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Halford, Shipston on Stour - Going on a short holiday to Leamington, no time for a letter, sorry to hear Lady Frazer is unwell.

33 Great James St., Grays Inn W.C.1. - Sends a book of verses; says he met Frazer at an occasion at which Sir Ernest Benn was present; is composing a series of verses on the lives of the Cyprian princes, asks which edition of 'The Golden Bough' has the relevant footnotes. With pencilled note [in Lady Frazer's hand?], 'Adonis, Attis, Osiris 2 vols. 1914 since reprinted, Part IV of The Golden Bough' at the end of the letter.

Sir James Smith's Grammar School, Camelford, Cornwall - Has read 'Folklore in the Old Testament' and suggests an association between the scarf let down from heaven and shafts of light breaking through clouds; also asks for an explanation for the inn name The Garland Ox, in Bodmin.

Trinity College, Cambridge - Thanks him for the copy of 'Greece and Rome'; is just back from visiting his brother at the British Legation in Persia.

Typescript draft of a French translation of Part IV, chapter III of 'Folk-lore in the Old Testament', corrected in Émile Audra's hand, lacking the first page, with page numbers matching the page numbers in Vol. III of that volume published in English in 1918. This chapter does not appear in the abridgement or the French translation of the abridgement, and the translator is not identified. The title is taken from the folder it is housed in, which also carries two later ballpoint pen notes, 'incorrect? A.J.S.' [with an arrow pointing to the title] and 'translations of F into Frazer [recte French?], by ?'

Revue de l'histoire des religions, Direction, 28 rue Bonaparte, Paris - Gabriel Ferrand has received the text of his remarks at the Société Ernest Renan, which might be published by the "Revue de Paris"; the Société would like to make him an honorary member.

Accompanied by the envelope addressed to the Hotel Lutetia, Paris.

Anvers - Thanks her for 'Le Bouc émissaire', is not in charge of writing reviews of English books [for 'La Renaissance d'Occident'] but expects an exception can be made to this rule.

Paris, 7 Rue Lincoln VIIIe [on mourning stationery] - Is sorry to hear Frazer is unwell, but is cheered that she is there to support him; admires 'Aftermath'; is increasingly concerned about fanatics and armaments of Germany and hopes that when the catastrophe is unleashed that England will be strong and ready; if not there is much to fear next spring.

Overbury Vicarage, Tewkesbury, Glos. - In his letter of 14 March he wonders if there are traditions similar to that of 'Thomasing' or 'gooding' by women in Worcestershire or Gloucestershire on December 21st, mentions a traditional peal that is done as well, perhaps to scare demons. In the letter of 24 March, he thanks Frazer for his reply.

Accompanied by an envelope.

Miscellaneous press cuttings, most of them from English papers, accompanied by a cutting of an article headed 'Découverte de manuscrits d'André Chénier à Angers' in 'Journal des Debats' by Comtesse Jean de Pange (Item 121); a list of Premiers Protecteurs of La Fondation du Foyer du Conservatoire (Item 120); an income tax informational booklet from 1940 (Item 112); and printed minutes for the meeting of the General Council of the University of Glasgow in October 1939 (Item 111). Accompanied by 4 envelopes.

45 Haverstock Hill, Hampstead, N.W.3. - Congratulates Frazer.

Villa Minitrie, Paramé, Ille-et-Vilaine - Is in Bretagne on holiday, so has not taken part in the Folklore Congress or seen Sir James' secretary who will represent him; he has sent her letter on to Varagnac, who is the soul of the Société de folklore; is glad to hear that 'Anthologia Anthropologica' will appear soon, knows it will be useful.

Daily Record, Evening News, Sunday Mail, 67 Hope Street, Glasgow, C.2. - Asks her to write an article about Sir James to coincide with the conferral of the Freedom of Glasgow.

Two manuscript drafts in English, one rough, one corrected in an unidentified hand [J.G.F.'s secretary?] in a bound notebook with covers missing, and unrelated notes on the first page. The drafts are dated 9 and 16 December.

Israel Zangwill Memorial Meeting, 24 Shepherds Hill, Highgate, London - Asks if they may add his name to the list of friends of Israel Zangwill on the Memorial Committee.

Woodside, Cove, Dumbartonshire - Thanks him for his kind words about her father Baldwin Spencer in the 'Times'; had a letter from her father dated 22 April, asks if Frazer would like to see any notes her father made on his last expedition, and give advice on what to do with them.

Accompanied by the envelope.

Astley Hall, Stourport on Severn - Explains that if she sent the book [the Downie biography] to the House of Lords, it would have been addressed to his house in Eaton Square, where his daughter is driving an ambulance and a friend who is working in a canteen are living; he has forwarded her letter to the Prime Minister with an accompanying note from himself.

Hill Crest, Dormans Park, East Grinstead - Sympathises with the Frazers on Sir James' eyesight; his own broke down 20 years before; will do what he can to influence the Royal Geographical Society.

17 Amherst Park, Highbury N5 [Royal College of Surgeons of England letterhead] - Thanks her for the present; is on leave until May 1st.

British Embassy, Paris - Thanks the Frazers for the Bibliography, admires the range of his work, is pleased to hear that worries with French publishers are at an end.

Clair Logis, Verrières-le-Buisson - 'Copie de la letter de Madame Nourry-Saintyves a la Libriaire [sic] Orientaliste P. Geuthner' at top. Agreement to sell 250 deluxe copies of 'Crainte des Morts' tome Ier for 3.125 Frs on 25 Mars 1938 and deliver them to Geuthner's store.

3 Sumner Place, S.W.7. - Congratulates Frazer, asks that he not think of answering, as he has 'other than purely personal reasons for hoping you may escape writer's cramp'. [The letter is marked with a red cross at top, indicating it was answered.]

7 Rue Lincoln VIIIe - Is pleased to hear of the success in Oxford, and that 'Anthologia Anthropologica' is selling well; discusses the displeasing article by van Gennep, reassures her he couldn't affect the reputation of Sir James, and the 'Mercure' is not the first authority in anthropology.

Muckleneuk, 220 Marriott Road, Durban, S. Africa - Thanks Frazer for the copy of 'Native races of Africa and Madagascar', is specialising on the 'Native Question', hopes to establish a Zulu Chair at Natal University.

128 Avenue Emile Zola, Paris XV - Is glad to hear Frazer liked his book on Spenser, is pleased to hear they are coming to Paris, and suggests a time to meet.

Editorial Atlante, S.A., Mexico.D.F. - The Director-Gerente of a new publishing house asks for the rights to translate the abridged version of 'The Golden Bough' into Spanish.

Daily Record, Evening News, Sunday Mail, 67 Hope Street, Glasgow, C.2. - Did not introduce himself as they were surrounded; has paid tribute to Sir James and featured his speech [on being given the Freedom of Glasgow].

One complete typescript draft, corrected, of the French translation of the preface, with four copies of the first two pages.

Woodside, Cove, Dumbartonshire - Has received official word that Baldwin Spencer died of angina pectoris; will let him know about his notes when she hears more, thanks Frazer for offering to place his letters from Baldwin at their disposal, wonders if there is a book in them.

Accompanied by the envelope.

The British Institute, Paris - Sends his subscription to the bibliography.