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TLS from Richard Jones

Crook/D/D1/2/148
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29 Aug 2003

Part of Papers of John Anthony Crook

Refers to anecdotes about self enslavement which make it sound like slavery could be stepped in and out of following a simple cash transaction. Recounts one tale of an Egyptian monk, called Serapion of the Girdle, who progressed through a series of self-enslavements for religious motivations.

TLS from Richard Posnett, Old Kiln Close, Churt, Surrey, dated 17 November. No year given.

Crook/D/D1/5/25
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Part of Papers of John Anthony Crook

'Thank you note' to Crook after his son and himself dined as Crook's guest in Hall the previous Tuesday.

TLS from Richard Posnett, Old Kiln Close, Churt, Surrey, dated 31 August. No year given.

Crook/D/D1/5/22
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Part of Papers of John Anthony Crook

Informs Crook that his son, an immunology professor, is visiting Cambridge. He wondered if they could dine at St John's and if Crook could introduce his son to someone in his field of expertise.

TLS from Richard Posnett, Old Kiln Close, Churt, Surrey, dated 6 October. No year given.

Crook/D/D1/5/23
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Part of Papers of John Anthony Crook

Thanks Crook for offering to take his son David to dine in Hall. He mentions that Dr Graham Burton might be interested in talking to David on matters of scientific interest.

TLS from Richard Posnett, Old Kiln Close, Churt, Surrey, dated 7 November. No year given.