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Trinity/Add.Ms.c contains:
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98	Henry Sidgwick: out-letters
99	Henry Sidgwick: Letters to his mother
100	Letters to Mary Benson, F W H Myers et al.
101	Henry Sidgwick: Letters to Nora Sidgwick on or after Sidgwick's death, Mary Sidgwick to HS, HS to Spencer Baynes
102	Henry Sidgwick: Reviews of Henry Sidgwick: a memoir, biographical materials
103	Henry Sidgwick: Letters to Nora Sidgwick
104	Obituaries of Henry Sidgwick, biographical material, letters to Nora Sidgwick, papers realting to University reform and to the Grote Club.
105	Henry Sidgwick: Miscellaneous correspondence, autobiographical fragments
106	Henry Sidgwick: Reviews of Henry Sidgwick: a memoir
107	W A Wright: philological notebooks etc
108	J C Ross: journal of a tour in Switzerland
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Title	Henry Sidgwick: Letters to Nora Sidgwick
Reference	103
Covering Dates	1875–1918
Extent and Medium	142 docs

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Sidgwick, Eleanor Mildred (1845-1936) Principal of Newnham College Cambridge

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Eleanor Mildred Balfour (later Mrs Henry Sidgwick) [NS] to Mary Sidgwick. Thanks her for her letter. Claims to be unable to express her happiness, and how much she wishes to be a good wife to HS and a good daughter to Mary Sidgwick, and looks forward to getting to know her. .
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15 Dec 1875

Arthur C. Benson to Nora Sidgwick. Thanks her for sending the book Henry Sidgwick: a Memoir, which he finds 'intensely interesting'. Discusses the structure and proportion, and states that 'the real finality of Uncle Henry's mind seems to be revealed [in it].' .
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28 Feb 1906

E.F. Benson (son of Edward White Benson and Mary "Minnie" Benson) to Nora Sidgwick. Refers to a packet 'labelled as [his] Uncle Henry's letters' [not included], which he sends to her, and tells her to deal with it as she wishes. Claims that he is 'having a long task over papers and letters', but that there are nice moments in it. .
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20 Aug 1918

Horatio F. Brown to Nora Sidgwick. Thanks her for the letters she sent to him. States that he has put off writing until he should have finished the memoir [Henry Sidgwick: a Memoir], but is only half way through, due to time pressure. Remarks that seldom has he come across 'a more vivid and truthful picture of a mind....' Undertakes to write again when he has finished it. Reports that his mother is well, and that he has taken a house for her for the summer in the country 'among the first Dolomites', not far from him in Venice. .
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17 Mar 1906

Horatio F. Brown to Nora Sidgwick. Claims to have 'read and re read many parts of' Henry Sidgwick: a Memoir, and to have found it extremely interesting. States that it fills him with regret that HS is gone, and that he can not know raise the questions that he wishes to discuss with him. Refers to HS' scepticism and his attitude to ethics. Claims to have found the book 'admirably done and highly stimulating'. Quotes a passage in German from Kant, and states that 'in Ethics one requires a series of injunctions not merely the avoidance of speculative errors....' Announces that his mother came with him to Rome, and that they intend to return in ten days. .
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17 Apr 1906

O. Browning to Nora Sidgwick. Writes to express his admiration for the book Henry Sidgwick: a Memoir, which he found very interesting. States that he 'knew most of it before, but...did not expect to find it stated so vividly in a manner to attract those who did not know him.' Remarks that in the book, however, there is nothing about 'the teaching of political as distinguished from antiquarian history, and the training of teachers' - two questions that HS and he often used to discuss. Claims that since HS' death he has had no one to help him [in the latter question] 'except the Master of Peterhouse, who is very busy.' Claims to have many of HS' letters , and asks if he should send them to Nora. Asks her to let AS know what he thinks of the book. .
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10 Mar 1906

O. Browning to Nora Sidgwick. Points out two mistakes in Henry Sidgwick: a Memoir; one being on page 115, which states that Kegan Paul was Rector of Bailie, Wimborne. Explains that Bailie was the name of the town in which he lived, and that he was actually Rector of Sh[ ] [ ]. Also points out that Nora's brother Frank Balfour died on the [ ] Blanche, and not on the slopes of Mont Blanc. .
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10 Mar 1906

Lord James Bryce to Nora Sidgwick. Sends her the names of some of Turgenief's novels, which he has praised. Refers to Liza, Fathers and Sons, and Smoke, which have all been translated into English. Lists some that have been translated into French: �tranges Histoires, [ [ ] and M�moires d'un Seigneur [ ]. Adds that he forgot to ask her that morning before he left her, whether her brother Frank [Balfour] 'is now, or is likely to be soon, in London', and asks her for his address. Explains that he has been hoping to see him to compare notes about Finland. .
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12 Mar [ ]

Lord James Bryce to Nora Sidgwick. Thanks her and HS for their gift [of a book stand], which Bryce's sister informs him arrived at B[ ] Square since he left the previous Monday. Explains that they are [in Cumberland] for four or five days, 'before going to the further parts of Tyrol.' .
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25 Jul 1889

10 [see 102/22]

Lord James Bryce to Nora Sidgwick. Sends her some printed copies of what he has written about HS [not included]. .
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24 Apr 1903

Lord James Bryce to Nora Sidgwick. Announces that it would give him the greatest pleasure to come to her 'on the 19th', but fears that he will not be able to come to the Ad Eundem, 'as it falls in the Whitsuntide vacation', during which he hopes to go on holiday. Is unsure as to when they shall get away from London, but thinks that the chances of his being in Cambridge on 19 [May], and suggests that they invite some other friend. Claims to be very disappointed to miss the opportunity of seeing her and HS. .
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1 May [ ]

Lord James Bryce to Nora Sidgwick. Thanks her for 'the Life', which is to him, he claims, 'a priceless possession', and which 'reveals phases of [HS'] long life-course and sides of his mind which one had not known or not seen the full meaning of....' Hopes to write to her again when he has finished reading Henry Sidgwick: a Memoir, which he describes as being 'as simple, and as perfect, as it could have been made.' States that Mr Dicey and Mrs Creighton and others concur with him in the latter sentiment. .
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16 Mar 1906

S.H. Butcher to Nora Sidgwick. Reports that she mentioned to NS' sister Alice that he had 'once or twice got letters from [HS]', which might be of interest to her. States that one of them related to some difficulties he had raised about women's degrees at Cambridge. Regrets to say that he has not been able to find them, and fears that they may have been mislaid or have perished in the course of various clearances of his house. Undertakes to send them to NS if he comes across them, and adds that the missing letters only amount to two or three. Remarks that it must be 'a profound satisfaction' to all HS' friends that Ns has been able to recover so much, and also what a difficult task it must be to arrange the lectures on European [politics]. Reports that he is 'weathering the winter well', and that they spent 'two delightful Sundays at Whitting[ehane] the previous month. Sends Rose's love. .
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10 Dec 1901

H. Montagu Butler to Nora Sidgwick. Thanks her for sending him a copy of Henry Sidgwick: a Memoir. Remarks that nearly fifty years have passed since 'the extraordinary Rugby boy of 17 first came among [them], and refers to the many men and women whose lives and hearts he has powerfully influenced. Claims that the book will be his chief companion when the vacation begins, and that they will take it away with them on holidays. States that it will 'bring together in an extraordinary way old friends who have of late seen but little of each other.' .
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27 Feb 1906

Victoria Buxton to Nora Sidgwick. Relates that [Mr] Addle[sham] sent to her her brother's letters to HS. States that she is looking them over, and with NS' permission will have some of the type-written for herself, to add to a collection she is making of 'R[oden]'s letters.' Claims that many of the letters 'only refer to differences about Roden's work and had better be destroyed', but assures NS that when would not think of doing this unless NS were to ask her to do so. Suggests that Fanny should be getting HS' letters to Roden also, and states that she could go to Newcastle to fetch them. Handwritten note by [NS] on letter. .
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15 Dec 1900

Victoria Buxton to Nora Sidgwick. Expresses her deep gratitude to NS for having sent her a copy of Henry Sidgwick: a Memoir. Asks NS to write her [Buxton's] name in it in her own hand. States that the early part especially brings back to her 'so much that Roden liked to talk about and so many familiar names too'. Adds that NS pays a tribute to her brother's memory and work by the memoir, and states that HS was 'always a true and faithful friend to him.' .
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26 Feb [1906?]

Mary L. Cannan to Nora Sidgwick. Thanks her for having sent a copy of 'the Memoir of one whom I regarded with so much esteem and affection - Henry Sidgwick: a Memoir. Explains that she is at present 'deep in "Morley's Life of Gladstone" ', and also has Mathilda Serio's Il Paese di Ges� [to read]. Reports that her health is still good, but is aware of a deterioration in her mental and physical strength over the previous six months. Reports that her nephew, Charles Cannan, with his wife and family, have taken lodgings in the vilage for three weeks around Easter, which pleases her greatly. Relates that their hills [in Westmoreland] are still covered in snow, but that the valleys are green and the roads are again passable for pedestrians. Asks her to burn any old letters of hers that NS finds. Adds that she is glad to hear 'tolerable accounts of [the] William Sidgwicks and of Arthur.' Tells her not to be overworking herself. .
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1 Mar [1896?]

Mary L. Cannan to Nora Sidgwick. States that she has been thinking much about NS over the past few months, 'with love and admiration', and is glad to hear from Th[omas?] that she is 'going to have some change of scene and interest.' Advises her to take all the rest of mind and body she possible can. Refers to the fact that NS is gathering materials such as letter and papers with the intention of writing a memoir of HS. Claims that she has kept many of his letters, and offers to send them to her at once. States that they might not meet again, but that their intercourse 'has been a highly valued privilege'. Adds that she hopes to go to Oxford in February, and that Arthur has kindly been giving her accounts of NS. .
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25 Nov 1900

Blanche Warre Cornish to Nora Sidgwick. Refers to NS' letter of two days previously, which was of intense interest to her. Claims to have been absorbed by Henry Sidgwick: a Memoir, and suggests that in addition to the biography and letters, people who knew HS could each write down an account of a memorable conversation with him. States that she is 'rather anxious, also busy' at present, but undertakes to try 'to join some memories with [her] sisters' memories.' Expresses the hope that she and NS may meet. States that if her husband could stay with NS she would 'make out a promised visit to a friend at Cambridge'. Claims that questions about [the living's] connection with the dead, in their moral aspects as viewed by HS, have pressed on her lately. Announces that she thinks that she and her husband will come to NS in May, and hopes that it will not be any inconvenience to her to receive her husband. Announces that she is to go to the Donaldsons at [Magdalene]. Thanks her for the gift of the book. .
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n.d.

F. Warre Cornish to Nora Sidgwick. Announces that he received Henry Sidgwick: a Memoir that day and claims that he has 'done nothing since but read it'. States that all the early part, including the 'undergraduate and early BA days' is vivid to him. Refers affectionately to Henry's friendship and to his 'loving tolerance'. States that he would like to write to her again when he has read more of the book, for which he thanks her, and that he does not want his old letters back. Wishes that there were more of them, as then he would have had more from HS. .
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27 Feb 1906

F. Warre Cornish to Nora Sidgwick. Referring to Henry Sidgwick: a Memoir, states how interested and moved he was by it, and claims that to write about it is like reviewing all his life since 1858, when he first met HS. States that although he did was not in contact with him as much as he would have liked, 'he was never far away....' Recalls the last kindness 'among so many' done by HS for him was his bringing him into the Synthetic Society, which brought the two of them into touch 'in those last two years'. Refers to HS' repudiation of agnosticism, and to his belief in 'an Orderer as well as an Order, and in the permanence of Spirit ....' Refers also to 'the passages in which he speaks of In Memoriam and pronounces in favour of hope'. Claims that, having read the book, he seems to realise better 'that the persistance of the idea of faith and hope, in all the forms of religion, is a witness to the truth of religion.' Believes that for justice to be done to HS, something of the essence of his conversation should be included in the book, but admits that its rare quality 'could hardly be described'. States that he would like to come and see her if he can come to Cambrdige again. .
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25 Mar 1906

Louise Creighton to Nora Sidgwick. Claims that reading Henry Sidgwick: a Memoir has made her look forward to her journeys to and from London in the train, and that it is as if she were living in HS' company again. Wishes that she could talk to him again , and claims that a conversation with him was always 'such very special pleasure and interest....' States that the part of the book that interested her most were the earlier years of the diary. Expresses the wish to see NS again, and asks if she will give them 'the chance of a visit again' when she can. Reports that she has been very busy but quite well. States that the death of Lady [Grey] has been a very great sorrow, and that she has spent much time with [Lord Grey] since the death, both in Northern Ireland and in London. .
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24 Mar 1906

J.W. Cross to Nora Sidgwick. Writes to thank her for send him Henry Sidgwick: a Memoir to him. Admits to have only looked at the outside of the book, and states that the ' "format" ' seems to him 'to be everything that it should be and just what one would expect from Macmillan'. Claims to understand the relief that NS must feel to have the work done, and looks forward to reading it. .
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24/1 see 103/24/2

H.G. Dakyns to Nora Sidgwick. Announces that he sends to her that day by parcel post corrected copies of HS' letters 'I to LXXVIII', and hopes to get the remainder from Miss Dickens that week or the following week. Explains that he sends a typewritten copy and a carbon duplicate [of each letter], and suggests that AS might prefer the latter format. Also explains the corrections that he has made. Adds that he has decided to have almost all of HS' Initial papers typed for his own 'private delectation', and undertakes to send a copy each to NS and AS. States that he looks forward to seeing her 'on the 26th', when he intends come up 'to the meeting' and to spend the night with the Peiles, but fears that he may be prevented [from] going to the [Society for Psychical Research] meeting]. Hopes that she is well, and remarks that she must be very tired as the Term draws to an end. Refers to 'Henry's watchword - fier', and asks where he got it. .
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19 Nov 1900

24/2

MS explanatory note in relation to HS' letters to H.G. Dakyns. Refers to letters which he sent to HS at Terling, and to their arrangement. Refers to the fact that HS rarely dated his earlier letters. Claims that he does not despair of getting the latter's letters 'into a more exact chronological order', having spoken to Arthur and having recovered 'the threads of internal evidence.' Speaks of HS' 'passing moods' of troubled thought and depression, and believes that he was most conscious of 'a sense of the beauty and richness and joy of life....' .
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[19 Nov 1900]

H.G. Dakyns to Nora Sidgwick. Refers to her 'nice long letter', which he received two weeks previously, and sends on the thanks of 'Maggie and Frances' for all NS' good wishes and for the pleasure her letter gave them. Hopes that she is well, and remarks that from her description of her life it seems to him that she is comfortable. Remarks also on the 'solemn and momentous incidents' that have occurred since she wrote to him, including [the deaths of] Creighton, Frederick Myers and the Queen. Adds that they all agree that her brother [Arthur Balfour's] words 'were the noblest of all' [in relation to the Queen's death. Announces that he is going to get a new map of Egypt, so that they 'may sit on that high place and see those sunsets - and the line of the mighty river and the E[ ] plain and the distant mountains.' States that he is also going soon to Oxford when Arthur [Sidgwick] 'has settled down and is ready for [him].' Expresses the wish that 'something [could] be done to release him from some of his work....' Wishes he knew what HS would have advised him to do. Refers to the explanatory note on the numbers of HS' letters, which he sends on a separate page [included].
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26 Jan 1901

H.G. Dakyns to Nora Sidgwick. Hopes that she is well. Reports on the weather at Haslemere, and on the nesting of the birds. Refers to two of HS' comments 'on two "Initial" notes started by H.W. Eve', which he encloses [not included]. States that Eve sent him the series a few days previously, and that he [Dakyns] thought that HS' comments were interesting in themselves. States that he has not yet had his 'long talked of meeting with Arthur', but expects to be summoned by him to Oxford in the near future. Announces that he is going up to Cambridge for a Memorial [for HS] meeting the following Tuesday, and puts forward two proposals as to the type of memorial; one being ' "a lectureship in Moral Science to be called the Sidgwick Lectureship" ', and the other being ' "a studentship in Philosophy...open to men and women to be given every second or third year as the income of the fund may permit." ' Expects that the Peiles will know NS' own feelings on the subject. Adds that Miss Harrison will not be there, as she has set off the previous day for Rome, after which she plans to go on to Athens, and hopes that Dakyns would join her 'in a Cretan expedition' in about a month. Discusses his wish to travel. Refers to Gilbert Murray, who lives close by Dakyns, 'with his verse translations of the Hippolytes of Euripides and his Greek [ ] readings of Shelley's Helios'. Refers also to Egypt, where he wishes he could bring his son Arthur, and states that they would then go to Luxor, where they would see NS, and know that she is well. Sends Maggie's and Frances' love. .
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13 Feb 1901

H.G. Dakyns to Nora Sidgwick. Announces that her letter has arrived, and that he has passed it on to Roche. Thinks that the latter will prefer him [Dakyns] to keep his letters for him, as he has very little space in his 'little farmstead at the foot of Snowdon'. Undertakes to write to NS to tell her what Roche wishes to do. Announces that '[t]he Book' [Henry Sidgwick: a Memoir] arrived by the early post, and describes it as beautiful -both inside and out - and refers to the photographs therein. Expresses his gratitude to her for it. Reports that Rose Jackson is there [at Haslemere], 'talking to Maggie who is reclining on the sofa....', and sends the latter's love to NS. .
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27 Feb 1906

28/1

Albert Venn Dicey to Nora Sidgwick. Typewritten letter. Thanks her for the copy of Henry Sidgwick: a Memoir, which he has just received. Is sure that it will 'be of such intnese interest to any one who cares for originality and beauty of character....' Does not believe, however, that any writing 'can convey all that made [HS'] conversation so delightful to his friends.' Asks her to send him the letters from him to HS, to which NS refers, and states that he shall probably destroy them. Presumes that they are mainly about Home Rule, and remarks that he doubts that the Union will now be maintained. States that he will probably be in Cambridge the following term, and hopes to meet her. .
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27 Feb 1906

29/1-2 and 103/28/2

A.V. Dicey to Nora Sidgwick. Typewritten. Reports that he finished reading Henry Sidgwick: a Memoir that day, and remarks on the perfect way in which HS' life 'is told in his own words.' Declares that the book 'revives the sense and memory of his charm', which, he claims 'can only very imperfectly be conveyed to strangers.' States that the three 'most brilliant talkers' he has known were Henry Smith, HS and Cotter Morison. Refers to HS' 'passionate love of truth' and to the immense amount of good work' that he achieved. States that 'the only depressing thing in the Memoir is the terrible sense it brings upon [him] of the way ones [sic] true failure to achieve much in life is due to selfishness producing indolent aimlessness', and refers to HS' resolve and desire to pursue what was right. Refers to his own works The Law of the Constitution, and Law and Public Opinion in England, and to the positive references made by HS to the former, and states that as he reads his letters he longs to talk over his book with him. Thanks NS for reviving in her book 'so many good and helpful memories of one of the best and kindest of friends.' Adds a reference in pencil to a particular memory of HS he had. .
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10 Mar 1906

A.V. Dicey to Nora Sidgwick. Encloses a note written by HS relating to a lecture of Dicey's 'on Party Government', which he also encloses [neither included]. Would like to have the note back, as it is the only piece of HS' handwriting which he possesses. Refers to the election at Woolwich as 'a very formidable sign of the times', but claims not to care for it very much as a Unionist defeat. Believes that collectivism is becoming stronger and stronger, and that if every one who 'looked with suspicion on Collectivist or Socialist ideas were likely to oppose them...perhaps some good might...be done by a movement which at any rate brings into view the wants, wishes and even the delusions of the wage earning classes.' Remarks that the idea that the opposition ought to support the Government on matters where their principles coincide has died out....' Refers to 'Mr Crooke's triumph', and the destruction, as he sees it, of 'Individualistic Liberalism'. Predicts that the moderate Liberals will vanish in England 'as they have done in Belgium. Also encloses a note on Allen V. Flood [not included]. .
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12 Mar 1903

F.Y. Edgeworth to Nora Sidgwick. Explains that he had put off thanking her for the copy of Henry Sidgwick: a Memoir until he had read it, and that he had put off reading it 'in order to have leisure while doing so to put [his] reflections in the form of a review.' Announces that it will shortly be published in the Economic Journal, and claims that in it he has tried to express his admiration 'for the character which is so well portrayed in the Memoir.' Claims to be proud to be among those 'who as friends and admirers of Sidgwick have been thought worthy to receive the Memoir.' .
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2 Jun 1906

M. E. Lewes (aka George Eliot), to Nora Sidgwick. Refers to NS' invitation to her to come to Cambridge towards the end of May, and hopes that her health will permit such a visit. States that she and her husband would both value the opportunity of being with HS and NS 'more quietly and continuously than [they] could do under other conditions' than those offered to them. Remarks that it seems a long while since she saw them both at Six Mile, when their talk 'was too interrupted' and their stay together 'too soon at an end.' .
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10 Apr 1877

M. E. Lewes (aka George Eliot), to Nora Sidgwick. Writes to enquire 'whether such droppages from [her] travelling-bag and writing-case as a silver pencil-casee, two penholders...and small pair of nail scissors may be found lurking in the rooms [she and Mr Lewes] occupied.' Reports that they are getting 'quietly settled' in their country home, and refers to some delightful walks that they have had. Refers to the kindness shown to them by the Sidgwicks in Cambridge. Adds that they 'had the advantage of seeing more of Mr. Stuart as a fellow-passenger on the way to London. Refers to the pleasant weather they are experiencing, and to her view of 'a hazy line of distant hills.' Hopes that NS has been resting well, and that they hay fever has abated. .
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8 May 1877

William Everett to Nora Sidgwick. Acknowleges receipt of NS' note and a book, which, he claims, he must have lent to HS forty-two years previously. Reports that he found far fewer letter of HS' in his files than he expected, and that those that he had found he had type written to send the copies to AS. Congratulates NS 'on the New Prime Minister' - [her brother, Arthur Balfour], and adds that it is 'very right that that position should be held by a Trinity man.' Hopes that she 'and the girls flourish at Newnham', and states that he remembers his stay there with great pleasure. .
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22 Aug 1902

William Everett to Nora Sidgwick. Reports that the 'advance [sheets]' of Henry Sidgwick: a Memoir arrived the previous afternoon, and claims to 'have been devouring them ever since.' Undertakes to begin reviewing them at once. States that English magazines 'take a great while before they publish articles that they have accepted' and refers to some examples from personal experience. Declares that in relation to the memoir, NS and AS have surpassed themselves. While he describes everything about HS and Balfour as 'interesting', remarks that he wished the authors' 'stern conscientiousness could have relaxed itself a little.' Expresses the hope that the published volume will contain a portrait [of HS]. Remarks that it is very kind of NS to include material about himself, and confesses his concern that he may be able to repay the kindness 'by presenting something like a satisfactory picture of [HS'] soul'. States that the latter 'had a symmetrical yet a lively [beauty]' which captivated him and many others. Refers to a man living [in Quincy, Massachusetts] some time previously, who had an intellect resembling HS', and had 'a power of controlling discussion, and probing every problem down to its elements', but had none of HS' 'sweetness'. Refers to his visit to Newnham in 1904. .
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25 Feb 1906

Mary A. Ewart to Nora Sidgwick. Announces that she returns to London, having spent 'a delightful 48 hours' [in Coneyhurst], and that she finished reading Henry Sidgwick: a Memoir the previous night, 'with vivid and most grateful remembrance' of the many happy times she has passed in the Sidgwicks' home - 'at Hillside, and at Newnham College'. Thanks NS and AS also, for the book, and for the effect it has had. Claims to be grateful to those, such as Bishop Gore and Baron von Hügel, who described HS 'in specially happy words'. Looks forward to seeing NS again in June, or whenever she can come. Reports that the garden 'is brilliant now, with crocuses of all colours, daffodils, glory of the snow...', and claims that she likes so much to think that NS worked at the memoir, 'besides "European Polity" ' in her [Ewart's] hut. Reports that Mr Furse's paintings at the Burlington Fine Art Club 'are most admirable....' .
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19 Mar 1906

Mary A. Ewart to Nora Sidgwick. Thanks her for her letter, and for the 'most useful information about Mrs Fitzgibbon. States that she had told Mr Clark Kennedy and will keep NS' letter 'for action later in the year'. Adds that they all ought to know far more about Canada than they do. States that she so much enjoyed NS' '48 hours' [in Coneyhurst] as she always does, and hopes that next time she will stay for longer. Regrets not having been able to find the letters from Miss S[ington]. Quotes from a letter from the latter, written in response to Ewart's disclosure that she could not find the letters: S[ington] claims to have written to Ewart soon after reading Henry Sidgwick: a Memoir, telling her how much it appealed to her, and comparing HS' soul to a crystal because it only reflected light, and claiming that she would treasure the book. States that Louise Sington 'is a very delightful woman - very thoughtful and most responsive to, and appreciating all high and good things.' Refers to her slow recovery after 'a very anxious operation, coming quickly after the loss of her beloved friend Rosamond Lyell', which was borne by her admirably. States that she is very interested in the autobiography of the Duke of Argyle. Adds that she thinks that she and her sister go to London for September.
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7 Jul 1906

38/1

Mary A. Ewart to Nora Sidgwick. Refers to the current number 'of the [American] "Outlook" ' sent to her by her friend Miss Sington, and part of which she now encloses with her letter to NS [included]. It contains a review of Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir, which Sington believed Ewart would like to see, and the former suggested that it should be shown to NS, or to someone at Newnham College. Expresses the desire to introduce Sington to NS, and hopes to do so when the latter goes to her flat the following February. Reports that she spent September at A[ ], opposite R[um], and spent two days with Madge and Mr Vaughan and their four children. Adds that she spent a day in August with Katharine's nurse, and her mother and boys. States that that Katharine and her mother 'are enlarging the garden before they move to Lyme Regis', and that Katharine will probably go to Davos in the winter. .
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30 Oct 1906

38/2-41

Printed review by H. Addinton Bruce of Henry Sidgwick: a Memoir, extracted from the Outlook of 6 October 1906.
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6 Oct 1906

Herbert Fisher to Nora Sidgwick. Expresses his gratitude to her for letting him see 'these two letters', which, he claims, are of great interest. States that the dated letter 'expresses views upon a subject upon which [he believes] there is no published view of Maitland's views', i.e., International Law. States that he has taken copies of the letters. .
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26 May 1909

Augusta Freshfield to Nora Sidgwick. Declares that she has only just finished reading Henry Sidgwick: a Memoir, and explains that they went abroad in March. States that as a biography it is 'vividly interesting from the first page to the last....' Remarks on the strong sense the letters 'unconsciously give of the expansion and development of [HS'] life'. Refers to his attainment of a fellowship and the establishment of Newnham College, and describes his marriage as 'the crown to the perfecting of his life. Refers also to how nobly he met his fate. Relates that they used to call him Socrates. Invites NS to come to spend a day with them at Wych Cross during the holidays. Speaks of HS' conversational gifts, and declares that she liked Leslie Stephens' and Mr Bryce's accounts of 'his talk'. States, however, that she and her sisters feel that the 'irrecoverableness' of the charm of HS' conversation 'is not ever guessed in the letters.' Refers also to his recitation of poetry, and claims that his talk 'was the expression of his whole being....' Claims that she can think of six men - including her brother [Richmond] Ritchie - 'who can none of them at all tolerate each other, who all lay down their arms and speak with unqualified and enthusiastic admiration of [HS]'. Hopes that they may meet before long. .
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6 May [1906]

Alice Gardner to Nora Sidgwick. Refers to having mentioned to NS her brother 'P's relation with Mr. Sidgwick', and to NS having asked her if she had any letter 'giving impressions as to his teaching.' Reports that she spoke to her brother on this subject, and that the latter sent to her 'the enclosed' [included?]. With reference to one sentence in it in relation to HS' treatment of 'the undergraduates who came to the lectures', states that she is certain that her brother did not mean that HS did not pay them enough attention, and that he thought that 'discussion with a quite young man, at that time a very enthusiastic Kantian, might be as good for them as the reception of his own more matured ideas.'.
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30 Mar 1904

Alice Gardner to Nora Sidgwick. Postcard. Declares that it strikes her 'that the action mentioned by [her brother] P[ercy] G[ardner] is all the more generous in that P.G. must have been one of the very few Mor. Science men who were not in any way pupils of Dr S.' States that P.G. 'went down just after taking his classical degree [ ] and read Philosophy a good deal alone and then with some coaching from Seeley's brother in London.... Declares that HS showed 'peculiar generosity in this case.' .
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31 Mar 1904

Alice Gardner to Nora Sidgwick. Claims that she has often felt lately as if she were very lazy 'doing nothing but move about under a real Italian sky, looking at interesting things' while NS is 'enveloped in work'. Refers to Edith Sharpley, from whom she presumes NS has heard news of Gardner's visit in Italy. Reports that she had 'a delightful visit to Pompeii', and that her sister and one of the latter's daughters have been there [in Rome] with her for the last week. States that her brother [Percy Gardner's] lectures are very well attended, but laments the state of the British School in Rome. Expresses her gratitude for the copy of Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir [which NS sent to her]. Claims that she enjoyed reading it very much, and that Percy [Gardner] is reading it now. States that she would very much like to write a review of it, but fears that she does not have enough influence with any editor to secure its publication. Declares that one feeling that the book inspired in her was the desire for more. Remarks that some of HS' traits, which were very noticeable to those who knew him less well, seem to be 'kept too much in the background.' Gives as an example the manner in which he tried to ignore his stammer. Refers also to 'his freedom from conventionality in small things.' Claims that the above all belonged to characteristic that 'is made, in the Memoir, the key to his whole life: his persistant preference in all things for perfect truthfulness.' Recalls the 'rather critical occasions' in her life when she had a private talk with HS, 'which helped in determining [her] subsequent course'. Includes in these occasions her first arrival at Newnham, and recalls that it was HS who interviewed her and 'who interpreted [her] desire as for the study of Kulturgeschichte', and also when she was unsure whether she should leave Bedford College to come to Newnham. Refers also to having, at NS' suggestion, consulted him as to whether she should write about John the Scot. Adds that she would have to write at much greater length if she wanted to say in what ways both his teaching and his life as NS records it are among the greatest possessions she [Gardner] has. .
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18 Mar 1906

44 [see 103/41]

MS notes by P[ercy] Gardner on his relationship with HS. Claims that their relationship in 1870 was 'so unusual, and place[s] his kindness in so striking a light', that he [Gardner] is tempted briefly to record it. Relates that as an undergraduate he had not met HS, nor attended any of his lectures, but that, when resident after his degree, he wrote two papers on philosophical subjects, which were shown to HS by Gardner's tutor, Mr Peile. Claims that HS must have seen some promise in them, and consequently arranged that Gardner should lecture HS' undergraduate students on Kant and Hamilton for one half of the term, and HS take them for the other half. Wonders whether this arrangement might not have been very fair on the students, but states that it was 'a kindly and generous act' on the part of HS. Refers also to the long talks he had with HS at that time, but does not trust his memory to repeat them. Claims that his 'fearless honesty [and] his transparent sincerity' deeply impressed him, and made him feel afterwards that 'these were especially the qualities which an English philosopher was bound to exhibit in the world of thought....' .
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Mar 1904

Helen Gladstone to Nora Sidgwick. States that they do still very much want NS' paper, but assures her that he would never have dreamed to suggest that NS bring it up to date. Reminds her tha tit was Mrs Marshall who told them of it, 'and made the suggestion....' Declares that what Minnie and she now want it that NS should arrange to come, 'having the question open for the present of whether [she does] actually read [them] the paper.' Sends a letter that HS wrote to her at the time of her Holloway invitation [not included], and declares that they seem characteristic of 'one of the most striking things in Dr. Sidgwick, that he saw a hundred sides to everything, and yet acted practically and decidedly.' Quotes two passages from the letter. Remarks also that HS 'had no scorn in him for those who were not clever, nor even for those who were ignorant, provided they were not pretentious and conceited', and that he was much easier to talk to than many other people, who were not as intelligent as he. Adds that they are thinking of getting Mr Graham W[alker] to give them an account of the London Bill, and reports that he gave them 'great pleasure by his unexpected speech at [their] Annual Meeting....' States that she is pleased about Frances Gray. .
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7 Apr 1903

Helen Gladstone to Nora Sidgwick. Refers to Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir, which she has read. Reports that she has heard 'a rumoured criticism that it does not sufficiently bring out Dr. Sidgwick's brilliancy', but claims that she did not notice whether this is true or not, 'so engrossing is the intense interest of his character....' Claims that the book illuminated and realised what she 'dimly saw and firmly believed' of HS' character, and had the effect of increasing her admiration, reverence and affection for him. States also that the book increased her awareness of HS' simplicity, which she compares to that of her father and Mr. Darwin. Thanks NS for having let her know so much. .
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27 Apr 1906

C.A. Goodhart to Nora Sidgwick. Reports that she has been reading and re-reading Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir, and claims that it deepens and extends his influence, and is the best assurance that those who knew him can have 'of his continued presence and unfailing sympathy.' Recalls that he first became acquainted with HS in the late 1860s, and states that he writes to draw attention to 'a phase of his work which is not noticed' in the book. States that about that time HS and others introduced a system of inter-collegiate lectures 'which were of inestimable value to impecunious students.' Refers to his own experience of this arrangement and to the benefits that he derived from it. Mentions the names of several men from whom he received tuition, including Mr [Beatson] at Pembroke, HS, Mr Levine, Mr Percy Gardner, Mr Jackson and Mr Marchall. Claims that he owed her first class to HS' lectures and the papers that he did for him. Refers to his Methods of Ethics, and also to his lectures on metaphysics, Whewell, Hamilton, Bentham, Mill and Kant, and relates how he convinced him on the question of Utilitarianism. Refers also to HS' stammer, without which, he claims' 'note-taking would have been impossible.' .
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21–23 Mar 1906

Edmund Gosse to Nora Sidgwick. Writes to accept her invitation 'for the 12th.' .
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3 May 1888

Edmund Gosse to Nora Sidgwick. Believes that his wife is writing to her to accept her invitation 'for December 7', and adds that it will be 'an enjoyment to be looked forward to.' States that he has a copy of 'the new atlas of the Constellations which Stanford has just published', and offers to send it to Newnham. .
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n.d.

John W. Graham to Nora Sidgwick. Encloses 'a very small cheque for the F.W.H. Myers Memorial' [not included]. States that he has just been reading carefully through Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir 'with very unusual pleasure, and some inspiration and gratitude.' Announces that he is reviewing it for 'the "British Friend" '. Claims that it is 'full of matters of the deepest interest' to him, and states that he feels much obliged to NS and to AS for it. States that he is in frequent correspondence with Miss Johnson on psychical matters. .
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12 May 1906

Charlotte Green to Nora Sidgwick. Thanks NS for sending her her [Green's] husband' letters. Claims that he wrote so few letters, so she values the ones that do exist all the more. Declares that she very much enjoyed reading Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir, and that it seems to her 'a most vivid picture of him.' Remarks that one thing that struck her was 'his wonderful patience and gentleness with those who differed from him.' Reports that she has just heard that Miss Maitland has died, and remarks that it is a great loss to [ ]ville. States that she is staying near the Vaughans for a fortnight, and reports that Madge has recovered well after the birth of her son David. Hopes that NS will have a good rest. .
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20 Aug 1906

Hales Grove to Nora Sidgwick. Thanks her for [sending him a copy of] Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir, which he claims to have read 'with the deepest interest'. Remarks that it seems 'almost breathlessly simple in the way it is told.' Refers to the rareness of HS' personality and character, and to the 'delicious remark' the latter made about biographies. Also refers to 'that remark George Elliot made about him', which always seemed to Edmund and him [Grove] 'so extraordinarily to express him as he was'. States that it pains him to think of all NS suffered during HS' illness, and to know that he [Grove] knew nothing of her suffering at the time. .
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15 Mar 1906

John W. Hales to Nora Sidgwick. Thanks her for sending him a copy of Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir, which, he claims, he is reading 'with the greatest interest'. Congratulates her and her 'collaborator' [AS] on 'the success with which a most striking and delightful personality is recalled'. Recalls that he met HS often when he [Hales] was in residence as a Fellow of Christ's College, and states that he always looks back to the talks he then enjoyed with him and with Professor Seeley 'as amongst the dearest privileges of [his] life'. Relates that when he [Hales] was put on the Syndicate 'for considering whether girls should be admitted to the Local [Examinations]' HS often called to see him to discuss the matter, and claims that his own view, in favour of admission, owed much to HS' encouragement. Adds that HS was 'the leading and moving spirit of the progressive movements of those days, as of many days after.' .
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27 Feb [ ]

J.W. Hales to Nora Sidgwick. Regrets to hear she has been unwell, and hopes that she will soon be able to get about again. Is glad to hear that the life of HS is soon to be published, and predicts that it will 'meet with a wide and cordial welcome.' Offers to send a longer note about him. Relates that when he was a in residence as a Fellow of Christ's 'in th eyears '64 and '65' he and HS 'had many walks and talks, and frequently inter-dined.' Claims that amongst 'the "dons" of that time', with whom he was acquainted, 'there was no one in any way comparable with [HS] in intellectual vigour and acuteness, in open-mindedness, in variety of interests....' Thanks NS for her sympathetic reference to the cause that prevented him [Hales] from lecturing at Newnham the previous term. Explains that it was insomnia. .
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4 Jun [ ]

Arthur H.W. Heland to Nora Sidgwick. States how 'intensely interesting' he found Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir to be. Claims to be one of those who owes a great deal to HS' courage in resigning his Fellowship, and states that he had not fully realised, until he read about it, 'the great significance of what he did for those who came later.' Remarks that it is 'wonderful to read how after giving up his Fellowship he needed to do something positive and that something was the better education of women.' States that he shall often look at the book, and be thankful for HS' example and work. .
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3 Mar 1906

56/1-2

T.H. Huxley to Nora Sidgwick. Thanks her for the trouble she has taken 'in the matter about which [ ] [Tutor]' wrote to NS on Huxley's behalf. Fears that Miss Garnett 'will find it difficult to [ ] [ ] [ ] the phoenix of whom she is [ ] [ ]....' With envelope. (2 docs).
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22 Aug [1885]

Henry Jackson to Nora Sidgwick. Returns to her with thanks her list of members of the Ad Eundem [included], and states that it relates to 'not earlier than the spring of 1866, when W.H. Thompson became Master and it is not later than the autumn of 1868' when he [Jackson] was elected. Thinks that the likely date is 1867. Gives a list of those he believes were the founders; includes the names of HS, H. Fawcett, [A.] Sidgwick, W.C. Sidgwick, G.O. Trevelyan etc. Lists the names of some men who came later. States that from January 1872 he has a complete list. Refers to Arthur [Sidgwick's] resignation in December 1877, and his reelection in May 1879. Declares that he always regard the Ad Eundem 'as one of Henry's good works', and claims that it has been very useful as a link between [Oxford and Cambridge Universities]. Referring to the included printed list, states that he believes that 'the written supplements are Munro's.' Printed list entitled 'Ad Eundem Club/List of Members.' Lists members of the club, with their addresses. MS annotations. (2 docs).
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14 Jun 1904

Henry Jackson to Nora Sidgwick. Thanks her for her invitation to dine with her on 18 April, but regrets that he must decline, as they expect 'Hal from India on the 20th', and he shall not return to Cambridge until 22 or 23 April. In relation to Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir, states that both he and Maggie have read 'in it', and feel that NS has 'completely succeeded.' Informs her of a mistake on page 32, in which it is claimed that Brookfield was a member of 'the Apostles' Society.' States that the latter was a friend of his father's, and was 'an excellent talker', but 'did not care enough about things to be a good Apostle.' Reports that his [Jackson's] 'oldest living friend, Dr [Melland]' wrote to him, and Jackson quotes from his letter in relation to HS, in which [Melland] refers to HS' love of truth, clear reasoning and logical power, his unselfish devotion to education in every direction, and his willing sacrifice of time and money, when needful to carry on any good cause. .
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3 Apr 1906

59 see 103/57 103/60

Henry Jackson to Nora Sidgwick. States that he made an exact copy of the list of the Ad Eundem, but asks her to send it back to him if it turns up, as it is 'the only early record of the Society.' In relation to the three photographs [of HS] that he sends [included], claims the 'the carte de visite head' taken by Guggenheim in Oxford was not his [Jackson's]. Declares that the oval photograph 'excellently represents Henry as he was soon after he took his degree.' Adds that he has, and values, Mr [ ] Smith's 'admirable portrait.' .
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9 Jul 1907

Three black and white photographs of HS. One oval portrait of the subject, wearing a long jacket and trousers, bow tie and watch and chain, seated in an ornate chair, with one arm resting on a table, with his hand on a book. Two cartes de visite: one of HS, wearing a long dark jacket and light-coloured trousers, seated on a chair in front of a wall ornamented with plaster-work, with his hand resting on two books, which lie on a covered table; the second is of the head and shoulders of HS, who wears a long beard and a dark jacket. Accompanied by a blank card with 'Newnham College, Cambridge' printed on it, and an envelope addressed to NS. (5 docs).
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Various; postmark on envelope: 10 Jul 1907

B. Jowett to Nora Sidgwick. Invites NS and HS to visit him on [the following] Saturday and to meet Mr and Mrs G[oschen]. .
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6 May 1890

C. Keegan Paul to Nora Sidgwick. Dictated MS letter. Tells her not to reply, and explains that he has asked Arthur Benson to let him know how HS is from time to time. Expresses his sympathy with NS, and asks her to give his love to HS, who, he claims, is 'one of the best and truest friends' he ever had. Declares that he is pained to hear of his suffering. .
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11 Jun 1900

Courtney Kenny to Nora Sidgwick. Excuses himself for pointing out to her 'a trivial misprint' in Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir, to be found on a line of the 'verse cited from Lowell on p.466'. States that he found the book to be 'intensely interesting and impressive' and remarks on 'how great a service has been rendered to the thoughtful people of the present day by its publication.' .
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6 Jul 1906

F.G. Keynes to Nora Sidgwick. Postcard. Reports that he has collected some information in reference to HS' 'early connexion with the C.O.S.', but has not yet put it in order. States that he is leaving home for a few days and undertakes to write to her on his return. .
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23 Jul 1904

J.N. Keynes to Nora Sidgwick. Believes that the British Association address - ' "The Scope and Method of Economic Science" ' - should be republished 'in any volume of collected essays. States that part of the book goes over the same ground, 'but not quite in the same way', and declares that 'in the address many of the points are put exceptionally well.' Adds that he has not yet had time to consider her suggestions with regard to the final shetts, but undertakes to write again if on any point he is not in agreement with her. .
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15 Oct 1901

J.N. Keynes to Nora Sidgwick. States that he is not in favour of including the British Association address [' "The Scope and Method of Economic Science" '] 'in the same volume as the Political Economy.' Claims that the latter is a complete whole in itself, and to combine it with a single short paper would appear to be a lop-sided arrangement.' Thinks that the address should be republished, and suggests that they might have the opportunity of talking the matter over further. .
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20 Oct 1901

J.N. Keynes to Nora Sidgwick. States that he has 'carefully compared the Contemporary article with the Political Economy', and concludes that it should be republished. Remarks that, in preparing the second edition of 'the Political Economy' HS 'made use of the material contained in the article, and two or three pages are reproduced almost in the same form.' Adds, however, that he cannot find part of the article in the book at all, and that the arrangement is different, 'so that the treatment as a whole does not give quite the same impression.' States that the 'Economic Journal article does not overlap with the Political Economy at all, and should unquestionably be republished.' Undertakes to send back the two articles to NS. .
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12 Mar 1904

J.N. Keynes to Nora Sidgwick. Thanks NS on behalf of himself and his wife for the copy of Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir, and declares how much he is looking forward to reading it and to learning more 'of one whom he admired and revered more than any other person [he has] ever known.' Declares that it is 'satisfactory to hear that the Political Economy is selling steadily', and suggests that an index would be useful. Offers to supervise its creation, and states that it would be well for him to see 'Johnson at an early stage in order to ascertain the lines on which he is proceeding.' Thanks her for sending him the cheque, and declares that he does not believe that he has any claim to it, and would rather should consist in feeling that he had carried out a wish expressed by one to whom he owed so much. Asks her not to think ill of him for returning it, and suggests that part of it might be used 'as the remuneration of Johnson for making the index.' .
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27 Feb 1906

M.F. Latham to Nora Sidgwick. Thanks her for sending him Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir, which he values very much. Suggests that she must be 'almost sorry to have finished the work....' Remarks on what a place friendship had in HS' life. .
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6 May [ ]

Edith Lytton to Nora Sidgwick. Relates that while she was with Betty [Cashweek] she read nearly all of Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir, which she enjoyed very much. Remarks that 'his whole interesting personality comes out so well', and claims that it is like 'going over all [her] life again', and that reading the book is like 'a chat over it all with one who seems quite perfect in mind and opinion.' Remarks also on what a perfect letter writer he was. Announces that she is going to get the book from the library and finish it. Congratulates NS on her achievement and remarks that, while it must have been 'a joy' to write the book, it must at the same time have been 'very sad work also'. Adds that it was 'nice and a great privilege to enjoy Gerald's good company once more at home', and states that she thought 'all the children at Girdlers Hill much improved. .
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12 Mar 1906

71 [see 104/51]

N. MacColl to Nora Sidgwick. Confirms that Sir Leslie Stephen's information was correct - that HS contributed 'highly important articles to the "Athen�um" in the early seventies.' States that all those articles were anonymous, and thinks that they began to contribute them 'much about the same time as the late Professor Cowell'. Relates that when he retired 'he was good enough to say that he had enjoyed his connection with the paper', but that other pressures of time forced him to break it. Regrets to say that his notes have not been preserved. Recalls a review HS wrote of a book by 'a Mr. [Leifchild]'. States that he believes that the late Dr. Gray of the British Museum wrote most of the articles, and that when he [MacColl] took over the editorship of the paper, he found that it was 'committed to strong opposition to [Darwin]'. At that time Dr Gray was dead and Mr Leifchild 'continued in the same strain'. MacColl asked HS to review a book by Leifchild on the origins of man, without telling HS the latter's connection with the paper. Reports that the result was 'an antagonistic but quite courteous criticism that much surprised both Mr. L. and his publishers.' Claims that after that there was never any doubt of the paper's attitude towards Darwin's views. Offers to make out a list of HS' reviews. .
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25 Apr [1904]

N. MacColl to Nora Sidgwick. Assures her that he does not anticipate that it will be any great trouble to him to make out a list of HS' contributions to the Athen�um. .
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28 Apr 1904

N. MacColl to Nora Sidgwick. Sends her 'a brief note' of HS' reviews [not included], the first of which was 'a critique of Professor Fenner's edition of Berkeley, which appeared in the numbers of the Athen�um for June 17 + 24 1871.' Refers also to his reviews of Dr Leifchild's, Lord [ ]waite's, and Mr Monck's works, and to a review of Dr B[eer]'s 'onslaught on Darwinism', as well as an article entitled ' "Ethics for Undenominational schools" '. States that his last article was 'a review of Dr. Tuke's volume on the Influence of the Mind on the Body in the number for July 12, 1873.' .
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15 Aug 1904

Frederick Macmillan (on behalf of Macmillan and Co. Ltd.) to Nora Sidgwick. Assures her that the company would not think of printing another edition of Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir without letting her have an opportunity of making any changes she thought desirable. States that the question of reprinting does not arise at that time, although the sales 'have been eminently satisfactory'; relates that they have disposed of over one thousand four hundred of the two thousand copies that were printed. .
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11 Jul 1906

75/1 see 103/75/2

J.S. McStrachey (of the Spectator) to Nora Sidgwick. Apologises for the delay in replying to her query. States that he is having copies of all the papers [of] HS' contributions to his paper sent off to her that day. Encloses a list of the articles [included]. Explains that their records only being in 1870, and that before that date they have no means of identifying writers, but suggests that she may have 'points in letters and diaries which would enable [her] to trace articles in the Sixties.' If so, offers to put 'the bound volumes' at her disposal. .
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25 Jul 1905

75/2 see 103/75/1

MS list of HS' contributions to the Spectator.
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J.S. McStrachey (of the Spectator) to Nora Sidgwick. States that his 'ingenious manager' has found the two articles [by HS] that NS referred to in her previous letter, and is sending them to her by the same post. .
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8 Aug 1905

Sir Henry Maine to Nora Sidgwick. Explains that his wife has had a headache all day, and would otherwise have written to NS. States on her behalf that she fears that she cannot accept NS' kind invitation for the following Saturday. Explains that they are to dine out on the Friday, and that 'she can almost never manage a dinner-party in two days running. Offers to come without her, if NS will accept him. .
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30 Oct [ ]

F.W. Maitland to Nora Sidgwick. Announces that he is returning the letters that she lent him [not included], and thanks her for the loan of them. Remarks that it is sad work reading old letters. .
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28 Nov 1906

F.W. Maitland to Nora Sidgwick. States that he has just returned from the Canaries, and finds a copy of Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir awaiting him, for which he is very grateful to NS. Explains that he has another copy sent to him in his 'winter quarters', and claims that he 'read it eagerly and re-read it and went on re-re-reading.' Praises the work, and expresses the wish that he could do for Leslie Stephen what NS has done for HS. Supposes that she is tired of praise. Declares that the book has brought back to him 'some old days', and that the more he thinks over them the more he adores the memory of HS. Feels that the owes to him far more than he could put into words, and claims that he could never tell him what he had been to him. .
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1 May 1905

Alfred Marshall to Nora Sidgwick. States that his wife, who is at Torquay, has asked him to send to NS an enclosed cheque for �30 [not included], and explains that �25 is from him and his wife, and that �5 is from Mrs P[ ] 'for "Clough Hall". Wishes NS and HS best wishes of the season. .
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29 Dec 1887

81/1

Alfred Marshall to Henry Sidgwick. Sends a photograph of HS [included], which he describes as 'a Royal face'. .
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7 Oct 1900

81/2

Black and white carte de visite photograph of HS. sent with letter from Professor Alfred Marshall. Shows head and shoulders only. .
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Gertrude Martineau to Nora Sidgwick. States that she and her sister are deeply grateful to NS for the 'beautiful present' of a copy of Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir, which, she claims, they shall read with great interest. Recalls how their father [James Martineau] used to speak of him, and how much he reverenced and admired him. Relates that their father always thought that when a book was sent to him he ought to read it before acknowledging it, but confesses that they cannot follow his example in this case, as it might put off their thanks much too long. .
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13 Mar [ ]

J.B. Mayor to Nora Sidgwick. Thanks her for the copy of Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir, and claims that he has 'hardly ever read anything more touching than the last chapter, especially the words which [HS] wished to be read over his grave.' Refers to the 'bright calmness he maintained in the presence of death, and the interest he continued to take in the concerns of his friends', which remind him of 'the Phaedo'. States that HS' 'is a splendid example of a high and noble life', and that he 'maintained his freshness, his delicate sensitiveness and his power of growth to the end.' Remarks that one thing that is not referred to in the book is 'the trouble he took in helping the literary work of others.' States that he found HS' revision of the second part of Professor Grote's 'Explor[atio]' to be very useful, and has no doubt that others were benefited in the same way. Asks NS to return his letters. Adds that he might have liked to see the reference to Miss Davies' remark about HS' 'gnawing on his vitals' omitted, as it may be misunderstood by 'matter of fact readers.' .
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9 Mar 1906

J.C. Symonds to Nora Sidgwick. Expresses her delight that NS is to give her a copy of Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir. Remarks that NS will miss it now, and states that it must be 'a comfort that the responsibility is out of [her] hands.' Remarks also on 'how infinitely pathetic' to her must have been the work of that last dictated bit of autobiography', and states that no one ever lived in his letters as HS did. States that he has 'that last little note' that HS wrote to her, which came to her 'at [Mary] Ewarts' Claims that there are 'too many people still left to whom [HS] was a real friend as well as teacher' for the book to remain unread. Reports that Katharine is at Davos, that the latter's boys are with her [in Lyme Regis], and that they and Katharine were all at Am Hof with her 'until the last days came.' States that she and [ ] are going to live together at Y[ickley] as soon as the Leafs leave it. Does not know if the arrangement will work out or not. She intends to return to Lyme Regis the following winter. Wishes that the house were really her own. Reports that she heard from Baron von Hügel some days previously. Fears that she has been very ill. Expresses her desire to come to see 'both of them' and NS 'one day soon'. .
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15 Feb 1906

[ M.A. Pattison] to NS. Writes to thank her for 'the very great interest and pleasure' [he] has had in reading Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir. Declares that the picture she draws [of HS] is a charming one, and that the end of the book comes too soon. Remarks that it must be a real consolation to her to be able to erect such a monument to HS' memory. States that she must realise by reading his letters how happy his marriage made him. Congratulates her on writing such a book. .
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[7 Apr]

John [Lord] Morley to Nora Sidgwick. States that he ought the previous night in their discussion 'of the disgrace of being [moved] by the [victor], to have recalled the famous saying of [the Marquis of] Vauvenargues that "Great thoughts come from the heart." ' Submits this maxim 'as a subject for reflection', and for further argument the next time they meet. .
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[16 Jul 1894]

J.R. Morley to Nora Sidgwick. Thanks her for the pleasant visit he had to Newnham. Remarks on the rapport that exists 'in the spiritual atmosphere of Cambridge'. Reports that he is staying with F.C. Hodgson [in Twickenham], and that the Dakynses are also there. States that the Mayors and [Mr] Tawney came to lunch the previous day. Reports that there was much conversation about Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir, and refers to some of the comments made about it. States that none of them had seen the review of the book in the previous week's 'Academy'. States that [Graham] Dakyns spoke to him about 'McTaggart's book, which he had read with great pleasure.' Reports that he was very busy up to the previous Tuesday evening 'preparing a lecture on the emperor Justinian'. .
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8 Mar 1906

Eveleen Myers to Nora Sidgwick. Thanks her for the copy of Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir, which, she claims, will always be very precious to her. Declares that it is 'a most beautiful record of Times which seem even more wonderful each year....' States that she has not yet finished reading the book, but congratulates NS on it, and remarks that it 'seems so complete'. .
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1 Mar 1906

Frances Noel (daughter of Roden Noel) to Nora Sidgwick. Announces that Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir, for which she is grateful to NS for sending, arrived the previous day, and claims that she is reading it 'with the greatest interest'. Declares what a privilege for her it was to have known HS, and claims that the fact that he and her father were such dear friends gives the book 'a double interest' to her. Observes that there are a lot of letters to her father included in it. Praises the portraits of HS in the book. Looks forward to seeing NS on the following Saturday, and adds the arrival time of the train that she proposes to travel by.
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Margaret Patterson (daughter of [ ] Patterson) to Nora Sidgwick. Refers to the letters from HS to her father, and states that her mother regrets having taken so long to finds them. Relates that in all they number about sixty, and that 'almost all date since the year 1886.' Offers to send them to NS. Adds that if her father kept the letters from years prior to 1886, these 'must be still in London, either at the Stores or at the Bank', and she regrets to say that they are not yet at her mother's disposal. .
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7 Mar 1902

Margaret Patterson to Henry Sidgwick. Announces that they are sending the letters [from HS to her Patterson] to NS that day, and apologises for the delay. States that there are not as many of them as they had previously thought there were. Asks NS to acknowledge receipt of them. .
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7 Jul 1902

J.S. Phillpotts to Nora Sidgwick. States that he has been reading Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir 'with great interest', and remarks that one misses in 'the "litera scripta" the peculiar charm of [HS'] "vox viva"....' Speaks of HS' charm, humour, openness and warmth. Reports that they have their 'Cambridge daughter home now', and that she has been made Librarian at Girton'. Adds that 'Iceland [with] Scandinavn folk-lore is her hobby and to work at this she wants to be near a University Library.' .
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25 Jun 1906

J.S. Phillpotts to Nora Sidgwick. Thanks her for her letter. States that he thinks that Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir 'recalls a great deal of [HS] to those who knew him', but fears that it would not give to those who did not know him'any full reflection of the indefinite charm [there was] of his conversation or of the loveableness in his nature.' Admits that it is impossible to reproduce conversation in writing. Relates that he followed HS and other friends in joining the Free Christian Union. Refers to J.J. Taylor, and suggests that his name is spelt 'Tayler'. Suggests that the Union was in some sense a precursor of the Christian Social Union and the Christian Social Service. .
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4 Jul 1906

Frank Podmore to Nora Sidgwick. Thanks her for the copy of Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir, of which he claims to have read a good deal. Declares himself to be 'again impressed with the charm of H.S.' style in the letters.' Refers to Miss Johnson having informed him that NS would like him to write a review of the book for the Society for Psychical Research proceedings, and declares that he would be honoured to do so. Relates that William Sidgwick of Shipton and his nephew [also William Sidgwick] 'gave evidence before [the] Faculty Committee of 1816, and regrets to say that 'they worked their mills 14 hours a day.' Offers to send NS 'the blue book.' .
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28 Feb 1906

F. Pollock to Nora Sidgwick. Thanks NS for 'the old letters', of which he keeps a few 'for old time's sake.' Declares that Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir is 'full of interest', and wishes that there was more of the correspondence with Tennyson on English versification. Discusses the make-up of English verse. Remarks on an observation in the book on moral problems, and to another remark on authors' disgust with their works. Refers also to HS' 'abrupt dropping of Arabic', and remarks that he would have expected him to keep it as a recreation. Refers to having reluctantly given up Sanskrit himself, and reports that a tour in the west of Ireland has set him 'dabbling in Gaelic....' .
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23 Mar 1906

G.W. Prothero to Nora Sidgwick. Explains that he has been busy with Ecclesiastical Commission business, and 'Camb[ridge] Mod[ern] Hist[ory]', and has only found time to read Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir. Writes to tell her how much he likes and admires it, referring to its self-restraint and dignity, and to the way in which the letters 'are left to tell their own story, aided by the excellent pieces of biography or incidental explanation her and there....' States that his is a memorial of HS, which, she is certain, he would like to see. .
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9 Aug 1906

Evelyn Rayleigh to NS. Asks NS' opinion on the review of Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir in the Times. States that she believes that letter, 'delightful as they are have not all the charm of [HS'] conversation.' Relates that she met a young lawyer called Mr B[uchan] some days previously, who commented in relation to the book that 'too much space in proportion had been given to the early letters'. States that 'John is intensely interested' [in the book], but agrees with the aforementioned criticism. [Incomplete] .
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98/1 see 103/98/2

Kate Rathbone to Nora Sidgwick. Reports that she has been reading Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir 'with great interest', and claims that she continually recognises things in it to be true of both HS and NS. States that his influence was great, and claims to be very grateful for it. Refers to the claim in the book that the poems 'The Despot's Heir' and 'Goethe and Frederika' are the only two poems ever published by HS. States that she was given a copy of one 'said to be Dr. Sidgwick's from the Spectator', and wonders if her informant was mistaken about this. Encloses a copy of the poem [included]. .
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12 Apr [ ]

98/2

MS poem, beginning with the line: 'God speaks to hearts of men in many ways;' - copied from the Spectator, September 1872.
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Sep 1872

James Robertson to Nora Sidgwick. States that he has greatly enjoyed reading Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir. Declares that it is right that it should be published; remarks that while some eminent men who have written books 'disappoint in their biographies', HS' books 'did very far from present him fully', and 'the biography gives the charm of his conversation and personality happily.' Declares that it makes him feels that he wishes he had known him better than he had. Refers to HS' position in regard to matters of faith and his fairness of judgment. States that he should have liked to have known more of HS' attitude to Christianity. Refers to the 'last months', and declares the letters of that time to be 'especially remarkable even from a literary point of view for sincerity and the perfect expression of true and vivid feeling.' Trusts that [Arthur] Balfour 'will get much good from this short rest.' .
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28 Mar 1906

100

James S. Rutherford to Nora Sidgwick. Apologises for what he feels to be 'an apparent intrusion into matters too private and personal.' Explains that he has read HS' works, such as The Methods of Ethics, [Outlines of the History of Ethics for English Readers] and Philosophy, Its Scope and Relations as a student of philosophy at Queen's College in Belfast. States that the first result of studying The Methods of Ethics was to fill him 'with a reverence towards the moral and intellectual nature of its author', and claims that there is no man to whose opinion on any question which he investigated he would attach so much importance and authority. Claims that the works also inspired another feeling in him - 'one of a purely emotional nature, something, perhaps, akin to love, if that were possible towards one whom one has never met.' States that as the feeling has grown stronger he has wished to know more about the life and character of HS, but has only been able to secure two short biographical sketches - 'one in Bryce's "Contemporary Studies", and a short obituary notice in Frederic Myers' "Fragments of Prose and Poetry" '. Wonders whether a memoir might have been printed for private circulation and if so suggests that she might send it to him. .
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5 Jan 1906

101

Lord Salisbury to Nora Sidgwick. Thanks her for the report of Eusapia Paladino's performances. Declares that it is 'deeply interesting', and claims that he 'cannot conceive where a flaw in the evidence is to be descerned.' Asks if 'E.P.' would rebel at the proposal of putting handcuffs on her wrists and ankles'. .
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19 Dec 1894

102

Arthur Sidgwick to Nora Sidgwick. Reports that the letters have all arrived, and that the Myers file are the best he has read. Declares that the latter 'evoked more and had more to give than any other correspondent' he has yet read, and were more valuable autobiographically 'than even the highly valuable Dakyns' letters. Includes a list of letters, with information such as the addressees and dates. Also includes a note 'To be added...' in NS' hand. .
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20 Jul 1901

103

Arthur Sidgwick to Nora Sidgwick. Postcard. Lists some 'problems to be solved' in relation to memoir of HS - dates of letters, articles etc. Some emendations in red ink. .
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9 Jan 1904

104

Arthur Sidgwick to Nora Sidgwick. Card. Returns [letters written about Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir] [not included], and states that they are all very gratifying. Reminds her that 'of the pleasure and the praise 601/633 [exactly]' is hers. Remarks that those by 'ACB, GOT, Ward, Young, and Tennyson were all good to read, and of course Cornish.' Claims that he knew about William Sidgwick of Skipton having given evidence before the [Faculty] Committee, but claims that it was outside his drama. States that he has some duplicates of NS' and a few more, and undertakes to send them to her when they reach 'a batch'. Note added in red ink declares that for real criticism they must wait for 'the unbribed Reviewer', but admits that 'it is a great thing to please the old friends....'.
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2 Mar 1906

105

Arthur Sidgwick to Nora Sidgwick. Card. Thanks her for the reviews of Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir, which he returns to her [not included]. Agrees that the people who did not know HS or his work are the people who disapprove of the book. Adds that they could not accommodate everybody. Also returns [letters from] J.B. Mayor, 'O.B.' and Lady Rayleigh [not included]. Lists the publications from which he has reviews of the book, and undertakes to send NS any that she has not got. Claims that he has already given away five copies of the book, and that he has 'not quite finished yet'. .
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18 Mar 1906

106

Arthur Sidgwick to Nora Sidgwick. Card. Sends her a letter, which seems to him 'a sincere and touching tribute' [not included]. Hopes that she is well, and has had some rest. Explains that he is still tied [to Oxford] by an effort to reduce his arrears. Wishes her well for 1907. .
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8 Jan 1907

107

Arthur Sidgwick to Nora Sidgwick. Card. Reports that Ryland A[dkins] has been staying in Oxford for a political dinner, and mentioned that he had been reading Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir 'with the greatest possible interest', and that an aunt of his had also been reading it 'with the keenest interest within quite a few days of her death.' .
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17 Jan 1907

108

Isabel Sidgwick to Nora Sidgwick. States that by Herbert's kind help she is in time to greet NS the following day. Sends their love and to her and best wishes that she may have comfort and the joy of knowing her work is of increasing value. Remarks that Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir seems to be occupying much attention. Announces that she has just come from a visit to the O[gles] in London, and reports that everybody she met spoke of the great pleasure the book was giving them. States that she liked the review of it in the Times Literary Supplement, but did not like the one by H. Paul. Adds that those to whom she spoke in London claimed that the effect of the book was to make them feel as though they had been talking to HS again. States that the effect of melancholy to which the reviews allude could not be avoided 'because the letters naturally deal so much with his theological feelings and his deep thoughts on life.' Claims that he was 'so bright and happy in his intercourse with his friends', and how he showed his best side when he felt 'the answering sympathy'. Refers to his complaint of the want of humour in George Eliot, and declares that she has just been reading some of her work, and 'had been feeling this so much - in spite of Mrs P[ogser] and the 4 aunts'. Declares that they are glad to see that Arthur Balfour 'is so much better for his see air' and hopes that Monday night won't try him too much Reports that she had lunch with Nevil the previous day at Lincoln College, and that he could only spare her three hours. Refers also to Arthur. States that she has been reading Archbishop Temple, and remarks on how carelessly it has been edited. Remarks that HS' memoir is 'a charming size', and that one volume is much more likely to be read than two. .
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10 Mar 1906

109

Malie Slingar to Nora Sidgwick. Reports that the final pages of Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir have just been read aloud to [her]. Thanks her for 'this profoundly interesting and moving book.' Refers to the great debt owed to HS by all of those 'who have had the happiness of wonderful years at Newnham', and states that now after reading the book, their gratefulness 'will be warmed and deepened into abiding attachment and affection'. Thanks NS for having made her and others know HS 'so nearly'. Recalls two occasions on which HS and NS showed kindness to her, and which, she claims, she 'can never forget'.
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24 Apr 1906

110

Sir Leslie Stephen to Nora Sidgwick. Reports that the editor of Mind has asked him to write an obituary notice of HS for the January 1901 number of the journal. States that if the article were to be essentially an estimate of his philosophical work, he would prefer to leave it to someone else, and that he would prefer to write of him on a personal level. Explains that due to his [Stephen's] absence from Cambridge 'from a very early period' he knows very little at first hand of HS' work as Professor [of Moral Science] or his work in relation to the promotion of women's education. Asks NS if she would care to assist him by referring him to others who could be of use to him in this matter. States that he intends to be in Cambridge the following Tuesday. States that he has also written to NS' brother [Arthur Balfour], and to AS. .
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21 Oct 1900

111

Sir Leslie Stephen to Nora Sidgwick. States that he has read the paper which she sent to him [note in pencil explains that this paper is on the development of HS' ethical views], and believes that it ought to be published. Declares that it makes his position clearer 'and shows very strikingly the careful process by [which] he had thought out his argument'. Announces that he has finished the article on HS, [which he was writing for Mind], apart from the conclusion Remarks on the impossibility to do justice to HS' in such a small space, which led him 'to send that message to Kate.' Express his gladness at the news that NS intends to write a life of HS based on his correspondence, and is certain that if she can procure the letters she 'may make a profoundly interesting book.' Admits that he had not appreciated the full beauty of HS' character during his life. Adds that besides what she gave him on HS and the articles in the Cambridge Review, he has come across a note 'in Venn' about the founding, by Venn, Mayor and HS, of 'a little "Grote Club" in a meeting under John Grote as chairman at Trumpington.' Also refers to a notice in the Charity Organisation Society. Claims that he tried, in the limited space available, to point out 'how the philosophy was the natural outcome of the life, without endeavouring to criticize it at all.' Announces that he will be at the meeting on the following Monday if he is well enough, and will stay with Maitland, and suggests that he could call on NS in the afternoon if she wished to see him.
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23 Nov 1900

112

[Note] headed 'from Leslie Stephen to [R].S.', quoting [a letter] from the former to the latter. States that he would like [her] to say that he has nearly finished his article, which, because of its brevity, is inadequate. Believes that if there is 'a fair supply of letters, a singularly interesting life might be written.' Does not know whether NS would undertake it herself. .
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[17 Nov 1900]

113 see 103/71

Sir Leslie Stephen to Nora Sidgwick. Refers to papers [not included] that he had put together [for the purposes of writing HS' obituary], and thought that NS might like to have them. Relates the story of HS having been asked by MacColl, the editor of the Athenaeum, to write on the subject of Darwinism, taking the opposite view to Dr Gray of the British Museum. Thinks that MacColl would be glad to tell NS if Sidgwick's contribution to the journal included other topics. .
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23 Feb 1901

114

Sir Leslie Stephen to Nora Sidgwick. States that he was glad to have her letter, and to hear that she was not dissatisfied with his article on HS. Notes her corrections, but fears that he will not be able to make use of them because the dictionary article 'is necessarily very condensed', and doubts whether it contains any of the inaccuracies she mentions. States that he took the date of the lectureship from a paper given to him by Jackson. Claims that he did not mean to imply that HS 'intentionally stammered: but only that he managed to turn it to account.' Hopes that she may be able to put together the letters and life, and supercede his 'and other ephemeral notices.' Announces that he intends to call on her the next time he is in Cambridge. .
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20 Mar 1901

115

Sir Leslie Stephen to Nora Sidgwick. Thanks her for her letter. Quotes a sentence in the autobiographical fragment relating to HS' interest in psychical research, and his 'hope of direct proof of the continued individual existence which he regarded as necessary from an ethical point of view'. States that he would not quote the words, but intimate the general intention, and would make no comment. .
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116

Katharine Stephen to Nora Sidgwick. Encloses [Heffer's] cheque [not included] for the books he bought from them; 'those of Dr. F[errers'] that were of no use for the Library and some 30 or 40 Nat. Sci. books condemned by Miss F[reund].' Reports that she was at Newnham College the previous day and heard that NS was away. Hopes that she is having a nice time. Relates that Mr and Mrs Lamb are very deliberately making up their minds to send another daughter [Dorothy] [to Newnham] in October', and states that she has told them to write to NS. Reports that there is no news of S[ingcha] H[ushoo], but that she has written to ask for some. Adds that her Uncle Henry Cunningham, her mother and her Aunt Carry have all read, or are in the process of reading it, and all find it very interesting. .
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31 Mar 1906

117

J.S. McStrachey [of The Spectator]to Nora Sidgwick. Typewritten. Reports that they have 'a fairly perfect record' of writers [for The Spectator], and that he is having the file searched for HS' work. Hopes to be able to send NS the result by at the end of the week. Expresses his delight to hear that she is preparing a memoir of HS' life. Claims that although he saw very little of the latter he 'always had the greatest veneration for his powerful and original mind.' .
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11 Jul 1905

118/1

Laura E. Stuart to Nora Sidgwick. Sends her 'a copy of a little magazine' [page included], because it contains a reminiscence concerning HS, which she thought might interest NS. Sends the regards of herself and her husband. .
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12 Jul 1909

118/2

Printed extract from the Carrow Works Magazine,. including James Stuart's recollection of having drawn up a letter 'to a learned body in Cambridge asking its members to extend its privileges to the outside world.' Relates how he gave HS the draft to read, and how the latter's corrections impressed upon him 'the great advantage of not overstating a thing.' .
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119

J. Sully to Nora Sidgwick. States that he does not expect to find much that is worth keeping in his letters to HS, but suggests that there may be some cases in which HS' letter is an answer to one from Sully, and that this 'might make his reply more fully intelligible.' Asks NS, therefore, to send on to him any letters 'which look as if they might be important in this way'. Claims to be 'deeply absorbed in the reading of Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir, and states that the early part of the life is of great interest to him, since he knew very little of HS' youth and early adulthood. Recalls a letter he received while studying in G�ttingen in 1867 from an 'undergraduate friend at Trinity in which he spoke enthusiastically of Sidgwick's lectures and of his Aristotelian way of setting out his problems.' Refers to Professor Benfey and his daughters and to 'the walk [HS] writes of under the [Suidenb�ume]'and to Professor Ewald, whose lectures [Sully] attended, and at whose house he was often a visitor. States that there was an interval of two years and three months between their visits. Declares that HS' life 'seems to have been almost a perfect realization of Aristotle's ideal of the perfect life.' Remarks on his deep insight, and maturity of thought, which were reached at such an early age. Thanks NS for the pleasure she has given him. .
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2 Mar 1906

120

J. Sully to Nora Sidgwick. Thanks her for sending him the letters. Reports that he is still reading Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir, and claims to be feeling grateful for the opportunity of knowing HS' early manhood. Refers to HS' visit to Berlin, the Franco-Prussian War, 'the reference to George Eliot', the references to the Savile Club and to the Stephens, and claims that HS' experiences in some way mirror his own. Declares that the 'compelling force' of the book is due to the fact that NS has 'made him reveal himself more fully and more deeply to those who come prepared by some previous knowledge of him, of his mind and character.' Refers to 'a small printer's error' in relation to the spelling of the name of a German poet. Adds that he will be at the address given on the letter - Leinster Square, Bayswater - for only a day or two longer, and suggests that if she were write to him, she should address letters to 'University College, Gower St.' .
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5 Mar 1906

121

J. Sully to Nora Sidgwick. Refers to an article he has written on Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir for the May number of Macmillan's Magazine. Fears that the article will not reach those for whom he intended it, and admits that he had to limit its scope by excluding 'a serious appreciation of Sidgwick['s] philosophical work.' States that his regret at having to do so was intensified by learning that Professor Prothero would have liked him to write an article for 'the Quarterly' in which he 'could have entered fully into this question of the probable place of the "Methods of Ethics" in the history of British Ethics.' Hopes that NS finds that he has tried to do justice to his subject. Wonders whether it would be possible to enlarge the index [to the Memoir] 'so as to include some of the more important topics on which Sidgwick touches at some length in his letters and diary', such as education, future life, religion and theology, poetry and novels. Refers also to other questions which arise in relation to the index, and suggests that in addition to the full table of contents there should be the index entry 'Henry Sidgwick', covering the principal events of his life, his character and his conversation, and 'as a second chief division, a classified [alphabetical] list of the subjects on which he expressed his ideas.' Explains that he makes these suggestions because he 'found it very troublesome after reading the bok and marking passages to find [his] way back to them afterwards.' Hopes that NS is having a pleasant rest during the holidays. .
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122

J.C. Symonds to Henry Sidgwick. Announces that she has just finished reading Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir, and thanks NS again for giving it to her. Claims that, reading it' has been like living with old friends over again, and remarks on how HS' 'unique character shines out of that wonderful series of letters from early days to the patient givingup of all that life means in the last dozen....' Notes also that at the end he was not tired of life; that he wanted to live, and had NS by his side. Recalls HS at Mentone, 'and then throught the [ ] of years until that last pitiful sight of him in the nursing-home....' Suggests that the love he won from his friends was his best gift, and declares what good company he was. Claims to have a letter he wrote to her Katharine 'in the last weeks of her engagement to Charles Furse.' States that she has Katharine and her boys with her now. Reports that there is an exhibition of Charles' work at the Burlington Club Rooms in the following few weeks, and states that they will probably go to it. .
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15 Mar 1906

123

Charles H. Tawney to Nora Sidgwick. Thanks her for her letter of 12 September. Regrets to say that he has been in the habit of destroying letters. States, however, that he has usually kept one from each friend, and adds that he has one written by J.J. Cowell. Sends one to NS [not included]. Undertakes to send more if and when he comes across them, but explains that in cleaning out his rooms in Calcutta he used to destroy letters. States that he walked about too much in the hot weather in the Isle of Wight, and has not fully recovered. Regrets that he did not pay a third visit 'to that place near the Langham. States that he may be able to recall facts about HS' early life, and adds that Bernard was also with him at Bishop's College. Claims that then [HS] was 'as good in mathematics as in classics.' States that his wife sends her love, and hopes that some day NS will be able to go and see them. Declares that Annie Latham has often talked to him of Fontainebleau. Adds that he still possesses the Hippolytes that HS and he read together 'at that house in Redland', and recalls that they 'all used to play in a sort of alley with trees behind it, Bernard, Lawrence, W. Sidgwick and Arthur S.' .
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15 Sep 1900

124

Charles H. Tawney to Nora Sidgwick. Thanks her for sending him a copy of Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir, which he claims to be reading diligently. States that he was glad to know that HS was in favour of giving votes to women. Relates that C.J. M[ ] convinced him [Tawney] 'that they ought to have votes', and claims to have made 'two little speeches in favour of this' in his Society. Does not believe, however, that there is any hope of success. States that one of his daughters is a nurse and another is in Miss F[ ]'s Chelsea Furnishing Company in Sloane Square, and declares that he believes that working women 'will never get justice until they get votes.' Declares that he is astonished to find that 'such an enormous amount of work could be crowded into a life time.' Recalls Sidgwick having studied Arabic and Hebrew, but states that he [Tawney] then left for India. Claims that there is much for him to learn in the book. Adds that his wife joins him in sending regards and thanks. .
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27 Feb 1906

125

[Lord Hallam] Tennyson to Nora Sidgwick. Thanks her for sending him a copy of Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir, which seems to him 'a fine record of a bright and noble spirit' and of a friend whom he sadly misses. Hopes that she is keeping well, and that she is not working too hard. .
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n.d.

126

E. Seymour Thompson to Nora Sidgwick. States that in answer to his letter of March 1900 to HS, the latter stated that 'the further article on Sophists was never published' and probably never written. Claims that he kept one or two letters from HS, and may have them still. Undertakes to search for them when he goes home to E[nhurst], and to send them to her if he comes across them. .
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19 Mar 1905

127

G.O. Trevelyan to Nora Sidgwick. Declares that it is impossible that HS 'should have named anything which would interest [him] more than the Byron.' Refers to one of the poems - the Ode to Napoleon - which, he claims is 'exceedingly characteristic of Cowell' and a pleasant reminder of the close friendship that united the Cowell, HS and himself. States that his has not been in the habit of keeping letters from anyone, but that he has kept, as a bookmark, 'a very tattered letter of Henry's of 1896', and claims that his last two of May and July 1900, he has kept 'as priceless possessions.' Adds that it is also possible that he may find one or two letters written to him at important occasions of his life, as his wife has kept a great many of them. Undertakes to send all that he has. .
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19 Sep 1900

128

G.O. Trevelyan to Nora Sidgwick. States that he greatly values Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir, and declares that it is 'exactly the right size and shape and perfectly got up in the medium between want of elegance and that sort of external and decorative pretension which alienates the true reader.' Declares his admiration of the portraits, and declares the one of Mrs Sidgwick [HS' mother] to be 'a revelation of the past'. Wishes that there was one of NS. Reports that he has read again all round the allusions to himself, and declares himself to be very proud of being there. Looks forward to a very careful reading 'with the recollection of the ships in mind.' .
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28 Feb 1906

129

J. Venn to Nora Sidgwick. Thanks her for the copy of Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir, which he has just begun to read. Declares it to be excellent, and praises it for allowing HS to 'speak for himself'. Refers to the admiration he had for HS during his lifetime. Observes that HS wrote several letters in a similar tone to that of the one he [Venn] received at the beginning of June 1900. Recalls that he himself was just recovering from a serious illness in a London Hotel when Bradbury mentioned that HS was also very ill. States that he managed to write a few lines, and got in reply a letter, which he still has in his possession. .
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28 Feb 1906

130

J. Venn to Henry Sidgwick. Refers to a passage in a letter in Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir, which, he claims, 'seems to have been written under a slight misapprehension.' States that HS 'not unnaturally supposed that he had been summarily passed over for a junior, and former pupil.' Claims that it was 'not quite so abrupt as this'. Explains that the then Vice Chancellor, Dr Perowne, had firstly offered the post to him [Venn], and he claimed that he could not accept it and considered that no one but HS ought to be appointed. States that Perowne explained that 'as he was choosing a deputy for Mr B[irks] he could not [ ] select any one whose opinions were so entirely opposed to his.' Claims that he again declined the post, and thinks that it was then offered to Keynes. States that the offer to Cunningham 'was therefore not so abrupt as may have been supposed.' .
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20 Mar 1906

131

Baron Friedrich von Hügel to Nora Sidgwick. Thanks her for the gift of a copy of Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir. States that will send her his impressions of it when he has read it. Explains that he is very busy and that he may have to wait for his summer holidays before he can finish it. Suggests that Mamillan, the publisher, should be asking '7/6 net' for it rather than '12/6 net'. Adds that he is very pleased to find [in the memoir] 'that little scrap from [his] letter to him', containing words, which some who never knew him 'may be more willing to take as simply true from one who was unallied to him by blood or creed....' Declares the photograph of 'the dear old Family Nurse' to be 'delightful'.
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1 Mar 1906

132

Charles Waldstein to Nora Sidgwick. Thanks her and AS for sending him a copy of Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir, which he wished to finish reading before writing to her. Claims that he read the book with profound interest, and declares that every word in it is precious to him. Feels that 'the book as it is done is done in [HS'] spirit', and that NS has carried out his wishes, and avoided all inessential personal matters'. Praises the work, but states that he could never be satisfied by any biography of HS, because it was written by members of his family. Declares that he wants 'the man himself just so much - or not only, the philosopher, the philanthopist, the conscientious struggler for [ ] religious conviction.' Recalls a conversation he had with him once while they were taking a walk, in which he touched on 'intimate personal facts of life - with his own absolute candour', and observes that the book does not reveal anything of this trait, nor of his humour and 'essential humanness'. Claims that he is not criticising or complaining, but 'writing truthfully as [HS] would have liked' him to do. Declares that there are two theories of what a biography should be, one being 'the objective, less personal, "epistolary" form', and the other 'includes the real personality', which, he claims, letters 'hardly ever give'. Suggests that NS and AS could not produce the latter, and hopes that 'some friend, endowed with artistic insight and sympathy and literary powers of [reputation], will some day do it, to supplement [their] excellent work.' .
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26 May 1906

133

James Ward to Nora Sidgwick. Reports that he has been looking at some of [HS'] Synthetic Society papers, and fears that, 'though very interesting on [ ] and theological topics' they are not suitable for publication. Believes that they could and should be used 'in any account of Prof. Sidgwick's views.' Apologises for having put NS to the trouble of writing and explains that he forgot the title of 'the Glasgow lecture'. Declares that he was indebted to her 'for the pleasure of hearing [Mr. Farrerr's] lecture', which he claims was very interesting. States that [ ] 'enjoyed it immensely'. Adds that he did not know of Mrs Clough's death. .
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4 May 1904

134

James Ward to Nora Sidgwick. Thanks her for the copy of Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir. Explains that he wanted to read it before acknowledging its receipt. Declares that he went [to Lowestoft] to work, and to read the book 'by the way', but claims that it has engrossed him all week, and has interested him intensely. States that it gives 'everything that personal friends most wanted', but regrets to say he does not think it is at all 'the work the world wanted or expected.' Suggests that '[t]he general need would have been better met...by a topical arrangement' rather than the exclusively chronological one that she has adopted, and also that the letter 'might have been curtailed sufficiently to make room for some continuous presentation of Sidgwick as a philosopher, a political thinker, an educationalist, and a "man of letters" '. Remarks that it is odd to find in the life of a philosopher 'no account of his philosophy'. Fears that the impression that is likely to be made is that HS cared more for psychical research - a topic that is 'ever recurring' and which takes up a large part of the index entries. Believes that this latter interest was 'the real labor injustus of his life', and laments that it was Benson and Westcott 'of all men' who should have started him 'on this surely hopeless quest'. Refers to his '[ ] hasty acceptance of telepathy', and 'his later tacit retraction'. States that 'no one can fail to admire his moral courage in this whole Memoir however much one regrets the terrible waste of powers that would [ ] have been better employed.' Believes that had he lived longer he would have done very much more. Suggests that it might have been worthwhile to add the name of the Vice Chancellor who appointed Dr Cunningham as deputy for Professor B[irks], if, as he believes, it was Dr Perowne. Also suggests that Frank Balfour 'might have been mentioned on page 224 as a member of the Eundum. Refers also to [Coutts], and to [Gerry] D[arwin]. Expresses his surprise at finding no letters to Professor [ ] Robertson in the Memoir. Remarks on why he should mention all these things when what wholly possesses him 'is renewed admiration and affection for about the most perfect man [he has] ever known'. States that he should place HS and Arthur Balfour in this category. Relates that when he [Ward] 'was tired of waiting for a post in Cambridge [HS] offered him �150 a year to stay'. Claims that he did not accept it, but soon afterwards HS resigned his professorship and Ward was then assigned a place on the College staff. .
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25 Mar 1906

135

Wilfrid Ward (of the Dublin Review) to Nora Sidgwick. Typewritten. States that he ought long ago to have thanked her for [sending him] his letters to HS, but explains that he wished to wait until he had finished Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir. Declares that he finds it 'extraordinarily interesting', and that he has much to say about it, but will not inflict a long letter on her. Announces that he is in the process of writing an article, which deals with the book, for the next Dublin Review, and states that the theme HS' intellectual character, and the effect of intellectual stimulation that he produced in those with whom he had conversations. Adds that he contrasts him with Jowett, who, although Ward was very fond of him, 'was most unstimulating'. Undertakes to send NS a copy of his article in proof when it is ready. Hopes that her brother - Arthur Balfour - is quite well again 'after his rest cure.' .
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18 Apr 1906

136

V. Welley to Nora Sidgwick. Regrets that he hasn't yet thanked her for the copy of Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir, of which he had hoped to have read much by the time of writing to her. Explains that 'an usual press of reading', his grandson's illness, 'and a stupid "seediness" ' of his own have prevented him from doing so. .
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8 Mar 1906

137

Oscar Wilde to Nora Sidgwick. Explains that he has been asked by Messrs. Cassell to edit one of their monthly magazines, and is 'anxious to make it the recognized organ through which women of culture and position will express their views.' Declares that Mrs Fawcett, Miss Thackeray, Lady Dorothy Nevill, Lady Wentworth, Miss Orne, Mrs Francis T[erne], Lady A[rchiebald] Campbell and other have promised to write, and expresses the hope that NS will allow him to add her name to the list of contributors. Hopes that she will write an article 'an any modern subject', or on any subject on which she wishes to write. Suggests that an article on the women benefactors of the two universities would be interested, and asks if she would 'do' Cambridge. Explains that the article will be illustrated in any way she wishes, 'and the honorarium for writers is �1. a page, an illustrated page couting to the writer as a full page.' .
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Jul 1889

138

Sir Monier Monier-Williams to Nora Sidgwick. Thanks her for sending him 'the "Proceedings of the Psychical Research Society for 1885" '. States that in his book on Buddhism he has 'a long chapter on "Mystical or Esoteric Buddhism" ' and that towards the end he has alluded to the Society's researches 'in rather too inadequate a manner', and claims that he wishes to make his remarks more definite when the time comes for a second edition of the book to be issued. Explains that he therefore asked Miss Faithfull to inquire of NS on his behalf. Sends her the kind regards of his wife, Lady Mormier Williams. .
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25 Apr 1889

139

Emma W[inkworth] to Nora Sidgwick. States how interesting she finds Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir, which, she claims, gives one 'the story of the inner life'. Refers to the joy she felt when 'the "new sweetness" ' came into HS' life, and remarks on how different all would have been had he not met NS. States how grateful she always was to her and to HS for their kindness in asking her to come and see them. Recalls his patience with her 'crude setting forth of [her] ideas'. Tells NS to [burn] the enclosed [not included], and explains that they are for those to whom she gave 'the Life.' Adds that she is very grieved by Mr Roundell's death, and reports that Mrs Roundell 'is terribly brokenhearted'. Recalls that Mr Roundell often stayed with her, and that she had learnt to love him, and so feels his wife's loss sorely. .
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9 Mar [ ]

140

Sir George Young to Nora Sidgwick. Reports that her and AS's present [of Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir] arrived at his home the previous day, and claims that it detained him 'till a late hour.' Declares that they have 'executed a difficult task with judgment, and presented an excellent picture, of what the life really was....' Claims that HS' 'was one of the very best gifted minds of [their] time', and that his soul, also, was one of the highest. Does not think that anything he [Young] ever sent HS can be worth sending to him, but states that it may give him a pleasure to see his notes again. Refers to one [letter] that he sent to HS about 'the meeting at Cambridge on University Tests', and one note he sent him 'after the last sad communication he made to [him]'. Expresses his happiness that Arthur Balfour 'is returned by an increased majority'. States that he 'did not think it nice to oppose him', and hopes that his illness is 'only a transitory effect' of their work. .
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28 Feb 1906

141

Sir George Young to Nora Sidgwick. Thanks her for sending him the letters, and remarks that there is hardly one of them about 'College Reform in the sixties of University of London Reform in the nineties of which [he has] any recollection'. States that what NS says about his last letter to HS if 'very grateful' to him. Explains that 'The Collect', which with slight changes he has given lately to a young man in trouble, 'is one of those written by William Bright and appended to his edition of "Ancient Collects".' States that it, with one which immediately precedes it 'is very much better than the rest'. Claims to like Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir, in spite of the fact that he does not like biographies as a rule. .
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5 Mar 1906

142

[Melita] Young to Nora Sidgwick. Announces that he has sent her eight letters addressed to her at Newnham College, and states that she will be able to have them sent on to her if she wishes. .
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6 Feb 1901