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Letter from Steve Fairbairn. Address University Arms Hotel Ltd, Cambridge.

Contents include: Notes on training for week, ending in making bump on Wednesday.

Signed by Steve Fairbairn.

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to P.N. Carpmael. Address University Pitt Club, Cambridge (handwritten 15 Jesus Lane). Dated 27th January 1932.

Contents include: Pleased to get letter and hear enjoying rowing at last; comments on discontent and lack of harmony; comments on training performance and suggestions for Jesus crews; suggestion to write to Fitzwilliam about putting up the boats; will see P.N. Carpmael soon.

People mentioned include: J.H. Colegrave, H.P. Gold, C.W. Cotterill, J.C. McDouall, P.J. Jepson, P.N. Carpmael.

Signed by Steve Fairbairn.

Post-script: Cambridge Eight good.

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to P.N. Carpmael. Address 17 Park Lane. Headed paper (crossed out): Junior Carlton Club, Pall Mall, SW1. Dated 29th June 1932.

Contents include: Thanks for letter; suggestion to go for Wingfields if don't go to Los Angeles (Canada crossed out); would be proud to be President of the Jesus Cockerels, hopes they will win Head of River race next year; hopes to see Jesus win Visitors' Challenge Cup if get through today; description of varied practice of crew this year; good luck wishes.

Signed by Steve Fairbairn.

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to P.N. Carpmael. Address 28 Maids Causeway, Cambridge. Dated 24th May 1934.

Contents include: Syd Middleton (95 Gresham Street, EC2) trying to get an Eight to go to Australia for the Victorian Centenary in November - asks who best to approach at London Rowing Club; Leander won't tackle the job; suggestion of crew; request to see or phone/write to Syd Middleton and recommend whom he should see; comments on Jesus crew.

People mentioned include: Syd Middleton, D.J. Wilson, W.A.T. Sambell, A.B. Fraser, W.H. Barnett, P.N. Carpmael, D.H. Mays-Smith.

Signed by Steve Fairbairn.

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to P.N. Carpmael. Address 28 Maids Causeway, Cambridge. Dated 9th January 1935.

Contents include: Apologies for slow reply, thanks for cable and letter; pleased to hear English rowing was defunct - received cable from Scobie MacKinnon urging to keep on ruining English rowing, so letter was a relief; sorry couldn't attend dinner.

No signature - torn page.

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to Frank Stammers, dated 1st August 1934. Paper headed Durley Dean Hotel, Bournemouth, Hants. Envelope addressed to Frank Stammers Esq at 6 Blackwater Road, Eastbourne, Sussex.

Contents include: Gladness that H. Marnham is coming up; instructions for training and suggestions for crews; hopes Putney falls through as crew would do better at Cambridge; instruction that if the men want to go to Cambridge will need to be handled diplomatically if Bradley writes but the men don't want to go to Putney; alert of crews Archie Nesbit wants to try; could go to Putney but feels it wouldn't help as much as at Cambridge; suggestions for crews; upon reflection prefers Putney, but it might make a difference to Jesus' Blues; query about second Four - might be best to concentrate on the Lent Boat; request to notify of decision if Bradley writes.

People mentioned include: H. Marnham, P.H.H. Irving, E.A. Szilagyi, F.M.G. Stammers, D.W. Burnford, Bradley, Archie Nesbit, T.S. Cree, A.D. Kingsford.

Signed by Steve Fairbairn.

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to Frank Stammers, postmarked 23rd August 1934.
Paper headed Durley Dean Hotel, Bournemouth, Hants. Envelope addressed to Frank Stammers Esq at 6 Blackwater Road, Eastbourne, Sussex.

Notecard: "By all means come along with Arthur. Let me know when to expect you".

Signed by Steve Fairbairn.

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to Frank Stammers, dated 23rd June 1935. Ten Dorset Square. Envelope addressed: Frank Stammers Esq, Capt Jesus College Boat Club, Leander Club, Henley-on-Thames.

Contents include: Congratulations on yesterday - will do a lot of good for racing at Henley; hot week meaning trying weather for the crews; instructions for training - keep the men away from hanging about watching (underlined) as it is tiring work; suggestion that Eight doesn't want much work; instructions for training; not well enough to come to Henley so if any advice required invitation to come up one evening.

Signed by Steve Fairbarin.

Postscript: What is your address?

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to Frank Stammers, dated 3rd July 1935. Ten Dorset Square. Envelope addressed: Frank Stammers Esq, Cowfields Farm, Henley-on-Thames, Oxon.

Contents include: Fear that if crew get into final of Grand and send a car would have to go up and see them row on Saturday - health would not permit; instructions for training if crew get through on Thursday and look like winning on Friday; suggestion might be rowing against Pembroke men, and if win could win the Grand; good luck to all and wish to be with the crew; instruction to tell B.C.J. that wrote to Elliott and told him to make B.C. Headmaster of Eton.

Signed by Steve Fairbairn.

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to Percy Bullock, dated 20th February 1936. Mostyn Hotel, Portman Square, London W1. Envelope addressed to Mr Percy Bullock, 3 Short Street, Cambridge.

Contents include: Had hoped for such news - suggestion that Percy Bullock and David (Burnford?) too reliant - thought could not do on own; now know that can do it themselves so all is well; congratulations.

Signed by Steve Fairbairn.

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to Percy Bullock, dated 31st May 1937. Mostyn Hotel, Portman Square, London W1. Envelope addressed to Mr Percy Bullock, 16 New Square, London.

Contents include: Thanks for letter - always enjoy reading as have right ideas and no one else has a grip of it; glad to hear boat is going better; comment on the need to transfer weight from seat to the stretcher; best wishes to better half.

Signed by Steve Fairbairn.

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to Percy Bullock, dated 9th March 1937. Mostyn Hotel, Portman Square, London W1. Envelope addressed to Mr Percy Bullock, 16 New Square, Cambridge.

Instruction at top of letter to read to crew to answer doubts about feet-up movement.

Contents include: Thanks for letter - interesting well-written reading displaying splendid grasp of rhythm of rowing; anecdote about cricketer Don Bradman; wish to come up for the first week next term, promises to try; instructions for technique - if thoroughly understood Grand should follow easily; training suggestions; story of stroke done on tank when coaching Westminster boys just after the war; invitation to come and visit, but let know when to be expected; best wishes to family.

Signed by Steve Fairbairn.

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to Percy Bullock, dated 20th April 1937. Mostyn Hotel, Portman Square, London W1. Envelope addressed to Mr Percy Bullock, 16 New Square, Cambridge.

Contents include: Suggestion of crews to be tried; training suggestion of two Reaches daily; request to write a line on Saturday to let know how crew is going.

People mentioned include: R.T. Coulton, A.E.B. Williams, T.B. Langton, W.R. Milne, A. Burrough, R. Corbet Ward, D.E. Fairbairn, J.L.L. Savill, B.T. Coulton.

Signed by Steve Fairbairn.

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to P.N. Carpmael headed Langham Hotel, Portland Place, London (struck-through). Address The Malt House, Beaconsfield, Bucks. Dated 22nd July 1929.

Contents include: Suggestion that wins on Saturday will do a lot of good for next term; suggestions of crews for fours, May boat, Clinker boat fours; thoughts about Varsity boat.

People mentioned include: R.F. Ohlsson, G.P. Fairbairn, M.A. Bellville, C.J.B. Palmer, F.T. Coulton, P.N. Carpmael, T.A Brocklebank.

Signed by Steve Fairbairn.

Post-script: Would have liked to have heard how crew is getting on - request to write and let him know,

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to P.N. Carpmael. Address The Malt House, Beaconsfield, Bucks. Dated 23rd July 1929.

Contents include: thanks for letter and begging forgiveness for previous letter saying he had been forgotten; letter was splendid and points to a good year; wrote letter to Jesus yesterday so will be received sometime; good luck to the sculls; suggestion of training to improve the Colquhouns; wish to have a tank like the London one at Jesus like the one at London.

Signed by Steve Fairbairn.

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to P.N. Carpmael. Address The Malt House, Beaconsfield, Bucks. Dated 13th August 1929.

Contents include: Chinese principle of rowing; mention of current health situation; description of rowing technique; mention of experience of Etonian crew; instructions for training.

People mentioned include: P.N Carpmael, Jack Phelps (coach).

Signed by Steve Fairbairn.

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to P.N. Carpmael. Address Stoke Poges Club, Slough. Dated 1st September 1929.

Contents include: Thanks for letter; tips for rowing in; update on health situation (teeth removed); instructions for training; argument in favour of bulkheads; argument in favour of a section boat - could be packed up and taken to America/Continent in vacations; comment about difficulty of getting rid of old boats - could be sold second-hand, but used to saw boats up so furniture could be made.

Signed by Steve Fairbairn.

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to P.N. Carpmael. Address The Alexandra Hotel, Hyde Park Corner SW1. Dated 6th November 1929 (pencil).

Contents include: Not fit enough to come up; instructions for controlling the blade; suggestion of crews for Trials; thoughts about May boat; desire to obtain automatic control; if feels fit will look at Lent Boats later; will travel to France in three weeks' time; intent to talk to Newnham; best wishes and asks forgiveness if caused worry.

People mentioned include: G.P. Fairbairn, P.N. Carpmael.

Signed by Steve Fairbairn.

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to P.N. Carpmael. Address The Alexandra Hotel, Hyde Park Corner SW1. Dated 15th November 1929.

Contents include: Pleased with win, and thinks Blue must be safe; instructions for Trials; will try to get up next week; comment on Varsity boat; congratulations again, off to dentist.

People mentioned include: J.M. Fraser, P.N. Carpmael.

Signed by Steve Fairbairn.

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to P.N. Carpmael. Address The Alexandra Hotel, Hyde Park Corner SW1. Dated 21st November 1929.

Contents include: Enclosure of cheque for £10 for Lock to Lock plate - hopes it is a success; suggestions for May boat; attempts to reduce worry - has just won Colquhouns, and everyone says sculled magnificently; reassurance of Blue; comments on variation; advice to row easy; apologies for length of letter, comments on worrying; suggestions for crews; hopes to be up for Lents but can't be sure on account of health; wish to receive lots of letters about the Lock to Lock.

People mentioned include: K.R. Hill, G.P. Fairbairn, R.F. Ohlsson, J.M. Fraser, P.N. Carpmael, F.T Coulton, G.M. Parbury, C.J.B. Palmer, M.A. Bellville.

Signed by Steve Fairbairn.

Post-script: Leaves for France at end of week - address there is address there is Golf Hotel, St Jean de Luz, France.

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to P.N. Carpmael. Address Golf Hotel, St-Jean-de-Luz, France. Dated 12th January 1930.

Contents include: Pleasure with and comments on coaching; comments on crews; suggestion to get feedback from crew and cox.

People mentioned include: John Holcroft, Peter Haig Thomas, F.H. Jerwood, W.M. Anstey, G.W. Parbury, R.F. Ohlsson, P.N. Carpmael.

Signed by Steve Fairbairn.

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to P.N. Carpmael. Address Golf Hotel, St-Jean-de-Luz, France. Dated 26th February 1930.

Contents include: Glad to get news; comments on current rowing style; advice to take a Freshers' rowing boat out to Putney; comment on clogs; comments on crew; update on health problems; description of golf performance - coaching two little girls who have won prizes; recently won game of musical chairs - tactics of how to win.

People mentioned include: P.N. Carpmael, 'Nugget' (G.E.G.?) Goddard, F.H. Jerwood, D.H. Mays-Smith, F.T. Coulton, J.E. Baldwin, J.M. Fraser, G.P. Fairbairn, David Brown, T.E. Hockin, R.F. Ohlsson.

Signed by Steve Fairbairn.

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to P.N. Carpmael. Address Golf Hotel, St-Jean-de-Luz, France. Dated 21st March 1930.

Contents include: Suggestions for training; instruction not to do anything foolish; suggestions for exercises - "all whalebone and steel and a willowy feel / that is the oarsman's song"; advice that if can't do it easy, can't do it at all.

People mentioned include: Pat(tinson), F.H. Jerwood, Conrad, Edmonds, Peter Haig-Thomas; G.P. Fairbairn.

Signed by Steve Fairbairn.

Post-script: Assessment of G.E.G. Goddard.

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to P.N. Carpmael. Address Golf Hotel, St-Jean-de-Luz, France. Dated 27th March 1930.

Contents include: Thanks for letter; suggestion for order of boat; suggestion of training for Pairs and Sculls; instructions for Eight outing to Baitsbite; comments on performance of previous men who had rowed in position 7; advice about training schedule; suggestions for Eights, Pairs and Goblet crews; intention to return on the 25th and will come up soon after; comment on rowing at Eton.

People mentioned include: P.N. Carpmael, D.H. Mays-Smith, F.T. Coulton, J.M. Fraser, R.F. Ohlsson, J.E. Baldwin, M.A. Bellville, G.M. Parbury, T.E. Hockin, David Brown, G.P. Fairbairn.

Signed by Steve Fairbairn.

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to P.N. Carpmael. Address Golf Hotel, St-Jean-de-Luz, France. Dated 9th April 1930.

Contents include: Line wishing luck on Saturday, and instruction to enjoy the race; agreement to get G.E.G. Goddard to help coach; thinks crew pretty well fixed; hope to meet about the 26th.

People mentioned include: G.E.G. Goddard, A.W. Anstey.

Signed by Steve Fairbairn.

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to P.N. Carpmael. Address Stoke Poges Club, Slough. Dated 14th May 1930.

Contents include: Comments on value of a light bow; queries about who should receive photos - if no spare remaining, will bring one up on Tuesday; possibility of winning Magdalens, but expect third will take some beating; comment about pair-oared rowing at Eton; no need to answer letter as can speak on Tuesday; request to get room at University Arms.

People mentioned include: P.N. Carpmael, A.W. Anstey, C.W.A. Searle.

Signed by Steve Fairbairn.

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to P.N. Carpmael. Address Stoke Poges Club, Slough. Dated 22nd May 1930.

Contents include: Suggestions for crew; suggestions for training - "Mothers' mangle" which is "feather high" should be the main note, then "buttons up" to get a "spring" than "feel the blades in your hands" then "bite" then "look at your blades"; comments on training - not concentrating on blades; will arrive 3.58 Monday and catch the 7.7 Wednesday back.

People mentioned include: M.A. Bellville, P.A. Evans, F.T. Coulton, D.H. Mays-Smith, P.N. Carpmael, R.F. Ohlsson, A.W. Anstey, J.M. Fraser.

Signed by Steve Fairbairn.

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to P.N. Carpmael. Dated 29th May 1930.

Contents include: Request to know everything that was done up to Friday night, so will receive letter Saturday at Stoke; suggestion that J.M. Fraser could drive over to Stoke on Sunday to report on Saturday's work - would return with them and be fresher for Monday and Tuesday; invitation for lunch; comments on and suggestions for crew; will be interested to see Fours on Monday.

People mentioned include: J.M. Fraser, P.N. Carpmael, A.W. Anstey.

Signed by Steve Fairbairn.

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to P.N. Carpmael. Address Stoke Poges Club, Slough. Dated 2nd September 1930.

Contents include: Letter sent on by R.F. Reeve - answered all letters so one must have gone astray from London; wrote to A.W. Anstey - hoped to be up 30th September; wish to see wins at October Fours and Magdalen Pairs - P.N. Carpmael will be first man to have rowed Head, Lents, Mays, Sculls, Double Sculls, Pairs and Fours; comments on crews; training instructions; suggested crew for May boat; training instructions for Fours; query about swivels for the Varsity and trial Eights.

People mentioned include: R.F. Reeve, P.N. Carpmael, A.W. Anstey, T.W. Reed, J.E. Baldwin, M.A. Bellville, C.J.B. Palmer.
Signed by Steve Fairbairn.

Post-script: Suffered in the hot weather.

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to P.N. Carpmael. Address Knightsbridge (private hotel), Cranborne Road, Bournemouth. Dated 27th December 1931.

Contents include: Thanks for card of good wishes - Happy New Year; "the year is going to be the most interesting and the most educational the world has ever had"; the harder and worse life becomes the more one enjoys it; description of Old Reavo (?)'s poor eyesight - will soon be quite blind, and afraid coaching days are over; update on health - gets bad attacks in evening and doctor has advised to go slow; unable to help Fitzwilliam coach Eight, but suggestion that may come and look at crew occasionally; can manage Jesus crews due to it being a short bike ride and can rest after, but unable to take on more.

Signed by Steve Fairbairn.

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to P.N. Carpmael. Address 31 Tregonwell Road, Bournemouth. Dated 27th December 1932.

Contents include: Thanks for card and best wishes; ; would like to coach crews but felt could not come and health will not stand much; bound by Ian [Fairbairn] to take Thames for a week; doubts practicality of taking two crews together.

People mentioned include: P.N. Carpmael, R.F. Reeve, "the Bean"; Ian Fairbairn.

Signed by Steve Fairbairn.

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to P.N. Carpmael. Letterhead University Pitt Club. Dated 15th November 1933.

Contents include: Thanks for letter; hopes J.M. Fraser has not overdone it - instructions to tell him to be careful; comments on crew; comment on Peter Haig Thomas' control which he will keep by putting in Etonians; suggestion to try an old idea, and will consciously apportion work correctly; no reason why should not scull back from Ely on Sunday; best wishes to "all my pals".

People mentioned include: G.P. Fairbairn, J.M. Fraser, J.L.B. Ansell, Peter Haig Thomas.

Signed by Steve Fairbairn.

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to P.N. Carpmael. Address 28 Maids Causeway. Dated 14th January 1934.

Contents include: Australia want an Eight to go out towards the end of the year, thinks about end of September; suggestions for crew; has written to suggest put crew up in Melbourne, and could be quartered with families; thinks could get reduced steamer tickets; should take a couple of spare men - Wilson of Clare and J.H. Lascelles of Oxford may be returning to Australia/New Zealand about that time.

People mentioned include: J.L.B. Ansell, D.H. Mays-Smith, J.F. Bradley, D.J. Wilson, P.N. Carpmael, A.B. Fraser, W.A.T. Sambell, A.D. Kingsford, Wilson (of Clare), J.H. Lascelles, G.P. Fairbairn.

Signed by Steve Fairbairn.

Post-script: Could get J.P. Fairbairn if necessary.

Letters

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to Frank Stammers, dated 27th July 1934. Paper headed Durley Dean Hotel, Bournemouth, Hants. Envelope addressed to Frank Stammers Esq at 6 Blackwater Road, Eastbourne, Sussex.

Contents include: Description of Archie Nisbet wanting to get 3rd Selwyn, Pembroke and Jesus Fours to row at Putney for a week before beginning of term; alert that Stammers may receive a letter from Bradley asking to bring the Jesus Four - instruction to go to Cambridge or Putney as crews want; would prefer Cambridge but benefits of going to Putney - might get some Blues; query whether H. Marnham has decided to come up - if not instruction to tell him he is down for 7 in the Varsity Boat.

People mentioned include: Archie Nisbet, F.M.G. Stammers, Bradley, H. Marnham.

Signed by Steve Fairbairn.

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to Frank Stammers, dated 10th December 1934. Rothbury, West Cliff Gardens, Bournemouth. Envelope addressed to Frank Stammers Esq, Jesus College, Cambridge and forwarding address given as Farnham Lodge, Burnham, Bucks.

Contents include: Suggestions for crews; belated letter received from Archie [Nisbet].

People mentioned include: P.H.H. Irving, D.W. Burnford, N.J. Bradley, Archie Nisbet.

Signed by Steve Fairbairn.

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to Frank Stammers, dated 15th April 1935. Ten Dorset Square, N.W.1. Pad. 8547. Envelope addressed: Frank Stammers Esq, 6 Blackwater Road, Eastbourne, Sussex (Jesus College, Cambridge crossed out).

Contents include: Instructions for sculling exercises and racing Sixes in the fixed tub as won't be up until Thursday evening; suggestions for racing Eights against each other in fixed tub; such work will benefit the team in the May Races and Henley; suggestions for Eight crew; command for obtaining a true finish; suggestions and comments on Four crews; notification of a hard day on Thursday, but will look in about 6pm and can talk things over.

People mentioned include: E.A. Szilagyi, T.S. Cree, D.W. Burnford, C. Ward, D.D. Anderson, M.B. Hewitt, F.M.G. Stammers, J.D. Usher, H. Marnham, P.H.H. Irving, A.E.B. Williams, A.T. Bardwell.

Signed by Steve Fairbairn.

Further page: Suggestion that A.E.B. Williams may have to be seven - concern he is young for position; comment Cambridge crew going to Germany in July - may lose E.A. Szilagyi at Henley.

People mentioned include: A.E.B. Williams, T.S. Cree, F.M.G. Stammers, E.A. Szilagyi.

Lists on reverse of envelope:
Bowles
Hunter
Crawford
Bardwell
Milne
Coulton
Williams
Morgan

Bowles
Crawford
Milne
Bardwell
Irving
Coulton
Williams
Morgan

Szilagyi
Cree
Burnford
C. Ward
Anderson
Hewitt
Stammers
(?)
Rise

Tom
Hunter
Bardwell
Rise
(?)
Hewitt
Anderson
Morgan

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to Percy Bullock, dated 29th December 1935. 10 Dorset Square, London NW1. Envelope addressed to Mr Percy Bullock, 3 Short Street, Cambridge.

Contents include: Pleased with letter received - wrote a lot of letters yesterday and not sure if answered; pleased to meet but not currently well; praise for work done in Holland; suggestion to visit another country (possibly Germany); no longer able to write; best wishes to family; report that D.W. Burnford pleased.

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to Percy Bullock, dated 2nd February 1936. Mostyn Hotel, Portman Square, London W1. Envelope addressed to Mr Percy Bullock, 3 Short Street, Cambridge.

Contents include: Thanks for wishes - thought was getting over illness until came down with temperature; reassurance that boats will do alright; hopes to meet at Putney.

Signed by Steve Fairbairn.

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to Percy Bullock, dated 30th October 1936. Mostyn Hotel, Portman Square, London W1. Envelope addressed to Mr Percy Bullock, 16 New Square, Cambridge.

Contents include: Thanks for letter; excitement at two wins - now on to the Grand; agreement with remarks - request to write letter once a week about how crews are going; suggestions for crew and comments on performance; praise for doing splendidly; wish could get up to visit but "74 years old and 150 years' old neck"; best wishes to Mrs Percy and the boys.

People mentioned include: P.H. Fraser, B.T. Coulton, L.D. Thorne, F.M.G. Stammers, T.B. Langton, D.E. Fairbairn, A. Burrough, A.E.B. Williams, W.R. Milne, R. Corbet Ward, T.R. Thompson, R.T. Coulton, T.S. Cree.

Signed by Steve Fairbairn.

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to Percy Bullock, dated 9th November 1936. Mostyn Hotel, Portman Square, London W1. Envelope addressed to Mr Percy Bullock, 16 New Square, London.

Contents include: Suggestions for crews; query about the Lent boat.

People mentioned include: L.D. Thorne, A.E.B. Williams, E.A. Szilagyi, T.B. Langton, T.S, Cree, R.T. Coulton, B.T. Coulton, W.R. Milne, T.S. Cree, T.R. Thompson.

Signed by Steve Fairbairn.

Note on reverse of envelope: "Your letter tells the whole story of rowing but how few really understand".

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to Percy Bullock, dated 4th December 1936. Mostyn Hotel, Portman Square, London W1. Envelope addressed to Mr Percy Bullock, 16 New Square, Cambridge.

Contents include: Query how rowing is going, and about Lent boat; filed letter about the Fours - best letter about rowing ever received; neck won't allow travel to Cambridge; enclosure of Christmas present.

Signed by Steve Fairbairn.

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to Percy Bullock, dated 1st January 1937. Mostyn Hotel, Portman Square, London W1. Envelope addressed to Mr Percy Bullock, 16 New Square, Cambridge.

Contents include: Thanks for Christmas card; apologies for not getting up to Cambridge early in term; instruction to keep balance high with no exaggerations; New Year wishes to family.

Signed by Steve Fairbairn.

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to P.N. Carpmael. Address The Alexandra Hotel, Hyde Park Corner SW1. Dated 31st October 1929.

Contents include: Congratulations for beating Maggie [St John's], and hopes for win; health update - off-colour, and looks like lumbago and sciatica, going to dentist; notice of being quiet for next couple of weeks on account of trying to do too much; benefits of a powerful blade; praise for crew and suggestion of winning.

Signed by Steve Fairbairn.

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to P.N. Carpmael. Address Stoke Poges Club, Slough. Dated 5th November 1929.

Contents include: Glad to hear found rowing easier; hopes will get control of oar; technique of those without instinctive timing at the finish, and importance of the same; suggestion of trying a stroke for Head of the River race; will come up by midday train on Friday if eight goes out; threatening of lumbago; request to notify Alexandra Hotel Hyde Park Corner SW1 that may come up on Friday; suggestion to get the Lent boats out.

Signed by Steve Fairbairn.

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to P.N. Carpmael. Address The Alexandra Hotel, Hyde Park Corner SW1. No date (partial letter).

Contents include: Difficulty of being unwell as could assess crews better in person; suggestion what had lost the Grand; assessment of coaches.

People mentioned include: J.E. Baldwin, M.A. Bellville, P.N. Carpmael, J.M. Fraser, G.P. Fairbairn, F.T. Coulton, A.W. Anstey, P. Bullock, R.F. Reeve (coach), F.H. Jerwood, Bob Arnold.

Signed by Steve Fairbairn.

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to P.N. Carpmael. Address Golf Hotel, St-Jean-de-Luz, France. Dated 15th December 1929.

Contents include: Thanks for letter; comment on crew changes "So from Hill to Bill we fill the bill and this we will keep the mill working still"; suggestion for crew; unsure about coming up - staying in France might mean would be fitter for the May boat; Lent boat looks good on paper; travelled up from Plymouth with an uncle of P.N. Carpmael and his daughters.

People mentioned include: Ian Fairbairn, K.R. Hill, A.W. Anstey, P.A. Evans, R.F. Ohlsson, Shenstone (?), G.H. Smith, P. Bullock, F.N. Evans.

Signed by Steve Fairbairn.

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to P.N. Carpmael. Address Golf Hotel, St-Jean-de-Luz, France. Dated 30th March 1930.

Contents include: Enclosure of R.F. Reeve's letter; suggestions for crew; assumption that Jesus did not finish Head of the River yesterday or would have expected to receive a wire; instructions for training in the next fortnight until race is over.

People mentioned include: R.F. Reeve, F.N. Coulton, J.E. Baldwin, J.M. Fraser.

Signed by Steve Fairbairn.

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to J.M. Fraser(?). Address Golf Hotel, St-Jean-de-Luz, France. Dated 6th April 1930.

Contents include: Many thanks for letter; comments on performance - advantage of London and Thames, Pembroke rowing very well; suggestions for crew; health-wise much better and hopes to get up about the 26th - hopes to be able to give the crew a couple of days a week but can never tell; description of collapse on 28th October after coaching.

People mentioned include: G.P. Fairbairn, F.T. Coulton, P.N. Carpmael, D.H. Mays-Smith, J.M. Fraser, J.E. Baldwin, R.F. Ohlsson, G.E.G. Goddard, R.F. Reeve, A.W. Anstey, M.A. Bellville.

Signed by Steve Fairbairn.

Letter from Steve Fairbairn to P.N. Carpmael. Address Golf Hotel, St-Jean-de-Luz, France. Dated 9th April 1930.

Contents include: Thanks for interesting letter; hopes for fair day as winner of toss often wins race on the station; suggestion to read John Moss' letter of twenty-five years ago - rivalry settled by Evening Standard article last summer "Steve Fairbairn as the Socrates of the tow-path"; description of Leander crew, Third Trinity, and Eton; comment on Tom Edwards-Moss; description on typing up of notes "A year's working of a boat club and the errors of "orthodoxy"" which may be published; in meantime most rowing is founded on book and "orthodoxy" is becoming Fairbairnism (True Orthodoxy) - some will say that Jesus has become orthodox.

People mentioned include: John Moss, Peter Haig-Thomas, Tom Edwards-Moss.

Signed by Steve Fairbairn.