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In respect of Crook's wishes Prof. Goodman informs him that there will be no printed dedication in the next volume of the journal, but that he should think of that volume as one dedicated to him.

Informs Crook that due to unforeseen circumstances, his December 2001 trip to Nigeria has been postponed to this year. He confirms that he will collect his brother's papers in July 2003. He attaches his c.v. and a photograph for information (4 pages.)

On his return to South Africa he found Crook's largely bleached air mail letter. He is preparing a paper on naval intelligence during the second world war, in particular how personal friction led to 'muddle at sea'. He suggests that an intelligent and seemingly engaging young man called Harry Hinsley might be a good source of reference material.

Refers to the copy of his article on Mrs Stewart. He criticises the editor of the journal for making alterations off his own bat and 'introducing idiocies' as a consequence.

Suggests to Crook that a working title for his next paper is 'British naval policy and financial control from 1860 to 1939.' He plans to be looking at the Croker papers during August in Edinburgh.

Writing from Edinburgh, Hamilton has been reviewing letters to JG Lockfrast from Croker. He asks Crook for help translating two 'classical tags' included in Croker's papers. Extracts are attached (2 pages)

Thanks Crook for the translation suggestions. A xerox of the letter containing the Greek phrases is attached. (3 pages). Explains his interest in Croker as coming from an admiration of his personal qualities, particularly his fortitude during a bout of ill health, when he wrongly feared the worst. A note from Croker to Lockhart is attached (2 pages)

Refers to his work in progress on the Admiralty bombing of 1885. He attaches a copy of photographs of one of the Swainson family, who was a bomb victim.( 1 page). Hamilton's article on British naval policy is attached. (24 pages).

Notes questions arising from a thesis on St Ambrose, including whether his refusal to surrender basilicas to the emperor was somehow based on the 'jus sacrum'; and whether the Emperor as PM was a kind of Minister of Cult.

A note to Crook from a bemused Brian Harvey, unsure why Crook has refused approval re: his visit to St John's, where on a paying basis, he planned to attend a course on practical violin making.