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Notes that despite Crook's assistance, he has not been advanced to Associate Professor (A letter from the University of Auckland to Crook confirming this information is attached: 1 page). McKechnie mentions that Jenny is well thought of in her department (Chemistry), meriting her a pay rise; and that James has passed six of his eight courses en route to his intended major (Psychology).

Reports that numerous applications for housing in Yorkshire, as well as Cambridgeshire, has produced nothing 'concrete'. A Christmas card is attached.

Thanks Crook for his notes on 'Judaean embassies and cases'. Having not persuaded Crook on Jews of Caesarea Maritima v. Antonius Felix he raises some points, including (a) what about Trier? and (b) whether Caesarea belonged to the Jews.

Writes to inform Crook of the illness of Paul Weaver, who now has inoperable cancer. Notes that it is over forty years since Lily Ross Taylor put Paul in touch with her.

Notes that the Olympics 2004 were fantastic, but cost an estimated 10 billion dollars. He has accepted an invitation from the US Fulbright Association to its conference (7-8 October in Athens). Mentions that he has been able to get one copy of 'Eurydice Street' by Sofka Zinovieff. Attached is Koumoulides's curriculum vitae up to Autumn 1987 (22 pages) as well as an undated document that lists visiting lecturers to Ball State University (10 pages) and an advice sheet for college freshmen that suggests an attitude to college life (2 pages).

Thanks Crook for his letter of 4th March. He mentions that Dilys' job did lose its freshness during the winter months. He mentions that the 'Maine Classical Association and Junior Classical League' had events and meetings. He gave a talk on 'Transitus per annum Americanus'

He notes that Catriona has been recruited to establish a department of English at IMU, where English is poor, particularly among the Chinese students. He bemoans the fact that the IMU is 'flogging' soft learning for tomorrow's doctors and he is tired of hearing students ask, 'How much do I have to know?' He attaches two short poems by Clara (Year3) (2 pages attached)

Informs Crook that his second year of teaching was rewarding, but that he has arranged his next year such that he can write a book manuscript and a couple of articles. Gives an account of his wedding and assures Crook that his wife Ann, is happier since she changed her job.

Advises of his flight arrival into Heathrow on July 15th. He asks him to pass on the information to Richard and Nancy Perham.