Frederick Joseph Wells collection, 1890s?-1996 | Rare Book & Manuscript Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Title: Frederick Joseph Wells collection, 1890s?-1996

Predominant Dates:1890-1946

ID: 01/02/02/POST-1650 MS 0667

Primary Creator: Wells, Frederick Joseph

Other Creators: Wells, H. G. (Herbert George) (1866-1946), Wells, Jean

Extent: 96.0 Items

Arrangement: The collection arrived at the Rare Book & Manuscript Library in two binders, with items housed in plastic sleeves. The collection has been left in its original order, with the original binders and sleeves retained.

Date Acquired: 07/18/2011

Subjects: Authors--English, Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946 - Finance, Personal, Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946 - Health, World War, 1939-1945

Languages: English

Herbert George Wells (1866-1946) was an English novelist, essayist, journalist, screenwriter, and political figure. A prolific author, he wrote from 1893 to his death in 1946. He is considered to be the father of modern science fiction and is best known for novels such as The Time Machine, The Invisible Man, and The War of the Worlds. Wells wrote several additional novels, as well as nonfiction books and essays concerning the improvement of society.

After divorcing his first wife, Isabel Mary Wells (1866?-1930), in 1895, Wells married Amy Catherine Robbins (1872-1927), commonly referred to as "Jane." H. G. and Jane Wells had two sons: George Philip Wells and Frank Richard Wells. George Philip Wells married Marjorie Craig, who acted as H. G.'s secretary in the later years of his life.

Frederick Joseph Wells (1862-1954) was the older brother of H. G. Wells. He was apprenticed to English drapers before immigrating to Johannesburg, South Africa, in 1902. He returned to England around 1921 and married Edith Neal, a cousin from his maternal side; they had one daughter, Jean Wells.

Sources

Parrinder, Patrick. "Wells, Herbert George (1866-1946)." Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Online edition. 2011. doi: 10.1093/ref:odnb/36831

Wells, H. G. Experiment in Autobiography. Discoveries and Conclusions of a Very Ordinary Brain (Since 1866). Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott, 1967.

Authors--English
Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946 - Finance, Personal
Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946 - Health
World War, 1939-1945

Repository: Rare Book & Manuscript Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Box and Folder Listing

Box 1

Series 1: Binder 1

Folder 1

Item 1: Photograph from Ronald Procter, London, undated

1 item (1 page):  Verso: "H. G. in the garden of 13 Hanover Terrace threatens the bombers flying over London. No. 4531." Photographic portrait of H. G. Wells.

Folder 2

Item 2: Photograph from Elliot and Fry, London?, undated

1 item (1 page):  Verso: "Jane. H.G. Wife. DS 13523a." Photographic portrait of Jane Wells.

Folder 3

Item 3: Note from H. G. Wells, London, to Frederick Joseph Wells, 1944 September 25

1 item (1 page): manuscript. Label: "Early motor to my Dad in S.A.!" Addressed to "Dear Old Fezzer." Offers thanks for the birthday wishes and discusses upcoming plans.

Folder 4

Item 4: Postcard from H. G. Wells to Frederick Joseph Wells, undated

1 item (2 pages): manuscript. Label: "DRE Letters Photo." Received stamp: "20.Dec.06 12". Photographic postcard showing a man and four women in a car.

Item 5: Document, undated

1 item (2 pages): print. Label: "DRE Letters Photo." Cut-out page, with images of "Rebecca and Anthony West about 1916" and "Ford Madox Ford, Violet Hunt, and H.G. Wells about 1914."

Folder 5

Item 6: Photograph from Walery, London, 1890s?

1 item (1 page): Verso: "Walery Photographer to the Queen" "No 61400a." Cabinet card photograph of Sara Neal.

Folder 6

Item 7: Document, undated

1 item (1 page): print.  Two photographs, possibly of H. G. Wells: "The Science Student (1886)" and "Middle Twenties (1892)."

Folder 7

Item 8: Letter from H. G. Wells, London, to Frederick Joseph Wells, undated

1 item (2 pages): manuscript.  Discusses H.G. Wells's health and his concerns for Jean's safety.

Folder 8

Item 9: Letter from H. G. Wells, London, to Frederick Joseph Wells, undated May 10

1 item (4 pages): manuscript.  Discusses Frederick's client and suggests that he look at Review of Reviews.

Folder 9

Item 10: Letter from H. G. Wells, London, to Frederick Joseph Wells, undated

1 item (4 pages): manuscript.  Discusses Frederick's finances, Frederick's suit, and H.G. Wells's books and upcoming works in "P.M.G." (The Pall Mall Gazette?), The Saturday Review, and The New Review.

Folder 10

Item 11: Letter from H. G. Wells, Nyewoods, to Frederick Joseph Wells, 1887 July 21

1 item (4 pages): manuscript. Signed "Bertie." Discusses the requirements for success and informs Frederick of the deaths of their cousins Lillie and Gracie from consumption.

Folder 11

Item 12: Letter from H. G. Wells, Grasse, France, to Frederick Joseph Wells, 1932 December 17

1 item (2 pages): manuscript. Signed "H.G. The Busswhacker." Discusses family matters.

Folder 12

Item 13: Letter from H. G. Wells?, Grasse, France, to Frederick Joseph Wells, 1933 May 6

1 item (2 pages): manuscript.  Discusses Frank's death and the settlement of his estate.

Folder 13

Item 14: Letter from H. G. Wells?, Liss, to Frederick Joseph Wells, 1910? October 15

1 item (4 pages): manuscript. Label: "About their mother's passing away." Discusses their father's death and the settlement of his estate.

Folder 14

Item 15: Letter from H. G. Wells, Sandgate, to Frederick Joseph Wells, undated

1 item (4 pages): manuscript. Signed "Bertie." Discusses H.G. Wells's current home, his plans to purchase new land, and the possibly of his helping Frederick with his mortgage.

Folder 15

Item 16: Letter from H. G. Wells to Francis Charles Wells, undated

1 item (3 pages): manuscript.  Discusses a job offer for Frederick.

Folder 16

Item 17: Letter from H. G. Wells, Sandgate, to Frederick Joseph Wells, 1901 July 17

1 item (4 pages): manuscript. Signed "Bertie." Announces the birth of his son, George Phillip Wells, discusses fatherhood, and mentions his work in Strand Magazine, Fortnightly Review, and Pearson's Magazine.

Folder 17

Item 18: Letter from H. G. Wells, Surrey, to Frederick Joseph Wells, undated

1 item (3 pages): manuscript. Signed "your affectionate brugger Buss." Shares his opinion of Frederick's emigration to South Africa, and his own success, and new home. Mentions that "Bowkett" (Sidney Bowkett?) "has turned up again."

Folder 18

Item 19: Letter from H. G. Wells, Sandgate, to Frederick Joseph Wells, 1899 April 15

1 item (4 pages): manuscript. Label: "Letter to Fred signed Bertie. H.G. sometimes used the Buswack H.G. or Bertie!" Signed "Bertie." Advises Frederick on his investments and discusses their family.

Folder 19

Item 20: Letter from H. G. Wells to Sara Neal Wells, 1882 October 31

1 item (4 pages): manuscript. Label: "H.G.'s Mother experimenting with a typewriter." Signed "Bertie." Discusses his wedding plans. Includes three drawings: "Bertie's Birthday Present," "28 Halden Rd Putney S.W.," and an untitled drawing.

Folder 20

Item 21: Letter from H. G. Wells, Sandgate, to Frederick Joseph Wells, undated

1 item (2 pages): manuscript. Signed "The Busswhacker." Discusses H.G. Wells's health, career, home, and mother. Mentions Tales of Space and Time and Love and Mr. Lewisham.

Folder 21

Item 22: Letter from H. G. Wells, Hythe, Kent, to Frederick Joseph Wells, 1898 September 12

1 item (2 pages): manuscript. Label: "A picture of H.G. Jane and the boys in their nursery."  Signed "The Busswhacker." Discusses H.G.'s Wells's health, limitations, and most recent holiday.

Folder 22

Item 23: Letter from H. G. Wells, Dunmow, 1928 June 10

1 item (2 pages): manuscript.  A personal letter.

Folder 23

Item 24: Letter from H. G. Wells, Dunmow, to Frederick Joseph Wells, 1930 July 1

1 item (2 pages): manuscript. Signed "The Busswhacker." Discusses the sale of his Dunmow home and invites Frederick and Edie to visit before the sale.

Folder 24

Item 25: Postcard, Grasse, France, undated

1 item (1 page):  Label: "Letter to Cousin Ruth on her illness and wishing recovery." Blank postcard of "Lou Pidou- St. Mathieu, Grasse (A.-M.)"

Item 26: Letter from H. G. Wells, Grasse, France, to Ruth Neal, 1932 February 22

1 item (2 pages): manuscript. Label: "Letter to Cousin Ruth on her illness and wishing recovery." Discusses Ruth's illness and shares his desire for her recovery.

Folder 25

Item 27: Note from H. G. Wells, London, to Frederick Joseph Wells, 1933 June 27

1 item (2 pages): manuscript. Label: "Letters about Franks estate." Discusses the settlement of their brother's Frank estate.

Item 28: Letter from H. G. Wells, London, to Frederick Joseph Wells, 1933 June 23

1 item (2 pages): manuscript. Label: "Letters about Franks estate." Signed "The Busswhacker." Discusses the settlement of their brother's Frank estate.

Folder 26

Item 29: Note from H. G. Wells, Bournemouth, to Edith Neal Wells, undated

1 item (1 page): manuscript.  Discusses family matters.

Folder 27

Item 30: Note from H. G. Wells, London, to Frederick Joseph Wells, 1937 September 21

1 item (1 page): manuscript. Label: "Letter thanking my father for the present.  Sailing to America." Signed "The Busswhacker." Discusses family matters.

Folder 28

Item 31: Postcard from H. G. Wells, Washington D.C.?, to Frederick Joseph Wells, 1921?

1 item (1 page): manuscript.  A personal note.

Folder 29

Item 32: Note from H. G. Wells, London, to Ruth Neal, 1937 January 13

1 item (1 page): manuscript.  A personal note.

Folder 30

Item 33: Note from Marjorie Wells, London, to Frederick Joseph Wells, 1937 February 20

1 item (1 page): typescript. Label: "Letter confirming invitation to coronation." Invites Frederick and his family to London for the coronation.

Folder 31

Item 34: Letter from H. G. Wells, London, to Frederick Joseph Wells, 1937 February 21

1 item (2 pages): manuscript. Label: "Letter inviting us to stay in London for the coronation." Signed "The Busswhacker." Invites Frederick and his family to London for the coronation.

Item 35: Invitation from , London, to Moura Budberg?, undated

1 item (2 pages): print. Label: "A card for the Baroness?" Ticket for the coronation, for seats in the Oxford Street Section.

Folder 32

Item 36: Note from H. G. Wells, London, to Frederick Joseph Wells, 1942 June 16

1 item (1 page): manuscript. Label: "Letter to my Dad." Signed "The Busswhacker." Discusses H.G. Wells's health, his "break down," and the war.

Folder 33

Item 37: Letter from H. G. Wells, London, to Frederick Joseph Wells, 1943 May 17

1 item (2 pages): manuscript. Signed "The Busswhacker." Discusses H.G. Wells's health and the war. Includes a drawing.

Folder 34

Item 38: Newspaper clipping, undated

1 item (1 page): photocopy.  Photograph of "Mr. H.G. Wells, who leaves for Hollywood next week, photographed in Piccadilly with his niece, Miss Jean Wells."

Folder 35

Item 39: Postcard from H. G. Wells, Waulsort, Belgium, to Frederick Joseph Wells, undated April

1 item (2 pages): manuscript. Signed "Bertie." Invites Frederick and his family to stay at Sandgate and mentions his anticipated return before the postcard reaches Frederick.

Item 40: Postcard from H. G. Wells, Washington D.C.?, to Frederick Joseph Wells, 1921 December

1 item (2 pages): manuscript.  Wishes Frederick a "Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year."

Folder 36

Item 41: Note from H. G. Wells, London, to Sara Neal Wells, undated September 20

1 item (2 pages): manuscript. Signed "Bertie." Discusses his progress in school.

Folder 37

Item 42: Document from University Correspondence College, 1890-1892

1 item (2 pages): print.  Announcement listing students who passed with honors, including H. G. Wells.

Folder 38

Item 43: Program from West Sussex Festival, 1996

1 item (4 pages): print.  Program from the West Sussex Festival, "Celebrating the life and work of H.G. Wells (1866-1946) novelist and science fiction writer."

Folder 39

Item 44: Document from T. Fisher Unwin, Ltd., London, undated

1 item (12 pages): print. Label: "Atlantic Edition published." Advertising pamphlet for "The Atlantic Edition of the works of H.G. Wells."

Item 45: Newspaper clipping from, undated

1 item (4 pages): print. Label: "Attlee's tribute." Obituary for H.G. Wells. Quotes Mr. (Clement?) Attlee.

Folder 40

Item 46: Document from The British Association for the British Advancement of Science, the Society of Authors, the P.E.N. Club, and the National Book League, London, 1946 October 30

1 item (2 pages): print. Label: "Independence Day." "Memorial Meeting to H.G. Wells. "

Item 47: Newspaper clipping from The Guardian, 1996 August 9

1 item (1 page): print. Label: "War of the Worlds newspaper article." Excerpt discussing Independence Day and War of the Worlds.

Folder 41

Item 48: Photograph from J. Etherington, Sussex, undated

1 item (2 pages):  Label: "Photo of my dad with H.G. or Fanny." Sepia photograph of Frederick Wells and one of his siblings, as children.

Item 49: Newspaper clipping, undated

1 item (1 page): print.  "Looking Forward Mr. H.G. Wells on the Inductive Future."

Series 2: Binder 2

Folder 42

Item 1: Book flap clipping, undated

1 item (1 page): print.  Part of a book jacket summarizing Bulpington of Blup. Includes a photograph of H.G. Wells.

Item 2: Magazine clipping, undated

1 item (1 page): print.  Photograph of "H.G. Wells, author of The War of the Worlds, etc."

Folder 43

Item 3: Note from H. G. Wells, Sandgate, to Frederick Joseph Wells, 1902 August 9?

1 item (2 pages): manuscript. Label: "A note to my Dad wishing him a safe voyage to S.Africa and writes to their parents." Signed "The Busswhacker." A personal note.

Folder 44

Item 4: Letter from H. G. Wells, Sandgate, to Frederick Joseph Wells, 1902 December 3?

1 item (3 pages): manuscript. Label: "Two letters, one 1905, one 1910 talking of the death of H.G. parents to my Dad." Signed "Bertie." Discusses his family.

Folder 45

Item 5: Note from H. G. Wells, London, to Frederick Joseph Wells, undated

1 item (2 pages): manuscript. Label: "Various notes from H.G. to Fred. Arrival of Frank!" Discusses financial and personal matters.

Item 6: Note from H. G. Wells, Sandgate, to Frederick Joseph Wells, undated October 31

1 item (1 page): manuscript. Label: "Various notes from H.G. to Fred. Arrival of Frank!" A personal note.

Folder 46

Item 7: Letter from H. G. Wells, London/Dunmow, to Frederick Joseph Wells, undated

1 item (2 pages): manuscript. Label: "Letter to my Dad in S.Africa -describing a visit to the Italian trenches and British front in 1914-1918." Signed "Buss." Discusses his family.

Folder 47

Item 8: Letter from H. G. Wells, London/Dunmow, to Frederick Joseph Wells, undated

1 item (1 page): manuscript. Label: "Reminiscences of their youth and their present good fortune." Discusses Frederick's finances and family matters.

Folder 48

Item 9: Drawing from H. G. Wells, 1937?

1 item (2 pages): manuscript. Label: "From my autograph book! 1937." Cartoon signed by H.G. Wells with inscription on back from Moura Budberg.

Folder 49

Item 10: Letter from H. G. Wells, London, to Frederick Joseph Wells, 1945 January 11

1 item (4 pages): manuscript. Label: "Letter written in 1902 to my Dad in S.Africa about a suit and Gyp toddling!" Addressed to "My dear Brother Fezz." Signed "The Buss Whacker." Discusses bomb damage and family matters.

Folder 50

Item 11: Letter from H. G. Wells, Liss, to Frederick Joseph Wells, 1912 September 28

1 item (3 pages): manuscript. Label: "A letter to Fred 1912." Discusses family matters.

Folder 51

Item 12: Letter from H. G. Wells, Dunmow, to Frederick Joseph Wells, undated

1 item (2 pages): manuscript. Label: "1921-2. My mum and Dads Wedding present." Discusses the possibility of purchasing Frederick a gift.

Folder 52

Item 13: Letter from H. G. Wells to Frederick Joseph Wells, undated

1 item (2 pages): manuscript. Label: "Letter to Fred-about financial arrangements undated." Signed "The Busswhacker." Discusses Frederick's finances and family matters.

Folder 53

Item 14: Note from H. G. Wells, Dunmow, to Frederick Joseph Wells, undated

1 item (1 page): manuscript. Signed "The Busswhacker." Discusses family matters.

Folder 54

Item 15: Letter from H. G. Wells, London, to Frederick Joseph Wells, 1929 September 20

1 item (2 pages): manuscript. Label: "H.G. Is Jean drawing? French query." Discusses Jean's drawing skills and her knowledge of French.

Folder 55

Item 16: Note from H. G. Wells, Sandgate, to Frederick Joseph Wells, undated

1 item (1 page): manuscript. Label: "H.G. letter about a car." Signed "Bertie." A personal note.

Folder 56

Item 17: Note from H. G. Wells, London, to Frederick Joseph Wells, 1942 January 14

1 item (1 page): manuscript. Signed "The Busswhacker." A personal note.

Folder 57

Item 18: Letter from H. G. Wells, London, to Frederick Joseph Wells, 1942 August 23

1 item (2 pages): manuscript. Signed "The Busswhacker." A personal note.

Folder 58

Item 19: Letter from H. G. Wells, London, to Frederick Joseph Wells, 1929 July 19

1 item (3 pages): manuscript. Signed "The Busswhacker." Discusses family matters.

Folder 59

Item 20: Note from H. G. Wells, London, to Frederick Joseph Wells, 1933 July 27

1 item (1 page): manuscript. Label: "Address change to 4 Whitehall court flat 120 at Charing Cross and a snapshot of forend of Moura in 1920." A personal note. Mentions "Moura" (Moura Budberg?).

Item 21: Postcard from H. G. Wells, Dunmow, to Frederick Joseph Wells, undated

1 item (2 pages): manuscript. Label: "Address change to 4 Whitehall court flat 120 at Charing Cross and a snapshot of forend of Moura in 1920."  Mentions address changes for H. G. Wells and the National Liberal Club.

Folder 60

Item 22: Note from H. G. Wells?, Montana Sur Sierre, Switzerland, undated

1 item (1 page): manuscript. Label: "Some letters interesting news on sale of 'Marriage'. Self explanatory." Discusses "Gyp's" progress in school and sales of Marriage.

Folder 61

Item 23: Note from H. G. Wells, London, undated

1 item (1 page): manuscript. Label: "Brently, Franks housekeeper has died. Arrangements for her affairs." Signed "The Busswhacker." Discusses funeral arrangements for "Brently."

Folder 62

Item 24: Letter from H. G. Wells, Sandgate, to Frederick Joseph Wells, undated

1 item (4 pages): manuscript. Signed "Bertie." Discusses family matters.

Item 25: Letter from H. G. Wells?, Petersfield, Sussex, to Frederick Joseph Wells, 1893? Nov 13

1 item (2 pages): manuscript.  Discuses H. G. Wells's heath, his tight financial situation, and their parents.

Folder 63

Item 26: Letter from H. G. Wells, London, to Frederick Joseph Wells, 1933 July 17

1 item (2 pages): manuscript. Label: "Letter about Franks estate." Partial letter. Discusses Frank's estate and family matters.

Folder 64

Item 27: Note from H. G. Wells, London, to Frederick Joseph Wells, 1933 July 29

1 item (1 page): manuscript. Label: "Disusing Franks estate." Discusses financial arrangements.

Folder 65

Item 28: Note from H. G. Wells, London, to Frederick Joseph Wells, 1933 July 31

1 item (1 page): manuscript. Label:"A financial account!" Signed "The Busswhacker." Discusses financial arrangements.

Folder 66

Item 29: Note from H. G. Wells, London, to Ruth Neal, 1934 July 21?

1 item (1 page): manuscript.  Expresses his sympathy.

Folder 67

Item 30: Note from H. G. Wells, London, to Jean Wells, 1935 November 1

1 item (1 page): manuscript. Label: "Part of a letter telling me that I did not have the part of a little girl in the 'Shape of Things to Come.'" Partial letter. States that Jean is too old for the part of an eight-year-old girl in the film Things to Come.

Folder 68

Item 31: Note from Sarah Neal Wells, Sandgate, to Frederick Joseph Wells, 1899 July 12th

1 item (2 pages): typescript. Label: "Thanks for tie!" A personal note including four drawings by H. G. Wells.

Folder 69

Item 32: Letter from H. G. Wells, London, to Frederick Joseph Wells, 1915 February 1?

1 item (4 pages): manuscript. Label: "The Busswaker is H.G.'s nickname in the family!" Signed "The Busswhacker." Discusses H. G. Wells's work, mentions his serials in Pall Mall Budget and The New Review, and mentions his work in P.M.G. (possibly the Pall Mall Gazette.) Also discusses family matters.

Item 33: Letter from H. G. Wells, Liss, to Frederick Joseph Wells, 1905 June 13

2 item (8 pages): manuscript. Label: "The Busswaker is H.G.'s nickname in the family!" Signed "The Busswhacker." Discusses their mother's death and her last weeks.

Folder 70

Item 34: Note from H. G. Wells, London, to Frederick Joseph Wells, 1943 December 20

1 item (1 page): manuscript.  A personal note.

Folder 71

Item 35: Letter from H. G. Wells, London, to Frederick Joseph Wells, 1943 May 25

1 item (2 pages): manuscript. Label: "Something I never knew about!" Addressed to "Fezzer." Signed "The Busswhacker." Discusses family matters.

Folder 72

Item 36: Letter from H. G. Wells, London, to Frederick Joseph Wells, 1944 August 23

1 item (2 pages): manuscript. Label: "Philosophic letter about the war and doddle bugs and the revelation of the Busswaker as H.G." Signed "The Busswhacker." Discusses the war and family matters.

Folder 73

Item 37: Letter from H. G. Wells, London, to Frederick Joseph Wells, 1944 July 18

1 item (1 page): manuscript. Label: "A letter about the buzz bombs of 1944." Addressed to "Fuzzer." Signed "The Busswhacker." Discusses the war and family matters.

Folder 74

Item 38: Photograph, undated

3 item (1 page):  Photograph of Joseph Wells, photograph of H. G. Wells and his family, and wrapper labeled "letters from H.G. and family 1944 to 1945."

Folder 75

Item 39: Letter from H. G. Wells, London, to Frederick Joseph Wells, 1945 October 27

1 item (2 pages): manuscript. Label: "H.G. points our he fore told the Atom bomb long before it happened! In spite of journalist saying he hadn't." Addressed to "Fezzer." Signed "The Busswhacker." Discusses H. G. Wells's prediction of the atomic bomb and his opinion of journalists.

Folder 76

Item 40: Photograph, undated

1 item (1 page):  Label: "H.G. setting up a bird bath at Easton." Photograph labeled "H.G. planting a bird bath at Easton."

Folder 77

Item 41: Postcard from H. G. Wells, S.S. Washington?, to Jean Wells, 1934 April?

1 item (2 pages): manuscript. Label: "A card to tell me which liner he sailed on!" A personal note.

Folder 78

Item 42: Note from H. G. Wells to Jean Wells, undated

1 item (1 page): manuscript. Label: "A invitation to stay at Hanover Terrace for the night during the war." Discusses personal matters.

Folder 79

Item 43: Photograph, R.M.S. Queen Mary?, undated

1 item (1 page):  Label: "H.G. signing books en route to America." Photograph labeled "Photograph on board R.M.S. 'Queen Mary.'"

Folder 80

Item 44: Document from J. B. Priestley, London, 1946 August 16?

1 item (3 pages): print. Label: "J.B. Priestly memories of H.G. at his funeral." Text of a speech given by J. P. Priestely at Golders Green Crematorium.

Item 45: Newspaper clipping, undated

1 item (1 page): print. Label: "J.B. Priestly memories of H.G. at his funeral." Newspaper excerpt titled "Wells' last journey."