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Offprint from an unidentified publication of the speech given in honour of French Minister of War Paul Painlevé 17 Nov. 1927.

62 rue Lafayette, Paris - Reports on a meeting with Paul Geuthner; would like to form a group, 'Amis de Frazer', so that he could represent her interests more effectively[?], and suggests Painlevé but fears he may be too busy.

Sir William Dunn Institute, Tennis Court Road, Cambridge - Accepts an invitation to dine, is grateful for the chance to meet Painlevé.

The Chemical Laboratory, The University, Cambridge - Regrets that he cannot accept the invitation to dine on 17 November [to meet Paul Painlevé].

5 Cadogan Gardens, S.W.3. - Sends money [for a subscription to Besterman's bibliography] in both his and his wife's name; his wife says she is very brave; is sorry to hear of Sir James' poor eyesight; notices France is honouring Painlevé more at his death than they did in life.

The Master's Lodge, Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge - Thanks her for the sympathy on the death of his wife [Catherine]; one of the highlights of his Vice-Chancellorship was when [Paul] Painlevé came to Cambridge for an honorary degree; was impressed by Sir James' humility in asking a favour, when he might have commanded it.

Accepts an invitation to dine at Trinity on 17 November [to meet Paul Painlevé].

Trinity Lodge, Cambridge - Asks them to stay when [Paul] Painlevé and his friend are staying at the Lodge; other invitations she is declining, as she is still grieving the death of two brothers in one week.

Ambassade de France, à Londres - Congratulates the Frazers on the success of Painlevé's visit, and congratulates him on his election to l'Académie des Inscriptions.

Hotel Palais d'Orsay, Paris. Dated 4 April, 1932 - Thanks him for [Sir Walter] Spencer's 'Correspondence', his 'Faith, Hope and Charity in Primitive Religion' and for offering to dedicate the second volume to him; notes that Spencer's criticism of Frazer's theory of circumcision and subincision is persuasive and should he ever publish a new edition, would warn readers of this fact; thanks him for putting in a good word at St. Andrew's [re: the honorary doctorate?]; has enjoyed meeting their French friends in Paris: [Lucien] Lévy-Bruhl, [Marcel] Mauss, [Paul] Painlevé; [Paul] Rivet is due to return from Indo-China. With a typescript footnote identifying the volume dedicated to Frazer, and quoting the dedication.

Observatory, Cambridge - Accepts an invitation to dine at Trinity on 17 November [to meet Paul Painlevé].

32, Victoria Street, London, S.W.1. - Accepts her invitation to hear Painlevé lecture in London.

19 De Freville Avenue, Cambridge - Accepts Frazer's invitation to dine at Trinity on 17 November [to meet Paul Painlevé].

Great Shelford - Accepts an invitation to dine at Trinity on 17 November [to meet Paul Painlevé].

From the Vice-Chancellor of the University, The Master's Lodge, Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge - Thanks him for the invitation to dine with the Ambassador and Painlevé, but asks to be excused as he will be seeing him later that day; there will be a scarlet gown and a choice of bonnets at the Lodge before Weekes conducts Painlevé to the Senate House.

Ambassade de France, à Londres - Concerning arrangements for Painlevé's visit.

Ambassade de France, à Londres - He is inviting [Paul] Painlevé and M. Appelle to his house, and asks at the same time how certain it is that he will visit, if there is a doubt, it would be best to put off the visit, as the budget discussions do not appear complete [?].

The Master's Lodge, Downing College, Cambridge - Accepts an invitation to dine at Trinity on 17 November to meet Paul Painlevé, with whom he had some correspondence when he was Vice-Chancellor.

Newnham Cottage, Queen's Road, Cambridge - Is changing his plans so that he can hear Painlevé speak, but warns that if Painlevé doesn't speak English, his French is too poor for social purposes.

6 Selwyn Gardens, Cambridge - Accepts an invitation to dine at Trinity on 17 November [to meet Paul Painlevé].

Newnham Cottage, Queen's Road, Cambridge - Cannot accept the invitation to dine and meet Painlevé, as he will be at the Royal Society of Medicine that day; is glad Painlevé is getting an honorary degree.