Master Will the Beekeeper,
Kentwell Hall,
Long Melford,
Suffolk.
28th June 1995
Dear Master Will,
Master Cedar Cowpar has told me that by the ancient lore of Beekeeping, the wild swarm belongs to the one who spots it first and that consequently the swarm that you so neatly captured on Sunday last, by the butts, belongs to me and my companions, my daughter Anna and Beverley her friend. He said that we should write and tell you what we wish you to do with the bees, and that also by ancient lore, woever receives the bees has to give something in return.
We would like you to have the bees, and we think that the ancient rhyme says the right thing
"... if the bees do swarm in June then 'tis worth a silver spoon..."
We shall be happy with a silver-coloured one.
We wish you well and that the bees may thrive.
Thank you
Golda pp Anna + Beverley *** Scan in the signature ***