Description | Explains that he [Roscoe] called in at the Colonial Office, but could not see Sir Herbert Read, who is in hospital in France with a broken leg. Instead, Roscoe reports speaking to Read's assistant, Mr Bottomley, who gave reassuring promises of warm sympathy and assistance from the Governors in Africa. Informs them that Bottomley asked Roscoe to write a brief letter explaining the purpose of the expedition and the areas to be visited, notes that he has done this, and encloses a copy [CD/51/13]. |