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Announces that he has now read nearly all the proof of The Development of European Polity she has sent him. Declares it to be very interesting, and to read 'quite connectedly'. Observes that each lecture 'has its topic', and that the sequence of treatment is clear. Remarks also that there is a sort of a lecture character about the book, but claims that this does not injure it. Suggests, however, that 'here and there expressions more natural to oral discourse than to writing might be modified' and that the summaries at the beginning of some lectures of what had been said in the preceding lecture might be shortened or dispensed with. States that he has made a few suggestions in the margin in pencil, and has corrected a few clerical or printer's errors. Adds that his suggestions relate to points of detail, as he generally did not find fault with statements of fact. States that the lectures on Rome present 'with singular p[ ] and conciseness the broad features of a very complicated subject', and also praises the account of feudal Europe. Declares that he would be glad to be of any further use. Offers to return the proof to NS at Newnham or at any other address. Announces that he is returning to London the following day. Sends his wife's love to NS. States that they shall be in Sussex after Saturday.