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Conveys belated seasonal greetings to Crook. Notes that he has signed a contract with Croom Helm to write a new biography of Augustus. He expresses some concern as to who will fill the Chair of Classics, particularly if it is an internal appointment. Although he is not keen to apply, he asks Crook to be a referee if he decides to do so.

Note to his former tutor Crook, which includes a list of books (2 pages attached) belonging to his late father (Prof. T.A. Sinclair). As sole executor of his will, he proposes that the books might be housed in St John's College Library, where they might be utilised by Fellows and scholars.

Asks Crook to write a paper to be included in an anthology of work to be presented to Beryl Rawson. This is an acknowledgement of her contribution to Roman social history and marks her retirement. The potential table of contents is attached (1 page).

Invites Crook to contribute to ' Encyclopedia of Legal History' to be published by Oxford University Press (USA). Crook declines, suggests other possible authors and disagrees with a Ciceronian point raised in Wagley's invitation.

Updates Crook on family business: raising two babies with his wife, trying to get a television programme sold for his company and the fact that his father is over for an extended visit. He mentions that he still loves acting, but doesn't get paid for it.

Apologises that his Christmas letter is not written until July. He updates on the family and mentions that his wife was cast as the professor in Ionesco's 'The Lesson' and was nominated for an award. He is now staff producer at the production company, which means that he is not project dependant for work.

Written in a Scandinavian language, probably Danish.

Letter to Crook about her forthcoming book on the history of Dulwich College. She expresses regret that she had not talked to Crook as part of her research.

Informs Crook that he has not been able to arrange a meeting with Wavell's daughter with regard to Michael Close's manuscript.

Informs Michael Close that he has returned the 'Wavell manuscript' to Crook, having not been contacted by the Longmores. Reflects on his time in Japan and makes some suggestions regarding possible publishers.