Item 25 - Letter from Syed Ross Masood to Goldsworthy Lowes Dickinson

P.O. - Moradpore, Bankipore. - Thanks Dickinson for his letter. Afraid he cannot meet Dickinson in Benares as he is working on a case and 'as a Junior cannot afford to put it off'. Leaves Bankipore on the 23rd, and goes to Aligarh for 7 days over the Christmas holidays; tells Dickinson to come and stay with him 'for at least a couple of days', as he looks forward 'so much to having you both [Dickinson and Trevelyan] here'. Afraid they will 'have to put up with a little discomfort', but is sure they 'won't mind that'. He can promise them a 'real glimpse of India including a singing party'. Any day after the 14th will suit him, but Dickinson should wire him.

'Note [in red pencil] Bankipore is your station and not Patna'. Gives his address for the wire as 'Masood, Barrister, Moradpore, Bankipore'. Is living in a 'very quaintly situated house', which would be a 'novelty' for them. Signs off 'Do do come', and adds 'Kindest regards to Trevelyan' in a postscript.