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Houghton, Huntington - Was born in 1863, and is the seventh son of the seventh son and considered lucky, was asked to go into new houses to strew salt in the corners of rooms, on hearths and thresholds, and was offered money to throw dice for people in raffles; offers comments on points in 'The Golden Bough'; if Frazer would like to meet, he offers a cup of tea 'in one of the most beautiful villages in England', cites John Marr as a reference; expects no answer but on the postcard enclosed [postcard is still attached].