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Duke's Bungalow, Belgravia, Talawakelle, Ceylon. Dated August 6th, 1901 - Has given a general summary of what is common knowledge among natives, and encloses an article from the 'Statesman' describing a man being married first to a mango tree [transcribed]; shares more folklore stories; thinks Andrew Lang's criticism of GB due to jealousy.

Duke's Bungalow, Belgravia, Talawakelle, Ceylon. Dated 11.9.1901 - More notes on Ceylon folklore: harvest traditions and their connection to Egyptian and Hebrew religions, the use of Yantra-gals (magic stones); suggests Frazer pursue the idea that Australians had a religion identical to the old Egyptian religion.

Duke's Bungalow, Belgravia, Talawakelle, Ceylon. Dated 22 Nov. 1901 - Provides more information on water 'cut' from the river at sunrise; also sent a copy of the letter on Yantra-gals to Andrew Lang, who had it published; notes the necklaces and charms covering the nipples and vulva worn by Tamil girls; wonders why Tamils put a ring on the 2nd toe when getting married.

Duke's Bungalow, Belgravia, Talawakelle, Ceylon. Dated 31.12. 1901 - Provides another example in Ceylon of God-killing, death and resurrection of a rice God, and asks if he should send it to Andrew Lang.

Duke's Bungalow, Belgravia, Talawakelle, Ceylon. Dated 3. 9. 1905 - Sends 6 pp. of cuttings [transcribed] from a pamphlet on Jaffra Tamil customs.

Duke's Bungalow, Belgravia, Talawakelle, Ceylon. Dated [6 July 1906] - Sends a cutting on a Sinhalese national game, 'The Ankeliya' [transcribed]; mentions that a scapegoat was walked into cottages where smallpox or measles was.