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9 Schwindgasse 9, The Times, Vienna - Encloses a clipping from 'Pester Lloyd' [headed 'Leichenschändung als Mittel gegen die Dürre']; the photos were never sent off; 'Bankers' Money' [by J. Shield Nicholson] came safely; asks what he thought of [Henry] Balfour's address at the British Association, 'he always seems to me to hold a brief for dishonest doubt'.

1 Jowett Walk, Oxford - Points out that four Frazer Lectures have been printed by different presses, Professor Balfour is waiting for further instructions before printing his 1937 lecture, and Professor Hutton has mentioned the plan to deliver the 1938 lecture; wonders if they have plans to print the lectures, and with the Cambridge Press.

Kohima, Naga Hills, Assam - Encloses typescript 'Treatment of the Dead at Karawi' for his volume on the belief in immortality, as it is different from that of most Nagas; also encloses articles of his which appeared in 'Man in India' [not present]; is back from a tour across country never before visited or only by Woodthorpe, is passing his photographs to Balfour and hopes for publication; in a postscript, he passes along a reference to the Karen version of the fall of man in MacMahon's 'The Karens of the Golden Chersonese'. Accompanied by two photographs: one identified as Furniture of the Dead from [Karasira?], the other a Pangkhul grave with soul house behind.

Accompanied by the envelope.

2 Wordsworth Grove, Cambridge - Thanks her for the Frazer Lectures volume; thought he didn't have a copy but finds he does, will give it to the Faculty Library as a gift from her; understands that Balfour's lecture was printed and that Hutton's will be soon.

Fairlawn, Bearsden, Dumbartonshire - Discusses the arrangements being made about her father [Baldwin Spencer's] papers and collections: photographs sent to Mr [L. C. G.] Clarke at Cambridge and the papers and letters with them to [G. J.?] Heath c/o Macmillan's; is not sure Sir James meant for her to keep her father's letters; [Henry] Balfour is giving them a chapter, and has picked out some things for the Pitt Rivers Museum, and the rest are going to Melbourne; L. Dudley Buxton has 'seldom or never examined specimens of so great an importance in my life'; she is pleased, and is pleased for Miss Hamilton, who went to such effort to get the collection back home; hopes Sir James will give some pages for the book [of selected letters]; Miss Hamilton has sailed to Australia but will return in June; her elder son [Alastair] has had measles; is going to France for the holidays, has been down to Gare Loch.

Langley Lodge, Pullens Lane, Headington Hill, Oxford - In the letter of 9 Jan. he thanks her for the Frazer Lectures volume, and describes giving his lecture in Liverpool; his thoughts of publication; thinks the lecture administration is unorganised and hopes that Hutton will have more information; is surprised people ask her if they can be appointed to the lectureship; was interested in her account of the Torres Strait Expedition luncheon and references by others to Frazer as Master, a phrase from his own lecture; is happy for her to quote him in the prospectus [for 'Anthologia Anthropologica'?]; is impressed Frazer carries on despite blindness.
In the letter of 12 Jan. he thanks her for her letter, hopes she will be successful reorganising the Frazer lectures in Cambridge; he will hold up his MS until Cambridge decides what to do; was not at all worried about not being put up by the Vice Chancellor when he gave his lecture, as the Vice Chancellor was very friendly; will try to get in a word with Hutton; will miss the lecture as he has to be at a meeting of the R.G.S.; hopes to subscribe to 'Africa" ['Anthologia Anthropologica. The Native Races of Africa and Madagascar'], but has had to economise due to surgical, nursing, and R.G.S. expenses.

The Times, Vienna. 27, 31.viii.1904 - Encloses a cutting from 'Pester Lloyd' [not transcribed, is with the original letter and headed 'Leichenschändung als Mittel gegen die Dürre']; the photos were never sent off; 'Bankers' Money' [by J. Shield Nicholson] came safely; asks what he thought of [Henry] Balfour's address at the British Association, 'he always seems to me to hold a brief for dishonest doubt'.

Hill Crest, Dormans Park, East Grinstead - Gives advice, as asked, on using the garden of the Royal Geographical Society, and on the insertion of leaflets in the 'Geographical Journal', and suggests writing to the President Professor Balfour; also suggests the "Geographical Magazine" and the Central Asian Society, where Sir Percy Sykes has influence.

Woodside, Cove, Dumbartonshire - Encloses a letter from her mother [Baldwin Spencer's widow, letter is not present]; has heard from Sir Arthur Keith, who says that Mr Balfour of the Pitt Rivers Museum is the person to contact about the small collection.

Langley Lodge, Pullens Lane, Headington Hill, Oxford - Apologises for the long delay in responding, he has had a series of operations; believes the 'Anthologia Anthopologica' will be valuable; agrees with her that Frazer's work should be recognised by the Royal Geographical Society but that the awards are made for field-work, not academic work, would be delighted if there was a way to bring it about. Accompanied by the envelope.