We came here from Ipswich over a rather hilly road 18 miles long. Still we took two hours over it; and walked about six hills; a proceeding Father does not like. We are feeding splendidly. Father is much better and has not coughed since Lynn.

Fleece Hotel Colchester

August 13, 1905

Dear Mother,

I have had to give up Bures. We came by the other road because of the wind. Still I hope to get Pebmarsh tomorrow, and I got one rubbing yesterday so I'm not altogether mournful. I have sent off all my rubbings to Miss Powell. Hope she'll like them. I expect you have Will with you now. Will you please tell him not to let you do more work than is necessary to keep you in condition? Also tickle Arnie when he gets up and when he goes to bed all from me. Tell him there are dozens of butterflies fall sorts about here, some Red Admirals; and a lot of other very queer ones. Ask Beadle to come up here as he has never seen a Death's Head or some such insect. Norwich Museum he would have enjoyed. There was the largest collection of raptorial birds in existence 409 out of 470 species. I wonder if he'll shriek with horror when he hears that I did not look at them but went off and examined the Norman W. C. s. In the hall there was a thrilling stuffed group a boa constrictor strangling a tiger. We hope to return to Oxford Wednesday. Kindly take heaps of love from me for yourself. And when you've had enough, divide the remainder into three portions, and give them to the three worms you have with you. I wonder how the Doctor is enjoying Jerry. Don't forget the Canon's birthday next Sunday. We have had one post card from Will, one from yourself and one letter from you. Loud snores to all. Love to yourself.

Ned