formal protest about the affront by the U.S. Ambassadors to the Nobel Committee of the Norwegian Parliament.

I think that if this were to be done it would be damaging to the United States, and I hope that you can get our State Department to take action (an apology) fast enough to forestall it.

Sincerely,

Linus

15 December 1963

Dear Daddy,

I write to say we were very pleased to be here with you and all the family.

I am sorry that Crellin’s and my predicament has been of some disturbance to you. It was lack of knowledge and lack of adequate preparation for the unforeseen, and I began corrective measures too late.

I have paid Kr320 of my bill (all I have) which is out 8th day, our first supper and the champagne.

I think the supper that six of us had on the 11th is too expensive but I can think of nothing I can do about it.

We should be pleased to pay it all (you provided adequately) but cannot do so at short notice this distance from London.

I hope you will come to London soon and stay with us. I look forward to a lively correspondence with you in the meantime.

Love from Peter.