Add. MS b/36/283
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c 1947-c 1955
Part of Additional Manuscripts b
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.