Letter acknowledging offer of 12/- for an old Sussex mortar. The author also has a smaller Sussex mortar, old handcuffs and a watchman's rattle.
Letter regarding mortar made of Sussex iron bought for 12/-.
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Slide of a shop in Thimpu, selling a range of goods
Slide of Golok girls in festival attire
Black and white negative of buildings on waterfront and covered dock with boats on either side of frame
Slide of a procession in Sourje showing a lapse
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