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Ovington Rectory, Thetford - In the letter of 8 April writes to thank him for his letter, has not been away for a year and does little work in the parish; details the illness of his wife [Agnes], and the circumstance of a beam under the fireplace catching fire; is thankful not to be blind, imbecile, or bedridden, should say he has 'fought the good fight'; only news from Cambridge is from Schneider, who is lame from a fall. In the letter of 5 May, he thanks Frazer for 'Garnered Sheaves'; hopes he has a new assistant; had another 'attack of blood pressure' which caused him to fall unconscious for an hour or two.

Accompanied by an envelope with a note on the sender and date in Frazer's hand.

Correspondence on articles and reviews by Frisch (many not documented elsewhere in the collection).
C.118: 1957–60
C.119: 1970–75. Includes a short article 'One Christmas I shall never forget' [1938] 1973, notes for article on High Energy Physics 1974, correspondence arising from Frisch's article 'Shooting sparrows in the dark' 1975 and a biographical 'profile' of Frisch 1975.
C.120: 1976–79. Includes correspondence re publication of Frisch's earlier lecture 'Who invented the electron?' (see C.43A) 1977, anniversary articles on Lise Meitner and on Einstein 1978. For book review by Frisch for New Scientist see C.76.

122: re South Kensington Museum

120: 19 Aug. 1922, containing sketch of a wild strawberry.

118: Includes note from Hon. Henrietta Maria Milnes to Richard Monckton Milnes [after 11 Apr. 1837?].
125: Contains account of William Whewell's fatal horse-riding accident, Feb. 1866.

Postcard. Announces that he will call at the Savile Club between 10 and 11 the following day, and will be with Myers at 2.30 at any place named in his note, and will be ready to dine with him 'in the evening anywhere.'

Christmas card with photograph of Prince Albert.

[Addington Park] - the "great organ" has modified its utterances of late, Blakesley should expose any lies told about the Church,
requests Blakesley's views

RJ has had an order from Saunders to their Banker - Glyn - to pay off the Board and the interest [see RJ to WW, 1 Nov. 1848] . However Glyns have a rule which they have made themselves that where a Bond is assigned to more than one person they need receipts from them all - 'This is so far vexatious that the bond (on which you will find a receipt written) must travel about I suppose to the 3 other trustees'. Will WW send it on to the Marshalls and for them to return it to RJ.

Westroad Corner, Cambridge - Shares a reference from Gibbon about the sacrifice of a goat which was also worshipped; Miles has a post at Cambridge.

Accompanied by an envelope redirected from Queen Anne's Mansions to Hotel Lutetia, Boulevard Raspail, Paris.

27 Queen's Gate Gardens, S.W.7. - Is not able to attend the luncheon when Frazer is given the Freedom of the City of Glasgow; congratulates him; is recovering from an accident; is happy to hear good news about Frazer's eyesight.

Catherine recovering well from the operation; her mother is with the children at home and they prefer to keep them there as she hopes to be able to see them soon. They are very grateful, though, for the Trevelyans' kind suggestion. [See also 1/113-115].

Wallington, Cambo, Morpeth. - Will be very pleased if Elizabeth brings Julian for a visit. Is going to see Annie from 21- 24 July, though unluckily Charles can come for that weekend so she will miss him; Mary is staying on with the children to look after Sir George; when they leave Julian can have the nursery to himself; can arrange the time for Elizabeth's second visit later, when they hope to see Robert too. Thinks Elizabeth is lucky to get Nurse Withers: it is rare to get two good nurses in succession. [Charles and Mary's] children are well and have 'a very satisfactory governess'. Asks how much help Elizabeth's nurse will need; would need to get extra help to provide the waiting on which Mrs Catt had. The Davidsons only have one young man lodging with them besides Gussie at the moment, so Mrs Enticknap could stay there; Caroline would pay.

Postmarked Paddington W. - Has just received Trevelyan's letter about Theseus, and yesterday found the one on Act IV [of "The Bride of Dionysus"]. Thinks Trevelyan is quite right; and it will definitely be easier to write the music for Act IV without Dionysus. Will adopt Trevelyan's suggestions for Theseus's lines [in the trio of Act II]. Encourages him to come on Thursday and stop the night if possible.

86 Walton St. - Thanks Bob for 'another fine fruit from [his] inexhaustible cornucopia' [the translation of the Homeric "Hymn to Demeter" in this year's "From the Shiffolds"]. Does not have a text to compare Bob's version with, but enjoyed the 'very lively narrative'; finds Demeter an 'unpleasant character'. Has just read Paul Nash's "Outline"; they 'both come very well out of' it, though Marsh 'resents being told' he 'recited Kubla Khan in a voice that reminded him of Mr Punch'.

Beam Cottage, Bampton. - Very kind of Trevelyan to remember them at Christmas and send his poems ["From the Shiffolds"], which she much enjoyed reading. They are still 'hunting about' for a house here, but houses are 'terribly hard to come by anywhere near Oxford'. Hope to see him next time they stay with Dulcy [Deuchar?].

The Shiffolds. - Is writing before he goes to bed to let her know that all is well; the telegram from Welcombe came this morning and they were glad that their wire [46/118] had reached her. Bessie is 'really very well, and very little tired'; the baby [Paul] is also doing well, 'sleeps a great deal, and does not cry much when he is awake'. Robert 'cannot say he seems... beautiful exactly, but on the other hand he is not ugly, and at least he has plenty of hair'. The Enticknaps say he is like Robert, but he can't judge. The nurse is 'very satisfactory' and Bessie likes her.

Sent 'the little sweets [muisjes]' to his father and Booa in the last post; it seems to be an 'old Dutch custom' to give them to friends and relations, and they should be 'eaten sprinkled on bread and butter'. Has been busy sending 'post cards and telegrams etc', will probably have more time to write tomorrow.

Tovey's concerto was 'splendidly played by Richter's orchestra'; Richter seems very pleased with it and wants to do it again. Robert 'found it rather difficult, but liked some of it very much'. Bessie sends her love and Pauls'.