Letter from Edward Thomas to his wife, Helen Thomas. Archival reference: 424/1/1/1/1/138
Lincoln College
Oxford
21.1.1900
My dearest friend,
I was very glad to get the letter and good news from you this morning. Oxford had not yet quite become an all satisfying substitute for home, and I was in need of a combination of the two. Although this three-barrel name is to me
Apologise for not writing to me. He was interested in the events of the vacation and wishes to learn the infants name. He is writing a novel, and sending an article of Ibsen to the Review of the Week.
Of course I can’t send you money today, but will try to remember to do so tomorrow or Tuesday. I presume you only want a small sum for
Obligation over yet I must put up with it in order to please people by the addition of Ashcroft Register its as you say let me know when you have done so. I hope his health will continue so strong that he will be able to support such a name with little of no
discomfort.
Morgan has put off his journey till tomorrow, but I have seen Maine and MaCallister. The latter is going to the front in a week or two, I am sorry to say, and he is eager to start, for he is a burning patriot and regards war as the finest game on earth - Maine did little but

Lincoln College
Oxford
Current expenses, not for the nurse and doctor.
Yet! Don’t forget to ask about the copy of The Complete Angler when you have a chance, and tell me if Irene has mentioned my article for [illegible].
I am going to read and work now, so goodbye
I am ever and wholly yours.
Edward
Adieu! And love to the little one.