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Caius College, Cambridge - Has received a copy of the Italian translation of the 'Golden Bough' from Signor Alberto Stock in Rome, and thanks her for thinking of him, will examine it thoroughly and give her his opinion of the translation [by Lauro de Bosis].

55 Rue de Varenne, VIIe - Thanks her for taking the time to send her letter to Girton's Director of Studies in Modern Languages, would be happy to have it arranged for October; all goes well there since the English naval victories; admires how things have been handled in Norway; knows she must be worried about her son-in-law [recte son] in Sweden, as all accounts are that it will be invaded soon; went to a meeting of the Société du Folklore, where Varagnac made an interesting speech.

The Holborn Review, The Poplars, Albert Road, Whalley Range, Manchester - Is sorry Sir James was unwell and could not come to get the Honorary Degree; is interested to read what she says about Houtin's work on 'Père Hyacinthe' and wanting a review, if she wants to write an article he'd be pleased to publish it, and discusses length, date of publication, and honorarium; her letter mentioned an enclosure but it was not included, though he gathers it is something written by Sir James on Renan and is interested to hear about it.

Acland House, 40 Broad Street, Oxford - Thanks her for the book, is 'athletic enough to use the 2 volume edition, as I punch a ball every morning'; is glad to hear vol. 3 of 'The Fear of the Dead' is completed; asks if they have thought of Wickham Steed's suggestion of 'The Masked Lizard' as a title for 'Totemism & Exogamy'.

Società Romana di Antropologia, Roma - Announces that he has been made a member of the Society.

121 Bould Saint-Michel, Paris (Ve) - Is sorry she is unwell and is sorry she doesn't seem happy about what he has been doing about Geuthner; has called on Geuthner again and asked him to print the Isis at once; expects to have 'Tabou' ready in a week or two; hasn't yet made up his mind about next year, but Paris is too expensive, and they seem to be plunged into financial trouble and the exchange is going to fall down again.

The Manor Hotel, Petit Bot, Guernsey - Promises he will do what he can for 'The Fear of the Dead'; thanks them for supporting his desire for Fellowship of the Royal Society of Literature.

The Royal Society of Literature, 8 Bloomsbury Square, London - Thanks her for her letter an enclosures about Major Earl Pitt, which he will bring before Council when they next meet.

The Christian World and Independent, London - Accepts an invitation to the Albemarle Club.

The University, Glasgow - Two manuscript and one typed letter setting dates for Sir James' lectures at the University; in the letter of 2 December 1932 (Item 257), he mentions he is enclosing a note to Sir James (now housed as FRAZ/28/69); letter of 6 May 1933 (Item 258) carries a note in Lady Frazer's hand about lecture dates.

Moine-na-Vey, Ballater - Is sorry to hear of Sir James' eyes and the four operations, glad to hear Glasgow [Freedom of the City] celebrations went well, and about the St. Andrew's honorary degree; should not fear about the Principal, he will be in contact nearer the time; is glad to hear the British Museum is providing room for Sir James.

Paris, 2 Place des États-Unis - Asks that she send him another copy of Pausanias, as the first one she sent was sent to the Institut de France, which immediately accessioned it.

Paris [postcard with an image of the Fontaine Miraculeuse in Ste-Dives à Loguivy] - Thanks her, it is always nice to see her father's name next to that of her illustrious and excellent husband.

La Béchellerie, Indre et Loire - Is visiting her grandson; her daughter was operated on in February and is recovering; when she lacks courage she thinks of the Frazers, whom she admires profoundly; asks if they have read the hostile publications about her father[?], and thinks the English show more pride in their writers; she is angry at the news about M. Houtin and is going to write him expressing her sympathy.

Paris, 16 rue Chaptal - Is going to Folkestone, and asks for the name of her hotel; sends a letter of Charpentier's because she thinks she gave her the wrong address; has to go to Lucien's graduation but will be back in Paris at the beginning of July.

Paris - Is very grateful for the lovely visit, is sorry that it tired Lady Frazer and that she was bored of her work as grandmother [to Lucien Psichari?], apologises for him, pointing out he was entrusted to her by his father [Michel Psichari] and is at a difficult age, but that Mr Headlam looks after him well; admires Lady Frazer's courage, which she lacks; is preparing her best room for her; will write to Charpentier that she will be there.

Paris, 16 rue Chaptal - Is very glad to hear what he has to say of her father [Ernest Renan], but the news of Lady Frazer's health is alarming; thanks him for thinking of her young musicians, she will send the works of her son-in-law [Robert Siohan] to Frazer's friend in Dijon; will send [Robert's] concert programmes; her other son-in-law Dr d'Allonnes is going to Argentina on a scientific expedition.

Paris, 16 rue Chaptal - Her proposal [for Lucien Psichari to visit England?] is perfect, and she has written to M. Headlam; Madame France, whose opinion is important, would like to go to Italy and does not understand the usefulness of a stay so thoroughly chosen; discusses the plan.

Paris, 16 rue Chaptal - Thanks her for the book; hopes her move and life in London is agreeing with her; will see Mr and Mrs Sayn, and hopes to hear good news of the project which seems worthy; supposes the illness of Mr Houtin will get in the way of a reunion; she has to go to Touraine to see about tutors for her grandson, for whom she has high hopes.

St. Jacques, Perros-Guirec - She has left Paris for her house, and is joined by her daughter and her husband; her grandson Michel has done well in his exams and is in England in a boy scout camp.

La Béchellerie, St. Cyr sur Loire - Thanks her for the book; thanks her also for coming to her children's concert; she would have offered a ticket if she thought she were interested; arranges to meet.

39, Bryanston Square, W.1. - Has not received the book she sent, but it is perhaps lying on a table at the House of Lords; bought a copy and has been enjoying it; is surprised at what she says about the University at Athens but is not surprised that Sir James should be overlooked by politicians.

Union of South Africa, Office of the Minister of Justice, Palace of Justice, Pretoria - Recalls meeting the Frazers when she was a student at King's College in London, introduced by Mrs Worsfold, came out to South Africa as secretary to her brother Sir Lewis Richardson, and became secretary to General Smuts on his death; would like to order a complete set of Frazer books for her library; has sent them a map of South Africa for the "Anthologia Anthropologica".

Département et Musée National des Arts et Traditions Populaires, Palais du Trocadéro, Paris 16e - Marcel Mauss tells him that Sir James is in good health and still working; wonders if he may have a copy of 'Rameau d'or' for their museum library.

The Rosary, North Weald, Epping, Essex - Thanks her for the wrap; have moved twice recently; think of them often.

Warns her not to work too hard, sends greetings to Dr Rouse, [Louis] de Glehn, [Léon] Chouville, [William McCausland] Stewart; he reports on progress made visiting publishing houses to see where they are with different publications: received nothing from [Libraire Armand] Colin, so he tried to visit [Max] Leclerc, who wouldn't see him; visited [Librairie] Hatier, and is enclosing a copy of the title [not present]; there is no one left at Malye and the printing isn't going ahead, he says he will print if she agrees to share the cost of the printing.

33 rue de Tocqueville [image of La Basilique de Montmartre on front] - Says everyone asks how they are: les Goblets, Mr Desmond MacCarthy, Marcel Mauss etc.; the translation of 'La crainte des morts' by Madame de Luppé is admirable.

15 Sussex Place, South Kensington, S.W.7. - Does not cater for chairs and platforms but recommends three other firms that do. The last page of the letter and the blank versos feature a list of names [invitees?] in Lady Frazer's hand.

18 Bradmore Road, Oxford - Accepts her dinner invitation; they leave on holiday on the 21st for Geneva, and her introduction to the Lyceum will enable them to stay there, which is rare for couples; Professor [Oliver Herbert Phelps?] and Mrs Prior are visiting and she mentioned to them "The Singing Wood", which interested Mrs Prior, who has a pretty voice; Madeleine suggests mounting a production in Cambridge first and then London, and suggests she write Mrs Prior.

73 Grange Road, Cambridge - Congratulates Frazer and notes that the honour must be of intense satisfaction to Lady Frazer.