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Melrose, Shoot-Up-Hill, N.W.2. - Writes to propose a time to meet with Lord Balfour to discuss the proposed expedition [of Roscoe to Central Africa].

Ovington Rectory, Thetford - In the letter of 8 April writes to thank him for his letter, has not been away for a year and does little work in the parish; details the illness of his wife [Agnes], and the circumstance of a beam under the fireplace catching fire; is thankful not to be blind, imbecile, or bedridden, should say he has 'fought the good fight'; only news from Cambridge is from Schneider, who is lame from a fall. In the letter of 5 May, he thanks Frazer for 'Garnered Sheaves'; hopes he has a new assistant; had another 'attack of blood pressure' which caused him to fall unconscious for an hour or two.

Accompanied by an envelope with a note on the sender and date in Frazer's hand.

Exeter College, Oxford - Has received the bust of Sir James, and is storing it in his classroom; thinks it ought to be placed rather high, as the face inclines downwards; 'Cambridge meant well' when it appointed R [John Roscoe?], given that everyone knows the 'Golden Bough' is the source of his inspiration; is glad to hear they are having a 'giddy' time in Paris.

Ovington Rectory, Thetford - In response to Frazer's letter relating to a proposed expedition to Africa, is feeling able and would wish to go to Karamojo in the Uganda Protectorate and from there to the Anglo Sudan, where he would hope to study the Turkana, Galla, and the Didongo tribes, and estimates the cost would be about £5000 for two men for at least two years; encloses a carbon copy of the letter. Accompanied by the envelope.

Two more copies of this letter were enclosed in a Letter from John Roscoe to Lady Frazer 13 Apr. 1925 (FRAZ/33/322).

Corraith, Symington, by Kilmarnock [on mourning stationery] - The money has been lodged with the Royal Society, and invested as a War Loan until Roscoe's Expedition is ready to set out; the delay is unfortunate, but a wise one; his only son Logan died in Palestine in December, taking a Turkish position outside Jerusalem; asks what she thinks of Russia now, and the result of Socialism; the idea of Socialism is to prevent man from rising; sends her a copy of 'The Keeper's Book', suggests she read the Preface but not the Introduction, which would be a waste of time; he is only a common vulgar tradesman trying to make 'filthy lucre which the intellectuals claim to despise'.

51 South Street, Mayfair, W. - Is delighted Sir James is to be honoured [with the Frazer Lectureship on Social Anthropology?]; Roscoe is doing well, hears he got £1000 for his last book; has been busy, things are very bad, no money in the proper hands, Labour has it and 'they are not educated or civilized, social barbarians'.

Majestic Hotel, Harrowgate - Is busy bathing and resting; bought 180 copies of 'Passages from Black', there are 700 left; is sorry they did not meet Mills [James Philip Mills?], who has now returned to India; is sorry about [John] Roscoe, he has a splendid chance but is a poor lecturer, when he lectured before the Provost and Professors in City Chambers Glasgow, he spoke 'Piffle' when he had so much to tell.

Ovington Rectory, Thetford - He had given up hope of an expedition, and is awaiting the outcome of Frazer's meeting with Lord Balfour with keen interest; had thought of seeking another living but has decided to wait to see what happens. Sends an enclosure, a copy of a letter from Bertram Pollock [catalogued as Item 21].

Ovington Rectory, Thetford - His aim for the expedition would be to seek more definite information about the Stone Age and the introduction of iron work and gold art in Central Africa; Professor Macalester [R. A. Stewart Macalister?] believes the Lake region of Central Africa to be the source of gold art, and Professor Flinders Petrie and Professor Naville have encouraged his belief that early Egypt was influenced by people from that part of Africa.

4 Carlton Gardens, Pall Mall, S.W.1. - Acknowledges his letter suggesting an expedition by Roscoe to Central Africa, will have the proposal examined but warns the [British] Academy's funds are 'very exiguous!!'

Ovington Rectory, Thetford - Has filled out a form Frazer sent him, doesn't think they ought to call it the Sladen expedition unless it is thought wise, left him to sign the paper on his behalf; is horrified to hear of Lady Frazer's accident with the mouthwash, the results might have been fatal, and the pain must be extreme.

The Palace, Norwich - An enclosure to a letter from Roscoe to Frazer dated 16 Jan. 1925 (Item 18). Suggests taking a friend on the expedition; rather than resign, his parish should have a locum tenens; looks on the expedition with good will, knows Lord Balfour and would be happy to answer his questions.

The Percy Sladen Memorial Fund c/o The Linnean Society, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W.1. - On Professor Seward's instructions, sends a copy of the application form for the Fund [for a proposed expedition by John Roscoe], established in 1902 by the widow of W. Percy Sladen with an annual income of £2000, given in aid of expeditions having the object of advancement of Biological Science.

From the Vice-Chancellor of the University, The Master's Lodge, Downing College, Cambridge - Typed letter suggesting Frazer write a letter of application for a grant for the [Roscoe] Africa Expedition from the Worts Fund early in February, with a card dated the next day thanking him for the application.

Vanves (Seine), 15 rue de Paris - Was interested to read what Frazer sent him about [John] Roscoe's expedition; suggests a time to meet after Easter.

Ovington Rectory, Thetford - Encloses two copies of his letter of 16 Jan. 1925 to Sir James, in which he proposes going to Karamojo in the Uganda Protectorate and from there to the Anglo Sudan, where he would hope to study the Turkana, Galla, and Didongo tribes. Accompanied by the envelope. The original and another copy of this letter appears as FRAZ/15/17.

Emmanuel College Lodge, Cambridge - Reports that Mr Wilson paid Roscoe [for the Frazer lecture] in December and that it may be possible to assimilate the Cambridge regulations to those of Oxford before it comes to the turn of Cambridge again.

From the Vice Chancellor, University of Cambridge, The Lodge, Corpus Christi College, Cambridge - Wonders if he would propose a vote of thanks at the end of Roscoe's lecture.

28 Grange Road, Barnes, S.W.13 - Is pleased they agree about dropping Marett's lecture from the Frazer Lecture volume [because of controversial content relating to Elliot Smith] ; has Roscoe's letter of authority and will take it to Macmillan.

Ovington Rectory, Thetford - Thanks him for his letter; shares his recollections of the customs of the Uganda tribes regarding the year: they followed lunar months, but those in agriculture thought about the year; the new year started when the first thunder of the rainy season was heard; rainmakers tried to give reasons for variances and blamed the people for the neglect of duty; is working on lectures for Cambridge, which [Thomas Callan] Hodson asked him to give, but isn't pleased with a change in terms regarding the fee. Accompanied by an envelope.

Vanves (Seine), 15 rue de Paris - Regrets he cannot see him that evening; in the new edition of his book ['L'Étude comparée des religions'] he refers to Frazer's support of Roscoe in Uganda.

Manuscript draft in Frazer's hand, corrected, of his obituary of John Roscoe in 'Nature', dated 7 Nov. 1932, with Lady Frazer's note on the cover page noting that after Dec. 11 they will be travelling; with the proof, corrected.

2 Wordsworth Grove, Cambridge - Will tell Radcliffe-Brown that he really owes his nomination to give the Frazer Lecture to Sir James; does not see any way of arranging for publication; defends Hutton, who has been going through a busy and anxious time; asks that she not 'hark back again to the Roscoe lecture', doesn't believe Ridgeway arranged it.

80 Chesterton Road - Encloses a copy of his notes on the Uganda custom of prolonging the life of the king, The Feast of the Bakerekere; apologises it is so meagre, will write the Katikiro for a fuller account; has written to Bishop Tucker to get his approval for undertaking Anthropology for the Board, if that works, it should disarm the C.M.S. committee; hopes the play is not causing undue anxiety; thanks him for sight of Mr [Hinde?]'s article. Accompanied by the envelope.

80 Chesterton Road - Encloses notes on the Bituma or mounds, entitled 'The Uganda Custom of Balongo and Nakimu'; ['The Sacrificial places of the kings of Uganda' is also present]; will write the Katikiro again, and returns his copy of [W. H. R.?] Rivers' book.

Accompanied by the envelope with a note in Frazer's hand, 'Mr Roscoe's notes on reincarnation &c.'

Ovington Rectory, Thetford - Dr Haddon and Ernest [Haddon?] have been to see him about some writing of Ernest's on East Africa; has been unwell, is having problems with his eyes, is sorry to hear about Frazer's trouble with his own; Norman [Roscoe] returned last week, is settling his children at school and will soon go back to Japan.

59 Croham Road, South Croydon - Thanks Frazer for his obituary notice of his father [John Roscoe] in 'Nature'; his father valued Frazer's opinion above all others.