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Expresses concern for Dorothy's health. Asks whether Dr Renton knows what is wrong with her. Mentions that Lehmann has invited him to the Thames, that he is going to have hydropathy, and that he had Bessie to breakfast to meet Minnie Joslin, a friend of Mildred's. Refers to a visit from Hunter Tod. Reports that Fred [Glover] is going to read for the Historical Tripos. Mentions a dinner at Caius with Hicks, Bertram and Conway, who was in mourning over the death of his little girl. Discusses the healths of Heitland and Whibley. Refers to the construction of the Wordsworth Room. Mentions Annie Johnstone, Ruby, Donald MacAlister, Ernest Foxwell, and Tom Todd.

Mentions that he is staying with W. R. Gourlay, the private secretary of the Governor of Bengal. Recalls his aunt J. H.'s letters about her time in Calcutta. Refers to J. W. McCrindle. Describes G. J. Dann, his wife, Mrs Baily and J. I. Haslor. Reports that Mabel is going to join him at the Carters. Describes Calcutta.

Describes his journey from Kodaikanal to Bangalore. Reports that there is a summer school at Bangalore with Mary and G. A. Leonard, J. H. Moulton, C. F. Angus, K. J. Saunders, R. D. Whitehorn, L. K. Elmhirst, Harold Wills and F. Whittaker. Plans his onward journey. Mentions a trip in Mr Chaundy's car, on which he saw men fire-walking outside a temple. Believes that it was H. C. Carter who leaked his plans to go to America. Expresses shock at 'the way the British Government and the tribunals have struck at conscience and liberty'.

Describes his journey to Calcutta. Discusses Annie Besant who shared his train. Mentions his walk with Kennedy to see clay idols made.

Describes his journey to Ranchi and Bishop Westcott with whom he is staying. Reports that he met the Judge son of Macpherson who looks after luggage at Newtonmore. Writes that he is to stay a weekend in Calcutta with Herbert Anderson and then depart for Simla.

Describes in detail the ceremonies and his duties as Public Orator that took place on 14 and 15 June 1920. Relates a speech by the Duke of York, and conversations with Austen Chamberlain, R. Cecil, Lloyd George, Arthur James Balfour, J. H. Thomas and Donald Maclean.

Encloses two letters regarding his speeches as Public Orator. Repeats Larmor's comments upon them. Refers to reports of his speeches in the 'Telegraph' and the 'Cambridge Review'. Complains that the day that his ship sails may be delayed by the wireless strike.

Mentions his visit to the threatened London Missionary Society Schools south of Calcutta. Reports that he is going to Madras with C. F. Angus. Mentions that his lectures are being published in 'The Young Men of India'. Describes his wanders in Calcutta.

Thanks his mother for the birthday gift. Mentions the photographs of Mary sent by Dorothy. Compares scenery on trip at Simla to Cumberland. Reports that he has received compensation from the Saharumpore Railway. Describes the dinner given by Lord and Lady Chelmsford at Viceregal Lodge, at which were present Captain Lord Errington, son of Lord Cromer, Edmund Candler of Emmanuel College, Cambridge and others. Refers to his dinner with the Archdeacon and his wife, a cousin of George Adam Smith, and their son-in-law, Vivian, where they discussed the Arza Samaj and Siri Ram. Writes that he declined a request, from his servant's wife, for the money to buy a violin. Informs her that he may not travel on the ship Kaisar-i-Hind because it has been commandeered by the Australian Government.

Announces his safe arrival in Cambridge. Describes his journey across France. Notes the growth of his children whilst he has been away. Mentions that he has called on Dr Bonney.