1. FitzGerald wrote, 1 Aug., from Bredfield Rectory, Woodbridge, home of his friend the Rev. George Crabbe: “I came down here yesterday: and saw my Farming
Friends [Job Smith and his wife] today, who are quite ready to do all service for us at any time. They live about two miles
nearer Woodbridge than this place I write from and … will suit you very well.” He gave train times and asked JWC: “please
to let me know what C. is ‘To Eat-Drink-and Avoid.’ As I know what his wants are in a small compass, it will be as easy to get what he likes as not, if you will only say.”
He wrote to a friend about TC: “He says he'll come if the rain goes. But the Native hue is worn off the Cheek of his Resolution
long ago—in such matters at least” (Terhune, LEF, 2:171), and to TC, 5 Aug.: “Scrap for Scrap! … Do not let it be a burden on you to come now, then, or at all; but, if you come, I think this week will
be good in weather as in other respects. … I wish Mrs. C. could come. … / P.S. Bring some Books. If you don't find yourself
well, or at ease, with us, you have really but to go off without any sort of Ceremony as soon as you like” (2:172).
2. FitzGerald wrote, 1 Aug., that there were steamships from Blackwall every Wed. and Sat., at 9 A.M.
3. J. H. Glover, librarian of Buckingham Palace, wrote to TC, 6 Aug.: “Pray let your wish rise to the dimensions of a project, & pray let your project be carried out:—be assured it shall meet
with no hindrance from me. I think, after the following week, that it may be possible for you to get into the print-room. … I expect to be here continuously (unless ordered to Osborne or elsewhere) … till the Court arrives—so you have a choice of time.”
