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The Presbytery, 505 Main Street, Carlton, Nottingham.—Supports Smith’s application for the professorship of English at Fribourg. He is an excellent English scholar and an excellent Catholic.

Boarbank Hall, Grange-over-Sands.—Has mislaid Smith’s last letter. Sends a belated testimonial [2/5] from Father Petit, who is preoccupied with the founding of a seminary in Nottinghamshire. Hanrahan is sure that Fribourg will give Smith an adequate salary, which might be supplemented by work at local finishing-schools. Would like to do more writing (he started writing verse again seriously two or three years ago), but lacks the necessary strength and solitude at present. Is busy with Christmas activities. ‘You will be examining, not so amusing, I’m afraid, but I hope you are keeping up your spirits.’ Sends news of [H. S.] Vaughan, a contemporary at Downing, who has asked after Smith.

Boarbank Hall, Grange-over-Sands, Lancs.—Has learned from Father Petit of Smith’s return to Cambridge. Encloses news from Father Hanrahan of a vacant chair at Fribourg and refers to his own experience of the place. Hanrahan has also written to Fathers Gilbey, Corbishley, and Martindale. Has now been chaplain at Boarbank Hall, a convalescent home for insurance patients, for four years. Encourages Smith to come and stay if he ever needs a few days’ peace.

119 Page Moss Lane, Liverpool.—Bids him bon voyage. Like Smith, he has been disturbed by anti-aircraft guns, but it will be quieter at Upholland College, where he is now going. Encloses a portrait photo. Encourages him to call on Father Petit, who will give him the address of some friends in New York, and refers to Petit’s revision of the breviary. Hopes Smith will be happy in Venezuela. Has received a kind letter from Cuttle, incidentally revealing Smith’s ‘Romanism’.