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Discusses an article by Sir John Farmer (possibly an obituary of WB) and is relieved it has been done well. Gives thanks for some poetry. Discusses Gregory (Bateson, her son), his character and his future, and how she is to do all she can for him at this time.

Discusses a change to the College Statutes concerning the retirement of the Master.

Asks for information on an examination paper Sir Joseph Larmor set in 1924 as he is to give a talk of JL in Dublin.

Gives an account of his first few days in College, describing his room in third court, his first meal in Hall and a visit to Dr Sandys, his tutor, who, he says, 'is exceedingly stiff, and seemed hardly less nervous, or awkward . . . than myself.' Notes that he had his first examination in the Senate House. Describes making acquaintance with a number of fellow students and attending church services.

Discusses various expenses involved with his accommodation. Is unsure about joining the Chapel, thinks he may join a 'Nonconformist place in town'. Lists the various expenses he will incur, including costs of a gown and a boating outfit.

Lays out his future study plans, mainly involving history, for the following three years and also notes the books he will require. Says that 'the Sports' are very expensive and lists the fees he has to pay to join the rowing club, and also the cost of the outfit he must purchase. Notes the number of Nonconformists at the College.

Encloses a bankbook, a list of history lectures he is to attend and the French results. Discusses expenses involving refurbishment of his rooms.

Discusses the advice given to him by Dr Sandys regarding his future study, including entering for the Lightfoot Scholarship or the membership essay, and the work involved with either and the relative expensives involved.

Discusses who the author of the Preface to Crockford's Clerical Directory is and their views.

Gives details of College examinations, including his future plans.

Attached are notes by F. P. White, College Librarian, on the examination mentioned and of JSB's College career and later life.