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PT is sorry he has not written earlier: 'I had not an opportunity of seeing Mr Brooks before yesterday from whom I have received all the information relative to the 'Magnetic Observatory''. The estimate has gone up due to the increased size required for the magnets supports.

Bradwall Road, Sandbach, Cheshire - Adds two more notes relating to matters arising in 'Taboo and the Perils of the Soul': Kings not to be seen by their subjects; and severed limbs treated carefully in order to be buried with them in the grave.

Informs her that he intends to pay her a visit at Rugby early in August. Asks her to keep for him until he comes the box of books that he sent. Announces that he is going to 'roam for four days and then examine at Harrow.'

5 pp. typescript, with brief editorial correspondence.

Geneva, Switzerland. - Is here for the League of Nations Assembly, 'a very amusing entertainment'; is reporting for the Daily Chronicle and has a 'good press gallery seat... & a good view of the Delegates'. Likes 'the South American States, who are numerous and excitable'; mentions a recent 'fierce turn-up' between Chile and Bolivia. The 'Great Powers are calmer, but equally determined not to be done down. France is very jealous of Britain, of course, and is very noisy during the English translations of the speeches, to drown them if possible'. Nansen is here and a 'very popular figure. Also Balfour and [?] R. Cecil'.

Dated January 22nd 1909 - Sends an article [transcribed] ahead of their meeting about totems and nomenclatures in New Guinea, with information from Rev. W. E. Bromilow with comments on the information by [Lorimer] Fison.

Mainly re ordering of metallic beryllium from Siemans-Schukert. Folder also includes correspondence with the Academic Assistance Council re provision of research facilities for Szilard.

Includes a quotation, [relating to 'A' and 'B', the university, a scholarship and a vacancy], of all she wants to say 'on the subject [they] spoke of.'

Letter declining invitation to the 1905 Apostles' dinner.

Congratulations on engagement.

Dated only 'Tuesday'.

RAB's official press cutting volume as President of the society, covering his election, ploughing match, Essex show including visit of the Queen Mother's visit, most including RAB and the three of RAB alone (16 items)