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King's Head Hotel, Cirencester. Dated 22 April 1915 - Returns the proof of the preface; Lilly needs a thorough rest, has been unwell for months.

Ben Wyvis Hotel, Strathpeffer Spa, N.B. Dated 8 June 1915 - Returns the proofs of the preface and illustrations [of 'The Northern Bantu']; is glad to have good news of Norman [Roscoe].

Ben Wyvis Hotel, Strathpeffer Spa. Dated 12 July 1915 - Describes their long holiday, in Cirencester, Edinburgh, Kenmore, and Strathpeffer; mentions that the Cambridge University Press has published a school edition of his wife's book 'La Maison aux Panonceaux'; mentions [James Hope] Moulton's loss [his wife Eliza's death] and Moulton's plan to spend a year with the Parsees in India; Macmillan is publishing a book by [Robert] Russell, ['The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India'] which will be valuable; wonders if he has seen [W. H. R.] Rivers' work 'The History of Melanesian Society' he has not read it yet; has improved his Hebrew on holiday.

Breadalbane Hotel, Kenmore, Perthshire. Dated 18 July 1915 - Discusses Lilly's idea of accepting the Archdeaconry [in Africa] Roscoe has been offered on a temporary basis in order that he could do some anthropological work; suggests he approach Macmillan if not them, then Hutchinson with his popular book; Moulton's loss was the death of his wife, but he knows no details; [Kate] Marseille, a German friend in Cambridge has also died, the Marseilles' son [Rudolph] has joined the English army in the war; is interested to hear that [W. H. R.] Rivers has returned from the New Hebrides; is glad to hear that Roscoe will be lecturing to missionary students at Cambridge, wishes there could be a permanent provision for such instruction.

Princes Street Station Hotel, Edinburgh. Dated 8th. Sept. 1915 - Is glad his lectures to missionary students went well, and that he was able to interest some in anthropology; answers his questions about offerings of blood to hero vs nature gods and does not have a theory how primitive man bridges the chasm between nature gods; describes his holiday, and plans to finish 'Folk-Lore in the Old Testament' at the end of it; Edinburgh is full of military and naval men.

Trinity College, Cambridge. Dated 19th May 1911 - Thanks him for 'Taboo'; [John] Roscoe has had interviews with the secretaries of the Prime Minister and the Lord Chancellor; and one, [Adolphus] Liddell, reports it went well; he had previously written to Kenneth Muir Mackenzie and received a cordial reply.

10 King's Parade, Cambridge. Dated 30 Oct. 1915 - Has sent his 'Golden Bough' and 'Psyche's Task' to Kingsmead, accidentally sent the anthropological questions there as well; has [William] Ridgeway's book which apparently controverts some of his views, and has had a friendly letter from him; [W. H. R.] Rivers is expected in Cambridge in two weeks, perhaps he can come visit then.

Trinity College, Cambridge. Dated 23rd May 1910 - Thanks him for his copy of 'Totemism and Exogamy', grieves that [Lorimer] Fison and [A. W.] Howitt have not lived to read it; had a visit from [John] Roscoe; and discusses ways he has supported Roscoe's candidature: he reminded [Lord] Crewe of Frazer's application for Roscoe, and wrote to Sir Kenneth Muir Mackenzie recommending Roscoe; notes that he knows the Chancellor [Lord Loreburn], but thinks it more effective to approach Muir Mackenzie.

10 King's Parade, Cambridge. Dated 10 Nov. 1915 - Thanks him for the copy of ['The Northern Bantu']; Lilly instructs him to say she does not think he should give copies to the guarantors but will explain when she sees him.

Ovington Rectory, Thetford. Dated 20 November 1915 - Has made two attempts to answer her letter, thinks it would be a grave mistake to shield James from [William] Ridgeway's book ['Dramas and Dramatic Dances of Non-European Races '?]; says he will be happy to write thank you notes to his book's guarantors; fixes a day to visit; will take up the matter of the Gifford Lectures.

1 Brick Court, Temple E.C. Dated 11th March 1916 - Is glad the book reached him, and that [George Foot?] Moore's book is helpful; is working on 'Folk-Lore in the Bible'; is interested to hear about the Feltwell living; his nephew [John Steggall] has been appointed to a ship, and Lilly's nephew [Cecil Dodd?] has a commission in a line regiment; have good accounts of Lilly's children in Stockholm [Charles] and Paris [Lilly].

1 Brick Court, Temple. Dated 10 July 1916 - Says it is for him to decide whether to write an article for [Oric?] Bates on Africa, and makes suggestions for topics to include if he does; wonders if he might write a book of essays on these subjects; will be happy to look at his paper on Magic Miracles; questions the connection between polygamy and ultimogeniture; is studying the custom of deferring the consummation of marriage for some time.

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].

1 Brick Court, Temple. Dated 22 Sept. 1916 - Is concerned to hear of a narrow escape from the Zeppelins; would be glad to see his article for the Peabody Museum; would be glad to see Dr Steele of the C.M.S. and will put in a good word for the anthropological training of missionaries; thinks the missionary societies could get a lower rate on a bulk purchase of his anthropological questions booklet; is investigating cross cousin marriage, which he discusses; Lilly is translating three French books on the war and is overworking herself; his 'Folk-Lore in the Old Testament is growing to be a big book; he will give the Huxley Memorial Lecture in November.

1 Brick Court, Temple, E.C. Dated 15th October 1916 - Is interested in his mention of widowers marrying the sister of their wife in Roscoe's 'Worship of the Dead'; is glad he is investigating cousin marriage among the Bantus; enjoyed his talk with Dr Steele, is glad to hear of his scheme for a Missionary College in London; Rendel Harris' paper on the Mandrake will be useful in connection with Jacob; saw nothing of the Zeppelins but heard distinct firing on one occasion.

1 Brick Court, Temple, London. Dated 25th Nov. 1918 - Encloses a letter from Sir Peter Mackie [not transcribed] in which all appears organised for the expedition; invites him to visit them in Nantwych.

1 Brick Court, Temple, London, E.C.4. Dated 29 November 1918 - Has spoken with [Arthur] Keith who has been in touch with the Royal Academy and their support of the proposed expedition [to Uganda]; a comiittee to administer the funds will be made up of [W. H. R.] Rivers, [A. C.] Haddon, Frazer, and a Government official; asks him to draw up an outline of the proposed expedition and make estimates about the costs. In a postscript he reminds him of Lilly's recommendation he obtain a phonograph and learn to use it by lessons from [William] Manning, who has been busy with munition work; Lilly suggests he must practise for a long time beforehand to get the best results; she says it is useless to get the loan of one from Haddon or [Charles S.] Myers, who 'for years cut her out of her legitimate profits by lending explorers cheap and unreliable German instruments'; the difference between those who trained to use it and those who did not is 'patent to any listener'.

1 Brick Court, Temple, London, E.C.4. Dated December 20th. 1918 - Has heard from [W. H. R.] Rivers about the Royal Society meeting, a committee has been formed [to oversee funds for the proposed expedition [to Uganda]; suggests he write the Secretary ([William] Hardy of Caius); his chapter on Jacob's marriage [in 'Folk-Lore in the Old Testament'] is the most important from the anthropological point of view.

Albemarle Club, 37 Dover Street, W.1. Dated 27 Dec. 1918 - Saw [Arthur] Keith at the Athenaeum, who explained the delay with the expedition committee [of the Royal Society] is that Walter Long wants to head it but has to wait until the election to see if he is Colonial Secretary; Keith will see that funds are available after Lilly explained to him that at the Army & Navy Stores it is necessary to pay when giving an order; had a good view of the King and President Wilson driving to the palace.

1 Brick Court, Temple, London, E.C.4. Dated 3 Feb. 1919 - More about the Royal Society committee funding Roscoe's expedition to Uganda: [Arthur] Keith is waiting to know whether [Walter] Long and Lord Milner will join the Committee; is glad an inexpensive substitute can be found, and that he will use Goverment agents in Mombasa.

Hotel Lutetia, 43 Boulevard Raspail, Paris. Dated 16th. March 1919 - The death of Lilly's daughter [Lilly Grove] has been a heavy blow; wonders when he will leave on his expedition [to Uganda] and hopes he met with Sir David Prain.

Hotel Lutetia, 43 Bourlevard Raspail, Paris. Dated 26 March 1919 - Describes being called to Paris on the illness of his stepdaughter Lilly Mary Grove and her sudden death; in addition to seeing Sir David Prain, hopes he would see [Arthur] Hinks, Secretary of the Royal Geographical Society, who might be of good practical help; wonders how the preparations are going.

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.

1 Brick Court, Temple, London, E.C.4. Dated April 10th. 1919 - Is pleased how things are turning out for the expedition [to Uganda]; has written to [Arthur] Hinks about the maps; has written to Denison Ross about [phonograph] records and a standard comparative vocabulary; will consult Macmillan about a new and improved edition of 'The Baganda'; as to the drugs, they don't think [Arthur] Keith is the person to apply to; will visit [Sir Peter] Mackie and thank him for his generosity; thinks his idea of a clerk is a good one; anticipates valuable results from the expedition.

1 Brick Court, Temple, London, E.C.4. Dated 14 April 1919 - Makes recommendations of people to apply to: Mr Reeve Wallace about sugar, butter, and jam, and the Apothecaries Hall or the Pharmaceutical Society about analysing drugs; will be visiting [Sir Peter] Mackie.

Corraith, Symington, by Kilmarnock. Dated Wednesday, 16th. April 1919 - Is staying with [Peter] Mackie who assures him he intends to see the Roscoe expedition through, will be helpful as to the stores of sugar, butter, and jam and the drugs for analysis; encloses a response from Denison Ross [not transcribed] about vocabulary.

1 Brick Court, Temple, London, E.C.4. Dated 25 April 1919 - Sends him a Geographical Journal with an article on Southern Abyssinia; is sorry to hear his ship is delayed; found a phonograph at Liverpool for him, which Lilly secured for him.

1 Brick Court, Temple, London, E.C.4. Dated 16 May 1919 - Is sorry to hear of the sailing delay [of his ship for his expedition]; encloses a comparative vocabulary of Swahili dialects [not transcribed]; Lilly thinks he should apply to Denison Ross for the phonograph records which even if duplicated and stored would still form a 'permanent and valuable series of documents, to which you or others could at any time refer.'

1 Brick Court, Temple, London, E.C.4. Dated 23 May 1919 - Wishes him the best on the eve of departure; urges him to take care of his health; mentions a notice in 'The Times'; reminds him that [Peter] Mackie has said he would see the expedition through financially.

1 Brick Court, Temple, London, E.C.4. Dated 9 June 1919 - Roscoe's letter to the Editor of 'The Times' [about Ruanda] appeared last Friday; he sent a copy to [Peter] Mackie; [William] Ridgeway is ill.