BR tells Buckland that Frank was opposed to mourning and disliked flowers at funerals with the exception of rosemary. He adds: "We should, of course, do whatever she desires."

BR adds a P.S. about Dickinson refusing to conduct a ceremony for Frank's ashes and about approaching Robertson.

BR tells Buckland that he is very busy and that he is behind in finishing a new book. In London he will stay at 38 Bernard St.