My dear friend,

Some years ago now I had formed a strong wish to examine the fissures at Creswell Crags, but until lately could never find the opportunity due to my church duties at Brampton. Last year, however, I was enabled to pay a preliminary visit to the spot. A very brief inspection sufficed to show me that it was one well worth careful exploration; and in answer to an application to His Grace the Duke of Portland, he very kindly gave me leave to carry on the work.

Searching for sites to explore
Investigating Church Hole
Investigating Robin Hood Cave
The notes we made
Mother Grundy and the hippopotamus tooth
The presence of man
My thoughts on the matter

Signed

Rev. Magens Mello

This letter was composed in 2001. It is based on documents and publications by Magens Mello linked together in a style appropriate to the time.