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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.

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 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.'

University College, Ethnographical and Linguistic Survey of Burma, 2A Shan Rd., Rangoon, Burma - Writes 29 Mar. 1926 to ask for a letter of support for the survey, mentioning that A. C. Haddon and F. J. Richards have seen his work, has received a letter from Sir George Grierson, asks that he point out dearth of information from Burma; also asks for copies of Frazer's ethnological questionnaires. A typed letter of 21 June 1926 thanks him for his letter, says the questionnaires haven't arrived; a typed letter of 23 Jan. 1927 details the efforts being made to save the Survey, with Haddon writing to the India Office, the Council of the R.A.I. writing to the Burma Government, and Grierson consulting with Sir Denison Ross; he is writing to American colleges and research foundations to find a back up for funds.

"in the train, on the way to Romford [to see his brother Hubert?]". - Has seen [Edward Denison?] Ross 'about B', who told him 'in confidence the reasons why they could not keep B'; these had 'nothing to do with his nationality' and seemed 'perfectly adequate' to Waley. They were unable to tell B why they sacked him, as 'this would have put him on his guard'. Tells Trevelyan not to talk about this to B, and advises him 'not to take up the cudgels for him' since the authorities seem clearly to be 'justified in their view'. Does not think there is much chance of B. being called up 'under the circumstances'; asks Bob not to mention the matter to anyone.

Accepts an invitation to coffee. [With a list of names in Lady Frazer's hand on the reverse: Jessie Noble, Offley, [Herman?] Ould [of the?] Pen Club, Mrs Pierrepont, [Sir Edward] Denison Ross, Schuster, Miss Welby, Miss Wallace, [Denis?] Saurat, [Alice?] Werner, Dr Brock.