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Officers' names at the top of the list: Robert Busbridge, captain; Richard Whitehead, lieutenant; Thomas Bolney, ensign; Henry Beesline and Henry Clayden, sergeants; William Francklin, drummer; Peter Heaward, Thomas Gray and George Norcott, corporals. Three columns of names of soldiers in alphabetical order.

Note at bottom: 'Portsmo. 9ber [November] 30th 1661. Mustered then in Capt. Rob[ert] Busbridge his Companey in his Ma[jes]ties Garrison of Portsmouth under the Command of his Royale Highnes the Duke of Yorke [later James II], the Capt[ain] Lieut[enant] & Ensigne Two Serg[ean]ts & theire Corporalls one Drum with one hundred Private Souldiers'.

Signed by Josiah Stubbin, Deputy Muster Master, Richard Whitehead and Thomas Bolney.

Announces that he is going to Paris for the Easter vacation. Remarks that he has not received any letters from her, and presumes that she is busy 'on domestic cases'. Reports that he has not heard anything about Wellington College for a while, and asks how many boys there are there. Mentions that he saw a paragraph in the Times 'about chapel', and hopes that they have not all caught cold in going in and out. Asks after Martin, and wonders if he would remember Henry if he saw him. Reports that Arthur is leaving them now for the continent; thinks that he is wise in going abroad instead of going home before the Tripos list is out, 'because at home he would brood over it so much more.' Claims that he will be surprised if Arthur 'is anywhere else than 2d.'

Asks if she has played any more chess, and states that he has had a game or two since he came up to Cambridge, but finds that it has always interfered with his work. In relation to his Arabic, claims that 'it has languished rather of late', and believes that the only place where he can work well at a subject of that kind is a place like Dresden, where he can isolate himself completely. Nevertheless, he hopes to be pretty well advanced both in Arabic and in Hebrew by the end of the Long Vacation. Remarks that he has heard that 'there are ten volumes of Les Miserables', but that he has hitherto been able to read only the fourth. Believes that there are two volumes of Kinglake's history of the Crimea, but that he read the first three weeks previously, and has got no further.

Is going down to Rugby for a day or two at the end of the week; undertakes to avoid politics, and to discuss only 'the more interesting subject of Matrimony.' Reports that lately he has been reading ' "Ladies' advice to each other" in several little books, and flatter[s himself] that he knows a thing or two of [her] sex'. Claims that he did so because he hates 'being taunted as a Fellow of a College with ignorance of the female character'. Sends his love to Edward, and remarks that he has not heard 'that he is found out yet.'

Visit to Frating, school treat: Frating

Sends best wishes.

Christmas card with a photograph of Gielgud on a deckchair at the beach, cigarette in mouth, marking a [script?].

Condolence note on the death of Paul Giovanni, reflects on his interaction with him every spring at [the University of South Carolina], Columbia, describes a memorial service they held, and encloses his 'Lines in Memory of Paul Giovanni', read at the service; assures Peter he always spoke lovingly of him.

79 Brook Green, London, W.6. - Comments on Peter's interaction with men who suffer under the Profit Machine; has done well in the Army, his training was accelerated and he is going to Sandhurst; hopes to see him.

Thanks her for her letter. Reports on how his days are spent. Mentions William's visit to his family home. Is glad to hear his mother's good account of Minnie. Reports that he had a letter from Edward [Benson] some days previously; believes him not to be 'the right man in the right place', and thinks of him as 'thrown away' in his role as headmaster. In relation to a proposed stay at Sydenham declares himself to be 'tolerably indifferent', and states that he only wants to be able to see her and have the opportunity of quiet study. Thinks however that it might be a bore 'going and settling down for a short time [especially Xmas time] in a place' where they know nobody and have no introductions. Asks if her idea includes Edward and Minnie. Gives his own ideas in relation to how the time should be spent; 'paying visits vaguely and spending the rest of the time at Cambridge', and a week or so at Rugby. His idea, however, does not include William. Admits that he would enjoy being near London. Reports that Arthur is very well 'under his gymnastics' Announces that he is going on Tuesday to stay a night with a friend 'who has been among the D[ ] and [ ]'. Informs her that there is a little book about the latter by Lord Carnarvon. Asks if she has seen Dr [Joseph?] Wolff's life.

Printed at top: Robert Fryer - Has enjoyed working with Peter on 'Light Comedies', is a model for never giving up striving for perfection.

Typescript with emendations in Shaffer's hand.

With sketch of cavalry soldier on rocking horse, ox and 'Brother Piet' on a kopje.

Emily and Georgina Mayor, visit to John and Mary Anna Cooper: Coppenhall