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Thanks Crook for his help with her quest regarding the relatives of the Roman Emperors, not made easier by the fact that many shared their names. She reflects on the fact that although she is handicapped and no longer able to type, she has the time to chew things over mentally, rather than being forced to run around and 'get things done'..

Attached to this note to Crook is a two page letter from St Mary's school to parents, outlining the constitutional and administrative changes within the school.

Sends a copy of his thesis (not attached here), asking for an opinion

Acknowledges receipt of a book, discusses the effect of age on intellectual rigour and relates contact with Robert Tannenbaum. A postscript lists candidates for the chair of Classics at Sydney.

Discusses points of disagreement between them, mostly on the works of Sallust to do with Roman citizenship.

Suggests that Linda and herself meet Crook in Cambridge on the weekend of August 31st, which will give Linda the chance to finish her book. They still do not know whether Princess Margaret will attend the concert in St James' Palace.

Indicates that Linda and herself are looking forward to seeing Crook in November. She encloses a formal letter (1 page) that checks the possibility of 'Sweet Harmony' playing in the combination room of St John's College some time during the winter.

Mentions to Crook that he is reviewing what he once knew of chemical bond theory. He makes reference to the visit of Prof. Pellion, who mentioned how he was encouraged by Crook during his Cambridge days.

Notes that he is looking forward to teaching mathematics again. His wife's efforts teaching in High School go largely unappreciated and he notes that, with regard to the public school system, 'the political will is gathering to scrap the whole thing'.

He notes that 'Danish going very slowly' and chapter 6 will follow shortly.