T. E. Lawrence Correspondence – Page 574

To W. B. Jeffrey (at last, after he had announced his return to England) 13 Birmingham St Southampton 2 May 1834 My blessed Bones Cortes (really Flaxman) has been in the Midlands for ever so long, but for two hurried dashes to Clouds Hill, to survey his Public Works. And on those two days he could not succeed your coming, as there was a tenant living in the cottage. Next Sunday I hope to be there, from about 10.30 a.m. till 5 p.m. Doing nothing in particular; no food; no drink - except water and bread, which incidentally are good food and good drink. If it is fine....would you like to come? Both of you? If it is really fine. Don't ride all that way in the wet to see a burnt squib of a man. It would make me feel guilty. But on a fine day the walk (I usually go via Gallows Hill & return via Bovington) is as good as any in England. If these boats delay me here, I will send a wire on Saturday, warning you off! Yours T E S.