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Theological College, Bangalore. Dated Feb. 9, 1917 - Explains that he prolonged his stay in India at the instruction of the University of Manchester, is due to sail March 12 on the 'City of Paris', is glad he was not at sea when the news of his son's [Ralph's] death reached him, describes what he has heard from his Major and his Captain and encloses a dedication to his son for his 'The Treasure of the Magi'; also encloses an example of tabu on names by J. A. Barker [transcribed]; discusses the chance the Todas did not tell Miss Grover certain things because she was a woman, confesses he did not ask her certain questions because of it; admits he is worried about the crossing after the news of the SS California.

The Bombay Y.M.C.A., Student Branch, Lamington Road, Girgaum, Bombay. Dated Oct. 8, 1916 - Encloses Sir A. G. Cardew's letter [not transcribed] with answers to Frazer's questions, sent him by Lord Pentland; is sure if Frazer writes him he would pass on fresh queries to this lady missionary [Miss Grove?] or her predecessor Miss [C. F.] Ling, or to [John Robertson?] Henderson; will be teaching at the United Theological College, Bangalore and will be joined by Rendel Harris; is working on his 'Treasure of the Magi'; tells of his son Ralph, killed in France after two days at the front.