Contributions from the fens or anywhere else will be good. We must get
out all from the Allenbys. I think I remember in Carlyle's notes that
the _hill_ in Winsby (where the farm house is) was the scene of a daring
attack of Cromwell's: but my memory is bad. Your correspondent says that
bones, spurs, and _urns_ have been found there: the latter look rather as
if the hill were of _Roman note_. I should like it to be clearly told,
_exactly where_ the relics were dug up: whether on the hill or on the
level said to extend from the hill to the west. Mrs. Allenby's first
letter says _that_ was probably the field of battle: her son says the
hill itself was. Also, _exactly what the relics were_. These two points
are the chief I can see to need thorough sifting. I sent Carlyle the
letter: he is now I dare say groaning over it. I have threatened to turn
the correspondence entirely into his hands: so Miss Charlesworth may
expect that. I go to town (I hope for a very short time) next week. John
is yet here: we all like his wife much. Farewell. Yours ever
thankfully,