Orwell's official leaving notice

Even on this short, official bureaucratic form, evidence is found of the affection and admiration felt for George Orwell at the BBC. His Head of Department praises him unreservedly and would re-employ him at the drop of a hat, even though Orwell had always made it clear that he wouldn't adjust the content of his broadcasts to suit the current political climate.

L Williams, the writer of this document, was more widely known as LF Rushbrook Williams. He was an academic and civil servant with expertise in Indian affairs who played a major role in aiding the establishment of independence in the Indian subcontinent. He was also involved in the creation of the state of Israel when, as head of the Middle East Section of the Ministry of Information, he toured the region to reassure Arab leaders about British intentions regarding Palestine.