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90	William Whewell: correspondence
91	William Whewell: correspondence
92	Replies to invitations to dinner at Trinity
93	Henry Sidgwick: letters received A-F
94	Henry Sidgwick: letters received G-O
95	Henry Sidgwick: letters received P-Y
96	Henry Sidgwick: notes, lectures and student excercises
97	Henry Sidgwick: publications
98	Henry Sidgwick: out-letters
99	Henry Sidgwick: Letters to his mother
100	Letters to Mary Benson, F W H Myers et al.
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Additional Manuscripts c

Title	Henry Sidgwick: letters received P-Y
Reference	95
Covering Dates	1865–1900
Extent and Medium	1 box

Trinity/Add.Ms.c/95 contains:

R.I. Palgrave to Henry Sidgwick. Reports that he made the enquiry of which they spoke 'from the [ ] of the Colonial Office respecting Government by Companies', and encloses his reply [not included], which reached him on the day on which he writes. Remarks it to be 'a curious thing that after [England] has, as many thought entirely shaken itself clear of this form of dual [Govt.] after the E.I. Co. had been made an end of - that it should have slid back again into this old [favour] and sanctioned the establishment of so many new companies of the old plan.' Asks HS to return the 'Gazette copy of the [ ] [Borneo] [Charter]' and Meade's letter when he has finished with them. States that he has written to thank the latter. Asks HS to write a short article 'on the subject' for his 'Dictionary'. Claims that when he has had to write on any special subject that 'requires care', he has never minded writing a short article on it first, 'as the doing so seems to help to clear one's mind'. Refers to his meeting with HS in Cambridge, and invites the him and Mrs Sidgwick to visit himself and his wife during the summer. .
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15 [Jan] 1890

J.K. Paton to Henry Sidgwick. Expresses his concern in relation to the spread of Socialism. Believes that 'a shrewd sensible people need to hear the truth told them...as to the injustices and...the insanity of the Socialist cry'. Asks HS to write an article, 'half moral, half sermonical - a sermon suited to the Times', on the evils of Socialism. .
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10 Mar 1886

C. Kegan Paul to Henry Sidgwick. Regrets that he cannot come to visit HS in Cambridge that year. Explains that he could not leave home before 16 December, and that Cornish is coming to stay on 20 December. Invites HS to visit him on his way to Cowell, or after his visit. Informs him that if he comes soon after Christmas he will find Payne there, and probably Dr and Mrs Rowland. Mentions that Browning might also pay a visit. Describes the search for water by 'young Okeden', and how it was discovered that an underground stream to a well in the village ran from north to south. Reports that the 'Tennyson boys' told him that the Times reported that their father had changed college 'in consequence of a quarrel with her bread and butter'. States that Tennyson was in no other college but Trinity. .
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23 Nov 1865

C. Kegan Paul to Henry Sidgwick. Reports that Reginald Marsden of Merton '[ ] of the Oxford Eight' is a medium, 'and very much interested in Spiritualism.' Informs HS that Marsden 'is intimate with the Milner Gibsons', and other spiritual people. Explains that he has asked the latter to put himself in communication with HS, as he believes that if the two join forces, they could 'work out something.' States that [ ] 'is very wild in the matter, but he knows interesting people'; suggests that HS look him up. Gives his address in Croydon, and mentions that he is in town most days. Thanks HS for writing to Chapman, and invites him to come and see them. Claims that he can, through Dr [Elliston], get HS an introduction to Dr Ashburner, and offers to introduce him to Mr [De Morgan]. .
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31 Aug 1867

C. Kegan Paul to Henry Sidgwick. Expresses regret that HS did not come to visit them [in Weymouth]. Invites him to come should he get the work done 'before term begins' or any other time. Announces that they go home that day. Refers to 'the increase of difficulties with regard to the Church of England.' Declares that his doubts about the possibility of holding his position 'gain ground daily'. Is thinking of asking the Bishop for leave of non-residence for a year, and taking a house [in Weymouth], where he could work quietly with his pupils 'and at literature', and 'consider the whole matter of conscience'. Reports that Chapman is pleased with his paper. Declares that he wants to write 'a decent article...on the chastity or unchastity of schoolboys, and the uses and abuses of the confessional'. Asks HS to read, and give his opinion on, a paper of his on the Bishop of S[ ] in the July issue of the Theological Review. .
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31 Aug 1867

C. Kegan Paul to Henry Sidgwick. Asks HS to 'procure and send [to him] specimen papers given to pass men at the Previous Examination, and final examinations at Cambridge'. Explains that he has with him a pupil 'who is very stupid, but wishes much to take a degree', and he [Kegan Paul] believed that Cambridge requirements for 'pass men' are below the Oxford standards. Refers to an enclosed letter [not included], which relates to a document which he sends to HS by Book Post, and which he believes will interest HS because it is 'an attempt at a more progressive Religion [than they] as yet seem able to attain.' Declares that in answer to the letter he consented, provisionally, 'to be on the Committee', and that the paper he sends to HS is the 'draft scheme, which may be modified when the Committee really meets.' Would like to hear HS's views on the paper, and asks him to return it at the end of the week. Gives his own criticisms of the paper, and words and phrases that he would substitute in the original text. Doubts whether ' the admission of Congregations, and the establishment of a Central Church wouldn't be an evil, by adding inevitability to the number of sects, in spite of all endeavours to the contrary.' Claims that the representation of Congregations 'would throw the power of such a Congress as is contemplated mainly into the hands of those who have pledged themselves to the negation of certain dogmas, which is a different thing to the dislike of Dogma altogether.' Reminds HS that the paper is private, but tells him that he may show it 'to anyone likely in the main to sympathize.' Refers to the effect of his views on his own position as a member of the clergy, but claims that he cannot feel he would be doing right in giving up his position. Claims that [Congreve] has nearly convinced him 'that names ought always to be signed to what people write', and if he continues to write with this conviction the question of his remaining where he is may not impossibly be settled for him. Reports that he saw HS's brother in Oxford the other day and that there was a rumour that he was to take the incumbency of Merton Chapel, 'and make it a centre of liberalism'. Claims that 'the pendulum has swung the other way, and all the young people at Oxford are virtually Catholic.' Inquires as to whether HS is coming to visit them at Christmas. States that they shall be there [Bailie, Wimborne] most of the time, 'but may to to London after Christmas for a week or ten days.' .
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28 Oct 1867

C. Kegan Paul to Henry Sidgwick. Thanks HS for the books. Would like to have the 'Draft Scheme' returned to him 'at some time or other', but explains that he has sent his notes independently of it, and does not need it at once. Urges HS to show it 'to whom it may concern', but warns him that it is not as yet public and it is intended for members of 'the Committee'. Informs him that he has mentioned his name to the Secretary as interested in the scheme, and that HS may hear from a Mr E. Enfield. Explains that his pupils will not leave him until 16 [December]; otherwise he 'would go with pleasure to see' HS. Expresses his preference for Cambridge over Oxford, and also his regret that he cannot join HS for a few days in Paris, saying that 'the present state of Royal Mail Shares makes the Workhouse or the Gaol look much more likely building than the Louvre.' Says he may get to London, where they may meet, if HS cannot come to see him where he is. Asks after Cowell and Mozley. Declares that the four [ ] on the Psalms to be funny. States that 'there is such a serene ignorance, or assumed ignorance of the wrath of the Orthodox.' Wishes that the outward form of the book were less 'Macmillan ish.' Recommends that he reads Madame Roland's book on the Revolution, and comments that Madames unedited letters are a 'take [on], being nearly all anterior to her real interest of the time.' Declares that he must stop writing as a pupil has arrived 'wanting a lecture on S. John[']s Gospel'. .
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9 Nov 1867

C. Kegan Paul to Henry Sidgwick. Reports that Andrew has been 'for a quarter at school at Bath', but that 'Prescote Hewett the London Surgeon is clear that Bath is too relaxing for the boy, and that he must go to Brighton.' Claims that he has been to Brighton, and has seen many of the three-hundred schools said to exist there, but that he was particularly impressed with Brighton College. Since most of the masters there are Cambridge men, he asks HS his opinion of them; 'if the teaching is likely to be good, and if they are men to whom one would do well to trust a boy of decided ability, but bird-witted and un-concentrative.' Is contemplating letting the boy remain at Brighton, and making it his only school, 'instead of sending him...to Rugby.' Reports that he begins work again with his boys that day. Refers to the turning of the year, and to the fact that he is still in the Church of England, despite his difficulties. Reports that Dr [R.] Williams wrote to him about the Free Christian Union, saying that it is 'a very nice thing for Christians unattached'. Hopes that it may 'offer help to some who are attached also.' Asks HS if he has made up his mind about joining it. Informs him that some more men are needed on the Committee, and hopes that HS might be inclined to join. Asks him to let him hear about the 'B. College' when he can find the time. Also remarks that [ ], a [Trinity] fellow, is a son of the Secretary [of] 'B. College', and had no education 'except these.' .
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23 Jan 1868

C. Kegan Paul to Henry Sidgwick. Reports that he found Maurice 'much better' on his arrival, but that three little girls are in bed with measles. Declares that it is a comfort after his 'pleasant week' at Cambridge not to have to prove the truth of the following lines from a poem by Newman: "'When mirth is full and free Some sudden gloom must be.'" Claims that he hardly ever returns home 'without anticipating calamity.' Declares that he bought Dr. Newman's Poems in London, and tells HS that he will be pleased with them. Observes that '[t]here is something very tender and courageous in his publishing now some lines he addressed to Frank Newman on the day the latter came of age, when J. Henry Newman was [first] ordained, and the two brothers were full of Evangelical fervour.' Refers to 'The Dream of Gerontius' as 'a striking poem', and discusses his own view of Purgatory, which is like neither Newman's nor Dante's. Refers to an enclosed letter [not included], relating to the general meeting of the Free Christian Union. Asks HS to let him know if he intends to join, when he returns E. Enfield's letter. Declares that they 'are all very sorry for Theodore, and induced to think Napier was hard on him.' .
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28 Apr 1868

C. Kegan Paul to Henry Sidgwick. Expresses his pleasure at receiving HS's letter, and at the news that the latter had joined the Free Christian Union. Reports that the anniversary meeting is that day or the next, but he is unable to attend. Hopes that Hs will go. Expresses his anxiety in relation to the Church of England. Refers to Tyndale's theory on spiritualism, and observes that the Physical Science men 'seem to leave out of sight the fact that if they have no emotional side to their own nature, it is a very important element in the nature of most people.' Explains that he has been two busy during the previous two months to read very much material that was not connected with his work. Declares a book by 'Miss Ogle', [Lady Vernay (1868)] Stone Edge, to be 'a pretty and restful novel'. Refers also to The Lost Love, and to the fact that people say that it was written by a Lady Verney. States that [ ] B[ ] has taken up much of his time, because he has been reviewing him for the Theological Review. Asks HS if he has read a book called the French Revolution by [Heinrich von Sybel (1867) History of the French Revolution]. Announces that he is going abroad with three or four of his pupils, and that Mr Paul is accompanying them; they start on Monday 3 August for the Rhine as far as Constance, and then maybe go by Munich and Prague to Dresden, where they intend to stay a fortnight, and get home about 10 September. Between that date and 12 October he hopes that HS will be able to visit them, and suggests that it would be nice if he came to Dresden. Tells him to come before 3 August if he is unable to come after their return, but is unsure when they will be able to receive him. Explains that one of his sisters is to be married, and is coming to stay, along with her fiance. Tells HS to let him know when he can come. .
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25 Jun 1868

C. Kegan Paul to Henry Sidgwick. Claims that he was about to write to HS in relation to Gardiner's volumes of the Morning Watch. Gives the address to which to send them if he is finished with them. Thinks he may be able to be in London 'about the 5th', and proposes that HS return with him, and stay as long as he can. Announces that he must go to Bath for a few days, and would do so when HS goes to Clifton. Declares that his time will be almost entirely his own in London, and he shall be staying with Gardiner close to [ ] [ ] and Martineau's. Confides in HS that he has had a very heavy financial loss, which might cause him to give up his visit to London. Hopes that he may not have to change his plans, except by taking on extra pupils, 'and writing a little harder' for the following few months. Claims that unless he can go to London 'cheerfully', he should not be much good as a free Christian. Declares that they must 'try and [ ] Payne on the Pall Mall, which is getting sadly reactionary.' Also informs him that he has 'a very singular spirit, ghost, or dream, story' for HS when they meet. .
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2 Dec 1868

C. Kegan Paul to Henry Sidgwick. Explains that he had intended to write to HS many times since [J.B.] Payne's death, but the latter event affected him so much that he did not have the heart to do so. Tells how he was looking forward to Payne's visit, when the latter's brother contacted him to tell him that he had died. Recounts that their last meeting was when he [Kegan Paul] was on his way to preach the Free Christian Union sermon, and that after the 'misrepresentation of it in the Pall Mall', Payne tried to persuade the Editor 'to set the report right'. Expresses the wish that HS will come to visit in the autumn. Reports that the Cornishes have been to visit, as well as several other friends, but that some pupils who had been coming to him were no longer being sent by their parents, because of the sermon he preached at the Free Christian Union. Refers to a paper he has just sent to Beard or Renan, and fears that HS will think that he is 'hedging on the orthodox side' in it. Reports that Cornish is reviewing Lecky in the same Theological Review. Remarks that Dakyns was very good to him, and sent him 'all sorts of information about [Brighton]'. Announces that he is sending Louis back to Brighton, and that he gave Dakyn's information 'to a [ ] who is going to send his boys there.' Asks HS to give him 'a bed somewhere in Oct[obe]r' if he doesn't come to visit, .
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7 Sep 1869

C. Kegan Paul to Henry Sidgwick. Reports that he has mentioned the case of the Westminster Review 'to several rich and liberal friends with indifferent success.' Reports that Mr [Bastard] has already given �100 to Dr Chapman 'in a similar emergency'. Mentions that he was speaking about the matter the previous day to 'a strong political liberal, a friend of [Bright's]' who has written for the publication, and who 'was expressing the same doubts as Bastard, of Dr Chapman' in relation to the latter's running of the Theological Review. Mentions that H.B. Wilson, who writes the precis of the theological books at the end [of the journal] also felt the same way about Dr Chapman. Suggests that a subscription be formed to buy the publication from Chapman, and to appoint Wilson or someone similar as editor. Announces that a man is going to send his son to him as a pupil because of the sermon he gave at the Free Christian Union.. Agrees with much of what HS wrote of Renan, and is glad that he has written on Clough. Refers to Rawlins and the influence of Cobb. He read 'the Resurrection poem' to the latter, who was 'simply shocked'. .
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17 Sep 1869

C. Kegan Paul to Henry Sidgwick. Reports that he had no time to see Martineau, but that he wrote to him the previous day, 'having the sequel of the Clerical Meeting correspondence, which has hitherto interested him to enclose.' Relates that he has 'jogged him about the Essays, and hope he may do something about them.' If he does not, Paul believes that some of their number ought to write independent papers, 'of which the most important would be the question of the Creeds in worship.' Reports that the Clerical Society met the previous Tuesday, and passed three resolutions relating to Paul's membership of the Free Christian Union, including one that states that in case of his declining to withdraw from the latter organisation, he should cease to be a member of the Clerical Society. Paul states that he has declined, and supposes that he has ceased to be a member of the Society. Observes that it is akin to an excommunication, and that some of his friends have told him that he shall be damned. Reports that he had a 'satisfactory talk with Hewitt' about his health. .
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22 Oct 1869

H.B. Wilson to C. Kegan Paul. Reports that Paul's letter of 30 November has been forwarded to him [in Cheltenham]. Claims that he would be very happy to be associated with the gentlemen whose names Paul mentioned, but fears the F.C.U. being turned into 'a new [ ] denomination.' Also maintains that he is so busy with other affairs that he would not be able to do much in relation to the matter. Expresses his regret at seeing 'these men dropping off', but is [no?] longer so hopeful as before of an enlargement of the Church of England from within, and thinks that 'perhaps the more vigorously it is attacked from without the better.' Presumes that the Bishop of Ely 'cannot relieve [Mr] Clarke of his orders.' Mentions to deprivation of orders and to Parliament's role in the matter. Refers to some twenty-five years previously when a member of the House of Commons brought in a bill for enabling the giving up of Orders, and Wilson wrote to Gladstone about it, but the latter 'was not then favourable to a relaxation'. Claims that in the case of the Church of England, which is publicly endowed, 'the regulation of the legal obligations of ordination is quite as much within the competence of the legislature...as of those of subscription'. Agrees with HS about the articles in Paul's book. Refers to its form, and believes that the subject of Public Worship [in one of the essays] 'will prove a very arduous one.' .
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6 Dec 1869

C. Kegan Paul to Henry Sidgwick. Wishes Wilson's note were more encouraging, but believes that 'if there be a niche which wants filling', he may help them. Explains that Wilson and his wife are both in poor health, 'but are not really ill', and that he is capable of plenty of intellectual exertion. Reports that he has been at many Temperance Meetings in the recent past, one at a foundry near Poole. Declares himself to be impressed 'at the latent power of these men', and observes that at present there is no leader of the real working men. Mentions the 'blessings' which come from the temperance movement, i.e., that everyone is regarded as equal, no matter what their social standing is. Refers to when he joined the [Christian?] Socialist movement with Maurice and Ludlow twenty years ago. .
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8 Dec 1869

C. Kegan Paul to Henry Sidgwick. Refers to the possible futility of writing 'all this', and that it is probably that the old organisations 'will become [more] narrow and exclusive, the old priesthoods, more priestly...' Claims that on the whole his faith is sure 'that a Catholic Church, and a theology not at variance with sense and science is possible and that if [they] only work it may be found to be nearer at hand than one thinks in more despondent moods.' Expresses his regret that W.G. Clack 'goes out'. Claims himself to be 'very content to stay.' Declares that his own position is very clear to himself, and that he has tried to make it clear to others. Asks whether Clack wrote a pamphlet about the Church of the Future. Asks HS to send it to him if he has a copy. Announces that he was going 'to Town to marry Augusta Ritchie, but [in] [the] present dearth of pupils find it more prudent to stay at home and save...money.' Claims that the 'Liberal Editor of a local paper allows one to blow off steam in weekly articles for him, which is really a great refreshment and safety valve.' [incomplete] .
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[1869?]

C. Kegan Paul to Henry Sidgwick. Reports that his paper was too long to find admission in the April issue of the Theological Review. Has made 'considerable alterations in it', and has explained his meaning; is unsure whether even now the paper would satisfy HS, or that the latter 'would accept its words as fully and adequately representing the mind of the [Free Christian] Union.' Intends to send the paper to Martineau as soon as Beard sends it back to him. Believes that, as it is materially altered, 'it is only right to try so far to fulfil [his] promise to F.C. Union.' Asks HS when they are to meet. Informs him that his wife is going to Torquay on Easter Eve, and that he shall have a week alone, and that he may have to lecture on behalf of the League at [Bownce] and Swanage. Would be most happy for HS to visit during that time. Announces that he is going to Bath on the 25th for his sister's wedding, and shall spend one day at Clifton. Then he will be back home again until 4th, when he is taking Louis to Eton. Promises to give HS meat and wine as always, even though he has been on a vegetarian diet for six weeks. .
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29 Mar 1870

C. Kegan Paul to Henry Sidgwick. Declares that he wishes HS's pamphlet were longer, and that, contrary to the latter's opinion, he does not seriously disagree with it. Refers to HS's discussion of the importance of belief, especially that of a minister in the doctrine, and the conflict between one's disbelief, and one's continuation in the recitation of the Creed. Puts forward the scenario whereby a minister 'does not avow his disbelief in the doctrine' and does not think that this is significant enough to cause him to quit the Church. Observes that in theology two people may say the same thing, but one can be accepted and the other criticised for it, as in, for example, the case of Stanley and William. The former said in his Jewish Lectures that Abraham 'was tempted to slay his son by the fact that human sacrifice was part of the false religions he found in Syria', and 'Williams said the same, and no statement was more fiercely assailed in the whole volume of Essays and Reviews.' Tells HS to expand his pamphlet if it reaches a second edition. Refers to the dissolution of the Free Christian Union. Asks if HS will come to visit them in the summer. Tells him that he has permission to take him to see 'some most remarkable Spirit drawings', drawn by a child of eleven. Reports that Louis has gone to Eton, 'where he has made a fair start', and that he is with Marindin. Fears that Cornish is very unwell. Informs him that Margaret 'has a little tale in the press called "Three Weddings", which is simple and good.' .
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21 May 1870

C. Kegan Paul to Henry Sidgwick. Reports that his 'fat friend the Vicar of Blandford has made himself a Brewer, and sent his son to Aldenham', and his [Paul's] tenant Mr Martin 'will most likely do so too'. Asks whether HS is coming to stay and gives details about his pupils' comings and goings. Announces that he may spend a few days at Croydon after Christmas. Reports that pupils are returning to him Wishes that someone - HS or Martineau 'for Cookson has been really but a figure head' - should draw up reasons for the dissolution of the F[ree] C[hristian] U[nion]', and states that it is not too late as it does not dissolve until December. Refers to France and to his German and Prussian sympathies. Remarks that France 'is taking her undoubted success at Orleans so [ ] [ ] that even Gambretta is beginning to be once more respectable.' .
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18 Nov 1870

C. Kegan Paul to Henry Sidgwick. Asks HS if he has mastered Hegelian philosophy. Reminds him that they are all looking to him or John Mozley or both to tell them what he [Hegel] means. Remarks that Hansard once said that 'he conceived his 'mission' was to translate Maurice to the people. Refers to W.D. Rawlin's 'funny voyage to America with Tom Hughes; remarks that '[w]hatever else it does for him it will probably deliver him from the [ ] represented by The Kiss of Peace.' Asks HS if he knows who wrote G[ ] Balz. Suspects that it might be Trevelyan, 'if it is not too good for the writer of C[ ].' Hopes to see HS at Christmas. Reports that he took Louis back to Eton, mainly in order that he may see Cornish, who, he reports, is quite well, and has not yet learnt the Gospel according to Matthew. Claims that it is not easy to have too many Cornishes, 'if they all take after their father.' [incomplete] .
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C. Kegan Paul to Henry Sidgwick. Asks HS if he can come in the vacation. Gives details of his movements; he is to stay where he is until 26 December, when he will go to Bath and Clifton, where he will stay until 31 December. On Monday 2 January he plans to go to Freshwater, and then on to London, and intends to be back about 14 January. Assures HS that his arrangements could be modified to suit his [HS's] visit. Asks if there is any chance of his being in London during the week in which he will be there. Announces that he will be staying at [ ]'s house at Croydon. Expresses regret that he was not 'at the last dying speech and confession of the F.C.U.'. Refers to the fact that Martineau is to preach for Fr [Seeffield] the following day. Remarks that 'Stanley's plan is fairly open to the objections which Baldwin Brown urged against it.' Declares that they are 'in the throes of having either to give much more aid to Schools than has ever been given, or be rated.' Wishes the parish to accept the [ ] [ ] system 'freely and frankly', but fears they will try to keep the school as it is at present, 'but not liberally enough to avoid eventually coming on the rates.' Refers to the strangeness of '[t]he sort of sentimental affection without reality which men have for the Church of England'. Supposes that HS is glad to see Bradley's election, and remarks that it must be a great blow for the [ ]-Bright party. .
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10 Dec 1870

C. Kegan Paul to Henry Sidgwick. Expresses his desire to know about HS's scheme for correspondence teaching. Wanted to invite him to their house during the summer, but their plans were upset by Paul's catching the small pox early in August. Refers to the amusement he derived from the reports of his death, and from some of the views passed on his character and conduct while alive, and refers to the fact that the clergy of a clerical society to which he no longer belongs 'thought of attending [his] funeral, and then recoiled at the thought of the possible danger of infection'. Asks HS to recommend 'any simple book of applied mathematical problems...which takes e.g. the 3 first Bks of Euclid, and gives practical applications of the various problems. Remarks that 'Nancy shows a remarkable aptitude for Mathematics, but becomes impatient of theory, and wants to see how the things she learns have a bearing on life and its doings.' Suggests that if HS can tell him of such a book, it can be sent to him by Deighton and Bell. Asks HS's opinion on the Dialectical Society's Report on Spiritualism. Does not think a great deal of it 'if one subtract Mr Home and Mrs Guppy. Believes the latter to be 'an [arrant] humbug', and remarks that she '[brought] flowers in the dark, but then so did Mr S[ ] the conjuror in the light, at [ ] a few evenings ago.' Asks how things are at Rugby. Refers to the case of two boys who are orphans there. .
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12 Nov 1871

C Kegan Paul to HS. Informs HS that he and his family are to leave at Easter, and are going to live in or near London. He intends to resign his living, and then take 'the legal steps necessary for setting aside Orders.' Feels legally bound to stay on where he is for a few months, since he is on the school board, which he had established himself, and 'must preside over the [ ] of the Parish Schools, which are vested in the Vicar, and the Board Schools.' He intends to draw no further income from the living, and to resign as soon as possible. Announces that he is going to do the same sort of work for King that he had previously been doing, but now on a larger scale. In relation to his financial affairs, declares that they have 'enough to buy bread and cheese'. States that his wife is at one with him in his decision. Does not wish to 'go out with any flourish of trumpets', which is one of the reasons why he does not want to make his resignation 'quite simultaneous with his departure. Mentions that his children are unhappy about the situation, and are especially distressed about the planned selling of various animals. Reports that his last set of pupils are doing well at Oxford, and that he has 'a pleasant set now'. Hopes that HS will come to visit him for a day or two as soon as term is over. .
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C. Kegan Paul to Henry Sidgwick. Reports that he is recovering from a concussion of the brain, which he sustained about a month previously, and that the injury causes him to make mistakes in language and spelling. Explains that he was knocked down in London. Agrees that 'it will be well to continue the use of the money to Newnham', but thinks that they 'shall carry out Miss Bathurst's wishes'. Suggests making Mrs Sidgwick, 'and afterwards any future principal of Newnham', a personal trustee. States that if HS thought that one of the Darwins would be amenable to be appointed as trustee, that he [Paul] would retire, since he knows that Mrs Bathurst would not have appointed him had she known that he was likely to become Catholic. Tells HS to write to W.H. Gray, informing him that he had communicated with Paul, 'at the old address.' Declares that Hs is 'most kind in offering to bring up the fund to a round sum.' Sends his regards to Mrs Sidgwick. Reports that his son-in-law [Rendel] 'has gone to [ ] on business for the winter', and therefore 'Ruth and her three children are almost next door for the [winter]'. .
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10 Nov 1895

C. Kegan Paul to Henry Sidgwick. Dictated letter. Expresses his gratitude to HS for his note, 'and to Mrs Sidgwick for acting as [his] secretary'. Fears that HS might be doing too much. Mentions that he may be moving to Poole Harbour in a couple of weeks for several weeks, if he is able for the journey. Invites HS to come also, if he is able to. Is very pleased that HS and his [Paul's] 'dear friend Father Tyrell have become friends.' States that the latter is now at Richmond in Yorkshire, and that he will tell him that he [Paul] has 'a somewhat cheering account' of HS. .
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15 Jun 1900

J.B. Payne to Henry Sidgwick. Explains that he is a bad correspondent. Refers to 'Paul's kind attempt to furnish [him] with a pupil to take abroad', and reports that the whole thing has fallen through 'from the outrageous conduct of the boy who appears to require a divine rather than a human Mentor.' Refers to their planned meeting on the following Saturday. Mentions that his rooms at Downing have been given up to a freshman, and asks HS if he thinks that there are any vacant rooms in Trinity College that he could occupy 'from Saturday till Thursday'. Reports that he has been abroad for two months during the summer 'with a very uninteresting pupil'. Expresses regret that he had not made more of his 'Cambridge chances'. Professes to be 'not at all happy', because of '[a] load of debt on the one side, and a cruel burden of acquired laziness on the other'. Claims to have 'given up the useless and heartbreaking search for a religion', and has left behind him 'ontology, sceptical conservatism, and many other bad things.' Confesses that the letter is being written late at night. Refers to their Cambridge friendship, and to the fact that he has always had friends who thought better of me than he thought he deserved. [Incomplete] .
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J.B. Payne to Henry Sidgwick. Reports that he received HS's note that morning. Fears that he has been in 'a fool's paradise of laziness and self-indulgence for years past.' Discusses human interaction, and expresses his happiness he feels at the sight of HS's writing. Refers to his work, and repeats that he has been 'intensely lazy and self-pleasing for years past'. Of the rest of his life he says 'everything is very nice', and declares it 'a great piece of luck' to be within reach of HS's brother and sister. Reports that he dined with them on Wednesday and Friday, and that the last time Eve was there also. Relates that '[t]he boys came Thursday', and that he stayed in town a day longer than he intended to 'in order to spend an evening with Temple at Palgrave's.' Claims to have been very impressed by the former. Refers to his '[ ] personal influence at Rugby', and observes that he has 'an antique simplicity and directness about him'. Reports that Eve 'has brought himself to a state in which he can be perfectly unconscious and yet apparently devout the whole time.' Recounts that on week days they are about forty-five minutes in Chapel, and on Sundays about two hours, and claims that on the day of writing he took the Communion, but 'came away with a stronger conviction than ever that this pale reflection of the bloody rites of antiquity is quite out of date, and has no longer any meaning at all for a generation which is rapidly learning science and forgetting the meaning of the word sin.' Discusses his colleagues, including Fisher, Carr, Griffith, Penny, Stanwell, Spurling and Collet. Of Eve he says that '[i]t is absolutely a byword against him that he reads Miles.' Informs HS that the Modern School has been remodelled, and that he [Payne] is second Master in it, having now severed the last link that bound him to Classics. Declares that HS's brother-in-law {Edward White Benson] 'is more a ritualist' than he had thought, and that 'his whole [Wesen] reminds [him] a good deal of Kingsbury, in spite of the obvious differences.' Declares that he never believes a doctrine is dead because it ought to be, and that he agrees with Mill about the English Dictionary. Asks HS to remember him 'to the assembled brethren', and remember him in private very affectionately to Jackson. Would like the latter to write him 'a gossipy letter'. Claims to be very curious to see Jebb's article, and asks HS for another letter soon. .
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5–6 Feb 1865

J.B. Payne to Henry Sidgwick. Reports that he heard of 'the Century' from his brother, and that the latter promised to put his name down, but he became ill and 'it must have dropped through him hands.' Asks HS to help him join, so that he may enjoy the advantages of it at Easter. Reports that HS's brother was at Wellington College from Oxford some days previously. His own brother, who got the Radcliffe and is to go abroad on it the following summer, 'is threatened with gout or [ ] in the head'. Mentions [Tobey] - whom he asks HS to greet - and Pollock. Claims to find the Common Room 'horribly unequal', and would like to live in lodgings, or to take his meals in his own room. Of Eve he comments that he does not think him very able, but believes him to be perfectly intelligent and open-minded. Discusses the latter's teaching practices, and observes that 'he has acquired from the constant intercourse with inferior minds [W[ellington] C[ollege] Masters and boys] a very unpleasant habit of paradox...' Refers also to his misogyny and his views on religion. Of another man [illegible], he claims that it is a great pleasure when he asks him [Payne] to walk with him. Declares that the love of art 'is a great link.' .
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J.B. Payne to Henry Sidgwick. Had hoped to see HS in the holidays. Refers to William, who he thought was 'looking better, but weak + shaken still.' Reports that he hears of Cambridge politics from G. Young and others. Believes it to be 'almost too late to save the national importance of Oxford and Cambridge.' Refers HS to 'M[atthew] Arnold's preface, and Seeley's [New] Universities.' Of the Protestant clerics he says 'may not the nation say at last to [them] - Your money perish with you - as it is even now in a mood to let the Irish tithe pig go and gorge his endowments in a corner.' Claims to sympathise with HS's work, and offers his services if the latter should ever want anybody morally assassinated 'in the P.U.G.'. Claims that the latter periodical 'now butters [his] daily crust.' Reports that he writes on art, and on 'other things more or less sincere', and offers to 'work up' into an article anything that HS likes to send him. Refers to H[ ]'s disgust at Payne's usage of the word 'abstraction'. Urges HS to 'take a bed' in his house when he goes to see 'the Academy'. .
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28 Apr [ ]

J.F. Payne to Henry Sidgwick. Explains that HS's note was forwarded to him, and hopes that he understands the delay. Discusses the 'passable candidates' for a post referred to by HS. Claims that because of the size of the remuneration, he would get 'the pick of all the scientific men who have not any Professorship or similar appointment, provided other conditions suited.' Believes that the multiplicity of subjects to be taught could cause problems. Lays down who he believes are the actual classes of men 'who might become candidates'; [assistants] to professors, especially to [professors] of chemistry; medical men who have made a special study of some branch of science; '[G]eologists who have been educated at the school of [mines] and either are or have been employed on the Geological Survey'; Oxford and Cambridge men. Refers to academical degrees and claims that 'the only ones of any value in this respect are German degrees and the Science degrees of the University of London.' Dixcusses the difference between a B.Sc. and a D.Sc. Claims that he could mention individuals 'who have only lately got appointments elsewhere and who would have jumped at [the] office a short time ago'. Believes that 'any one of the great scientific men who lives by his [ ] would have thought himself very lucky to get such a place [by] the age of 30, eg. Huxley, Tyndall etc.' Predicts that if HS advertises the post he will be certain to get a great many applications 'unless some great names should be put forward.' Thinks that Geology 'will be the rarest accomplishment as it is really rather a pursuit than a science or at any rate, it is the application of several sciences.' Thanks HS 'for sending Swinburne, and declares that he is glad HS's weight 'is on the side of the party who can admire even while holding their noses.' .
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2 Dec 1866

J.F. Payne to Henry Sidgwick. Writes to tell HS of his brother J.B. Payne's death. Informs him that he died that morning at 2 o'clock, of a fever he caught in Munich, 'after some days of unconsciousness, quite without suffering or distress.' Expresses his intention 'at a more convenient season to tell [him] more', since HS was the closest person, apart from himself, to his brother. .
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29 Aug 1869

C.H. Pearson to Henry Sidgwick. Apologises for leaving his letter so long unanswered, and explains that during the previous year he has had more than his full share of 'trouble and annoyances'; his wife's illness, his moving house to Melbourne, 'fires on the farm, and very unpleasant relations with the governing body of the University who have tried to evade their contract with [him] in every possible particular'. Discusses life in Australia. Of Melbourne he says that 'it is not equal to London, Paris, or Rome or perhaps even to Sydney.' Refers to the Australian good nature, which he presumes stems from the general prosperity of the country. Claims that the libraries are 'not as good as they should be', but that he can get any books he wants put in. Complains of the 'unparalleled dispersion of people in the suburbs'; he has to live in town to be near his work and is in 'the unfashionable quarter, close to the university', while 'friends generally live in the country at any distance from 3 miles to 10, and are not often accessible by railway.' Refers to the university students, of whom there are about one hundred and eighty. Observes that some 'young ladies' pass the Matriculation examination, 'but they have not yet presented themselves at lectures', and are still excluded from degrees. Reports that he has started a Debating Society. Discusses local politics. Describes the Australian constitution as 'a ludicrous parody of the English; [the] House of Lords being a council of men with a property qualification chosen by electors with a property qualification, and indissoluble for 10 years, but with no real power except of obstruction. Refers to a recent discussion on the reform of the constitution, involving the Conservatives, the Ultra-Radicals, and the Liberals, during which 'the Premier fell ill, a new Ministry has been formed; and the whole question is adjourned till next year.' Hopes that the Second House will be abolished altogether soon. Refers to the other two questions being discussed: Protection and Assisted Emigration. Of the former, believes that there is no chance of getting rid of it; and in relation to the latter, would be interested to hear what HS and Fawcett think of it. Asks HS if he believes that Macmillans 'Magazine' would insert an article on Australia as 'a [home] for persons of moderate fortunes.' Discusses the advantages for English families who would come to live in Australia. Declares that he shall have finished his book for [Revington] in another two months 'if all goes well'. Complains that he gets no Cambridge news in Australia. Reads papers such as the Times, the Spectator, Pall Mall, 'and occasional Guardians.' Expresses regret at the death of [Crotch]. Professes to be 'very glad to read such flourishing accounts of the Ladies Lectures at Girton Hall', and expresses the desire to organise something similar in Melbourne. Asks Hs to remember him to Miss Clough, and to find out when Miss [Bulley]'s School History of England is likely to appear, as Miss Thompson's text book does not seem to supply the want adequately. Asks him to remember him also to Mrs Luard, Mrs Venn, Aldis Wright 'and other friends.' Carte de visite portrait of the author.
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7 Sep [ ]

C.H. Pearson to Henry Sidgwick. Explains that his failure to write to HS before is due to lack of leisure time. Congratulates him on his marriage. Hopes that his new status will not cause him to be 'withdrawn from Cambridge.' Thanks him for sending him his 'Ethics', and confesses that he has not read the entire work, but firmly intends to master it. Informs him that their Ladies College 'has been a fair success'; it has two hundred pupils and a good staff of teachers. States that their weak point is that girls come to them having been ill-taught, especially in mathemtics, 'and expect to be "finished" in a year.' Claims however that they work 'with a will', and thinks that some of them shall get good results. Complains also that as girls in Australia develop earlier than their English counterparts, their work suffers as a result of their heads being filled with 'visions of coming out, or of 'carrying on flirtations.' Writes of a lecture he gave some six weeks previously on Taxation in England with an application to Victoria, in which he had suggested that the tax on land should vary according to the size of the estates. Discusses the fact that the land is rapidly being bought up 'by a few jobbers in new countries like the colonies', with reference to estates in New South Wales and Victoria. Refers to the banks' role, and to the attitude of the Conservatives to the issue. Discusses the attitude of the Liberal and Conservative papers to his lectures. Claims to be uncertain as yet whether he shall stand for election or not. Claims to watch Cambridge events with interest, but only gets scattered notices of his friends. Asks him to let him know how Mrs Venn is. Expresses the wish to revisit England for a year to see all his old friends, but fears that a trip there would prove to be too expensive. Reports that N[ ] is getting on very well at the University. Expresses the hope that they shall soon get some of the professors and lecturers on to the University Council. Asks HS to remember him to 'old friends, especially Aldis Wright Jackson, and Mrs Luard.' .
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24 Jan [1877?]

C.H. Pearson to Henry Sidgwick. Remarks on HS's 'complete ignorance of the political situation in Victoria', and endeavours to give him a history of events during the preceding two years 'with a preface as to the causes of trouble. Discusses the problems associated with land and land-holding and the involvement of land-jobbers, land-sharks, the banks, capitalists, the State and the general population in the issue. Refers to the various systems that had been put in place in order to solve the problem, including selling land by auction, 'free selection', the drawing by settlers for the right of choosing homesteads at low prices on large blocks of land surveyed by the State. These systems, having found to be unsuccessful, were replaced by another, equally flawed system, under which a 'selector' is bound to live on his land for seven years and to execute improvements of a certain value, and does not acquire a negotiable title until the end of the seven years. Mentions a systems that he has proposed, which involves making it 'unprofitable for the large owner to buy by applying the principle of [ ] duties to a land-tax and raising the tax in proportion to the area held.' In relation to the land-tax, states that it would be 'professional ruin for a doctor, clergyman, lawyer or schoolmaster to say that he was in favour if [it]', but that he felt safe voicing his support of it because of his contract, of which there were three years left. The principal of his school however claimed that he would be ruined because the boarders consisted mostly of daughters of squatters, who would be withdrawn on account of Pearson's stance on land tax, so the latter agreed to release the principal from their 'covenant'. Declares that he 'failed for Parliament from entire ignorance of local politics, and because Government strained every nerve to defeat [him]', but his party was successful and offered to make him permanent Head of Education [Officer]. He declined this position, but accepted a commission to report on the educational system. Refers to this report, which he sends to HS 'by last Mail'. Announces that he is now waiting for a vacancy in parliament. Returning to the issue of tax, reports that Berry 'abandoned the progressive element in the Land Tax; and proposed on [ ] on the English Income Tax, but so clumsily constructed as to be very uneven.' Declares that the Conservatives 'are furious that a tax of any kind has been imposed on land' and that they passed a Land Tax, and threw out a bill for Payment of Members, 'expecting to deride the Liberal party on that issue, but this policy backfired on them and public opinion has hardened on the Liberal side. Refers to the dismissal of all the county court judges and police magistrates by the Liberal leaders - a move he deems to be 'foolish'. States, however, that the Liberals are stronger than they were, and that the next question at issue is in what way the Council is to be reformed. Pearson himself advocates a plebiscite: 'that a measure carried in two successive sessions of the Assembly shall become law unless the Council demands a plebiscite', which will give the Council 'the power of criticizing and suspending but not of stopping measures demanded by the popular voice.' Announces that they have been on the verge of civil war, and have only escaped it through the habit of order and because the Conservatives 'were cowed by the sense of weakness.' Reports that the Governor and Berry 'have been repeatedly threatened with assassination', and that the Argus has announced that '"assassination is the sole defence of the weak."' Refers to the Liberal and Conservative Presses. Declares that they are waiting anxiously 'for news of peace or war from Europe.' Announces that hitherto he has been 'strongly against the Turks', but 'cannot wish Russia to triumph in a war against Great Britain, as such an [issue] would paralyse the liberal cause everywhere.' Does not believe in war, but does not like to think of Bosnia, Thessaly and [Rommelia] reverting to their old condition. Reports that public opinion in Australia has been on the whole Turkish, but that he helped to keep their chief Liberal organs, the [Age] and the Leader 'on the right side.' Promises to send some papers to HS, but does not think that the latter will care to see much of them; declares that a paper like the Nation is 'impossible'. Awaits the results of legislation on Oxford and Cambridge with great interest, and mentions that he may be in England 'before the controversy is over.' Is anxious to see old friends, and mentions that his wife's family is in London. Declares that he would be inclined to make some part of Europe his home again, if there were not work in Australia that he thinks he can help in doing. .
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9 April [ ]

A.P. Pease to Henry Sidgwick. Writes in relation to certain aspects of Kant's philosophy. Decided to send in some questions, since the next lecture is to be the last lecture on Kant. In relation to the latter's arguments against suicide, he doesn't understand why they are not conclusive, and refers to the optimistic and pessimistic views of life in this regard. Annotation [in HS's hand]: 'I do not say that prohibition of suidide cannot be deduced from acceptance of perfection and happiness as [ ] ends, but that it cannot be deduced from fundamental Law.' Pease does not understand why benevolence 'does not follow as a duty from Kant's doctrine. Maintains that 'as [far] as such man acts rationally he is part of a universal whole [which] can only have one tendency - i.e. Towards Happiness. Asks if Kant would never allow that the end justifies the means, and suggests that he appears not to when he says "the moral worth of an action is 'without regard to any object of desire'". Believes that the test of duty should be applied to the action taken 'in connection with the intention', and asks if in this second proposition is Kant not assuming as elsewhere that society is in a stable condition. .
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Frank Podmore to Henry Sidgwick. Explains that he had hesitated to write to him before because he did not know whether he would mind being disturbed, but Myers told him that he may do so. Informs him that he and his wife have been thinking about HS and his wife much during the last few weeks. Refers to the London Psychical Congress, which both couples attended, and at which HS come to sit down beside the Podmores at lunch. Expresses the admiration and affection he feels towards HS. Declares that he doesn't very much care 'whether or not there is a personal individual immortality', but that he is sure that there is a unity and a purpose in the cosmos; that the lives and conscious force of individuals persist in some form after death. Thanks HS for reading his books, and for 'the wise counsel' that he has given him. .
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27 Aug 1900

Sir F. Pollock to Henry Sidgwick. Wishes HS and his wife all happiness [on the occasion of their marriage]. Announces that Clifford is seriously ill, and in danger of contracting lung disease. He has been advised to 'get away for a good long time and have complete rest', and a fund is being raised to make this possible. The desired sum to be raised is to be between �300 and �400, and it is intended that this amount will cover a sea-voyage 'or something of that kind'. States that any help from HS and other friends in Cambridge will be most welcome. Informs him that he is also writing to Jackson. .
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3 Apr 1876

Sir F. Pollock to Henry Sidgwick. Reports that he is lecturing on the doctrine of Sovereignty in England in that term. Acknowledges his agreement with HS on his criticisms on Austin. Refers to HS's Elements of Politics, of which he is unsure if there is a second edition. Asks why have people accepted Austin 'as the exponent of the English school on this point', and what he is supposed to have added to Bentham's Fragment on Government. Believes that Austin's departures from Bentham 'are for the worse in both matter and form.' Refers to Hobbes, and concedes that Austin was successful in formulating 'the conception of a pure or abstract science of positive law.' Corrects HS's reference to "Austin's 'Theory of Jurisprudence'", which he did not, to Pollock's knowledge write, and refers to works actually written by him, i.e., The Province of Jurisprudence Determined and a posthumously published work: 'Lectures on Jurisprudence'. Reports that there is 'an excellent account of Maitland from Grand Canary', and asks HS if he will be at the [Trinity] College commemoration on 9 December. Reminds HS that they had not yet 'had out' their difference about 'the irreducible minimum of [ ] for profitable discussion of the universe.' Mentions that the previous night 'a small philosophical club [at Oxford] discussed the Ethics of Conformity' and that 'Rashdall was present and defended his position with great ability.' .
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14 Nov 1898

Sir F. Pollock to Henry Sidgwick. Believes that HS's chapter on 'Sovereignty and Order' is 'not quite plain enough for the weaker sort of readers on the distinction between legal sovereignty...and political supremacy'. Refers to the potential confusion, Austria being 'the shocking example.' Concerned whether his first letter reached HS in Cambridge. .
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[19] Nov 1898

R.H. Quick to Henry Sidgwick. Reports that he has just seen Mr Wolstenholme's letter to HS published in the [January number] of the 'Journal of the Womens Ed. Union', and declares that the conclusions arrived at in it are almost identical with his. Proposes that what is 'the ideal thing for those learning to teach is moderate work in school [under supervision] with opportunities of seeing good teaching and with time for private studies.' States that he has most of the books Mr Wolstenholme mentions, and declares them to be 'fearfully dull reading'. Announces that '[t]he great "Encyc. des gesamten Erziehrungs [und] [Unterricht] Wesens" edited by K.A. Schmid has been completed since Mr Wolstenholme wrote', and suggests that a selection of articles from it might be translated. Announces that the work is also to appear in a smaller form as a '"Handbuch"'. Reports that some of the best known German writings have already been translated in the United States and are obtainable 'in H. Barnard's "German Pedagogy" and "German Educational Reformers".' States that he has asked the English agent for those books, 'Mr Thos Laurie, to send some copies down to Deightons.' Reports that the French 'are throwing German material into admirable form in Buisson's "Dictionnaire de Pedagogie" now publishing at Hachettes', and there is talk of doing 'a similar work in English, as [Kiddle and Schem's] Cyclopaedia of Education is too American...' .
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7 Feb 1879

R.H. Quick to Henry Sidgwick. Postcard. Advises HS to include C. Kehr's Geschichte des Methodik if making a list of the principal German books on P�dagogik. .
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9 Feb 1879

A[rthur] Ransom to Henry Sidgwick. In answer to HS's question, explains the stages through which the candidate for the Trevelyan Ministry has to pass, which includes preaching as a local preacher on trial, preaching before one of the Circuit Ministers, and an examination in doctrine at a Quarterly Meeting of Local Preachers. More trial sermons and examinations have to be carried out, before the District Meeting, and the Conference Committee. The latter decides the fate of the candidate, and , if successful, the latter is either sent out at once to a Circuit, or sent home again to await a call from the President when any vacancy occurs, or sent to one of the three Wesleyan Theological Institutions, at Richmond, [ ] and Headingley. At the end of the probation period, the candidate has to undergo another examination at District Meeting, another trial sermon, and a final examination in the Conference. The is followed by ordination, for which an abridged and altered version of the Church of England office is used. In answer to HS's second question, states that 'no doctrinal conditions are required of members.' Observes that 'it would be extremely unpleasant to an ultra-Calvinist to associate intimately with Americans, but there is nothing in the Methodist rules to prevent him if he pleased to do it.' Sends HS a copy of the Rules and his copy of the little code of regulations given to ministers at their ordination [neither included]. Recommends HS to read P[ ]'s Polity of Wesleyan Methodism, or [E. Grindrod's] (1842) Compendium of the Laws and Regulations of Wesleyan Methodism for all the information he requires on the organisation of Wesleyan Methodism. Has no doubt that Mr Teal, who he believes is the Wesleyan Minister at Rugby, would lend one or both of the books to HS. Puts himself at HS's disposal to give him any further assistance in the matter, should it be in his power to do so. .
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12 Jan 1879

H. Rashdall to Henry Sidgwick. Thanks HS for the copy of book, which he sent to him. Acknowledges 'the scrupulous fairness and moderation of [his] polemic', and observes that the title was well-chosen, from the author's point of view. Comparing himself to Warren Hastings on hearing Burke's speech, he admits that 'for the moment [he felt himself] a criminal'. Refers to HS's attitude to lying, and to his statement about the Bible. Reports that some days previously a bishop had warned a friend of his 'against the dangerous views of Gore and declared that the still more orthodox [Uttley?] was not much better than a Deist.' Refers to the statement '"Born of the V[irgin] M[ary]"', and states his belief that 'no statements could be plainer, less susceptible of being explained away [or] less believed by clergy who accept O[ld T[estament] criticism than the [statement] [at] [ ?hiat?]...' Refers also to the fourth commandment which is refuted publicly and weakly. .
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24 Jan 1898

H. Rashdall to Henry Sidgwick. Thanks HS for his 'kind explanation', and expresses his regret for having given him the trouble of writing, since he was not at all 'hurt or aggrieved by [his] title.' .
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5 Feb 1898

C.J. Ribton-Turner to Henry Sidgwick. Mentions that he has heard that HS takes in interest 'in the question of Charity Organisation', and therefore sends him some literature on their system in the hope that HS might establish a charity organisation at Cambridge, 'for which the present Mendicity Society at Cambridge might possibly serve as a starting point.' Suggests that a possible advantage of such a venture would be that the students 'at College might by means of it be practically educated in some of the most important social problems of the day.' .
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18 Dec 1875

William Ridgeway to Henry Sidgwick. Refers to a passage in Greek from Herodotus V.9, which he has transcribed. It concerns 'the [Sigynnae] who dwelt beyond the Danube', and 'may give the clue to the fact that horses seem to have been employed for chariots before they were used for riding.' Believes that the [primeval] wild horse who lived on the plains of Europe and Asia was 'a small shaggy animal', and asks [rhetorically] if the Shetland and Welsh ponies are the true representatives as far as size is concerned. .
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30 Aug 1890

William Ridgeway to Henry Sidgwick. Expresses his gratitude to HS for helping them to find a chemist to fill the chair. In relation to the [Solomon] Classification, reports that he has '[some notions], but not sufficiently clear.' Refers to the Polity of Athens in relation to the S[ ] Classes. Claims to have found 'a most important piece of evidence form the statement of Solin's reform of the coinage and weights', and believes that when 'all the fuss about the text and [Kenyon]'s blunders is over', they may get some 'good new stuff' out of it. Reports that he got the [ ] on which the Census of the S[ ] Constitution was based, and claims that 'it is not land as M[omenson?] supposed on the analogy of the Hide, but Cattle, as at Syracuse in the time of Dionysius.' .
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17 Sep 1891

R.W. Rippon to Henry Sidgwick. Writes requesting HS's view on his opinion with regard to the distinction of law from morality. Illustrates his theory by putting forward the hypothetical situation whereby each country in the world with a supreme political body identical in constitution to the British parliament vanished, and all those holding subordinate authority, eg., soldiers, judges, policemen are thereby divested of their authority. Believes that at the same time there would disappear Private Law, Constitutional Law and International Law. Puts forward another hypothetical situation whereby the sovereignty of each country ceases to exist. He assumes the simultaneous disappearance of the above three forms of law, which have 'a greater similarity and resemblance to each other than any of them have to morality', the three deriving their existence from the institution 'sovereignty', while morality 'does not derive its existence or any of its validity from governments'. Believes that they should be denominated by the common term 'law'. Considers the common doctrine that a rule of International Law arises from the consent of states as expressed by usage, and that until there is an unanimity between states, the law is doubtful, to be 'entirely erroneous and a priori'. Holds that there is no reason why the International Law of one state should not be as different from that of another state as the private law of each. .
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6 June 1881

David G. Ritchie to Henry Sidgwick. Writes in relation to HS's review of his last book in Mind that month. Clarifies the audience at whom it is aimed, and declares that he would have no hesitation in recommending the book to candidates reading for the two examinations with which he has 'most acquaintance', i.e., 'Lit. Hum. and Mod. Hist. at Oxford.' Laments the fact that the subject of Political Science is not recognised in Scotland. Explains that the book grew out of a popular lecture, but that it is based on many years' study of the American and French Declarations of Rights. Claims that '[i]n treating the idea of "natural rights" as "an element of current thought"' he believed that it was as important to deal with popular writers, such as Henry George, as with 'an exposition of Les Naturalis like Father [Richaby] or of the doctrine of [Natur recht] like Prof Lorimer [or] of his own special views like [W.] Spencer.' In relation to the latter refers to his criticism of his fundamental formula of justice in the book, and claims that he has written much about him in a book called Principles of State-Interferences. With reference to two examples of Ritchie's 'inaccuracy' in his historical statements given by HS, he does not acknowledge any error, but does concede that the statements 'might certainly be improved and made fuller and less ambiguous.' Refers to the passage 'from [Filmer]', and to the theory of natural rights, which he traces to the Protestant revolt against authority. Admits that it can be traced further back, to medieval writers 'on the ecclesiastical side' who asserted the sovereignty of the people and the right of resistance to tyrants 'when the Church (or the Pope) declared them such.' Claims that Protestantism is 'the logical parent of the French Revolution', but emphasises that he does not assert this claim because Hegel said so. Refers to Locke and Rousseau, and their theories on the sovereignty of the people. Claims not to have ignored the differences between the two, and that he referred to the matter more fully in 'Darwin and Hegel etc. [Essays on 'Social Contract' and 'Sovereignty']', in Principles of State-Interference, and in the translation of [Bluntschel's] Theory of the State. Assures HS that he does not ask for a reply to his letter, but asks that he or any of his pupils or his friends who have read his book could send him notes on passages that contain inaccuracies or are in need of revision. .
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12 Jul 1895

George Croom Robertson to Henry Sidgwick. Writes on the occasion of the death of HS's brother-in-law, Francis Maitland Balfour. Assumes that HS will not send his MS that week and informs him that it will reach him in time if send by the middle of August to an address in Aberdeen. Also states that the review of 'Stephen' could also be sent to that address. Of Balfour, he says that he never met a man who charmed him more than he; that the loss to science is 'simply incalculable'. Sends his regrets to the family. .
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24 Jul 1882

George Croom Robertson to Henry Sidgwick. Refers to HS's intention to writing a piece for Mind 'on a subject inclining to the sociological'. Asks if he would be willing to write a short notice of Gizycki's Moralphilosophie for the April issue. Also asks him for his impressions on his [Robertson's] notice of E. Gurney. Reports that he has promised L. Stephen to write Gurney's biographical notice for the National Dictionary, and that the latter's friend, N. Grosvenor, is to come to him to give further information on his musical development. Reports that Gurney's elder brother has taken exception to his having connected Gurney's physical breakdown 'with the ardour of his psychical research.' States his intention of writing to the brother 'to learn from him directly what is on his mind.' .
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22 Oct 1888

George Croom Robertson to Henry Sidgwick. Assures HS that he understands that he can do nothing 'with or for Gizycki', and thanks him for all he said in reference to Gurney. Explains that he 'had no thought of [ ] or insinuating a judgment on the whole work of the S[ociety] [of] P[sychical] R[esearch]' in the Mind notice. States that 'Telepathy' was specially referred to because Gurney, 'besides being so peculiarly identified with it in P. of the L., had himself brought it forward [in] [the] Mind articles on Hypnotism'. Admits that a presidential address of HS's that spoke of the degree of proof which he thought had been obtained on that particular subject came into his head when writing. In relation to the University of London Commission, he believes that Selbourne is 'drawing something up, but he is said to be ill and not getting forward.' Claims that the Commission 'had the merit of impartiality, but it was the impartiality of ignorance as to the facts and conditions of the London question'. Remarks on the absurdity of the Commission attempting to get 'real hold of the question' in just nine sittings. Reports that he heard that S[ ] 'broke off after the first day', and that he himself had 'a good deal to say, both as U.C. teacher and L.U. examiner'. States that the 'door was shut on the 4th of August, not to open any more.' .
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29 Oct 1888

George Croom Robertson to Henry Sidgwick. Asks HS if he would read the enclosed note [included] or convey the substance of it, to 'the Congress' at its opening. Explains that there are many foreign members whom he regrets to miss seeing, 'and who may naturally, at University College, expect to see [him].' Also expresses the hope that there is to be no hurrying up of the University Commission's report. If evidence is still to be taken after the vacation, expresses the desire to offer some himself. .
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28 Jul 1892

George Croom Robertson to the president of the [International] Congress [of Experimental Psychologists]. Requests that he may express, through the addressee, 'to the Congress, at its meeting in University College' his extreme regret for his inability to participate in its proceeding. States that he would gladly have joined with his late colleagues Professors Sch�fer and Horsley and with his successor Professor S[orley?] in welcoming the members 'to the rooms of the College.' .
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28 Jul 1892

Christina Rossetti to Henry Sidgwick. Informs him that at one time Mr Beyant, 'by his own admission, was in some degree over-indulgent in drink'. Believes that his alcoholism 'is a fault of the past', but admits that she has not seen him for a considerable period. Thinks that it had been about eight years previously that she first heard from him, having been vouched for to her 'by a common acquaintance'. Since that date she knows of his having been three times in the Holbourn Infirmary at Hampstead and twice in the All Saints Convalescent Hospital at Gastbourne. .
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23 May 1890

57/1

[Is.] H. Holland to Henry Sidgwick. Refers to two documents [enclosed]; a copy of the 'Reference' made to the Royal Commission on the Financial Relations between Great Britain and Ireland, and a memorandum put in by Sir Robert Giffen, 'giving his view as to the method in which the first two questions submitted to the Commission should be solved.' Informs HS that the Commission would be glad to have the opinions of those who have studied economic questions. Observes that Sir Giffen's conclusions with regard to one of the questions is based to a great extent on 'his use of the assessment to income tax'. Asks HS if he would consider contributing a paper showing in what points he agreed, and in those he disagreed with Sir Robert, 'so far as relates to the general principle which he has adopted.' Mentions that the next meeting of the Commission is in October, and that they will probably prepare their Report in the course of the winter. .
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6 Aug 1895

57/2

'Terms of Reference to the Financial Relations Commission.'. Gives the terms as being '[t]o inquire into the Financial Relations between Great Britain and Ireland, and their relative taxable capacity, and to report thereon, and on the history of the financial relations between the two countries.' .
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57/3

'Memorandum by Mr. Robert Giffen, C.B., L.L.D., in connexion with the evidence given by him to the [Royal] Commission [on the Financial Relations between Great Britain and Ireland.]'. Refers to two tables, which compare wages paid in Ireland with those paid in the United Kingdom. Observes that in general the remuneration of labour is less in Ireland than in Great Britain. Table three relates to 'the relative resources of Ireland and the United Kingdom as a whole.' Based on population statistics, including birth and death rates, concludes that the general conditions in Ireland are inferior to those in Great Britain. Refers to emigration levels in the two countries, and discusses income and income tax at length, and in relation to the various employment sectors. Refers also to the economic theory that 'taxable capacity may be taken as in strict proportion to income, that all members of the community should pay alike in proportion to income'. Cites the economic theory of John Stuart Mill, and his own book The Growth of Capital. .
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n.d.

F. Ryland to Henry Sidgwick. Thanks HS for the trouble he has taken, and expresses his gratitude to Mr Jackson also. Reports that since writing to HS he has come across the [animal rationale] in Porphyrii Isagoge, 'prefixed to Dural's Edition of Aristotle, 1629, vol 1, p.6', and observes that this would probably be 'the first formal statement of the "sacred definition", as Locke calls it.' Asks where he might be able to find the quotation 'Si non vis intelligi, debes negligi', which appears in the 'Essay, III, ix, 10'. .
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29 Oct 1881

F. Ryland to Henry Sidgwick. Informs HS that he is sending him by the same post a copy of his edition of Locke's third book. Would be much obliged if he would read the introduction and let him know to what extent he agrees with his estimate of Locke.' Remarks that the task of putting together the 'Notes' was quite pleasant. Refers to the fact that he has not yet been able to find the origin of the definition of motion, which Locke attributes to the Cartesians, 'or to discover where and by whom the "West[ ] tongue" was spoken. .
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28 Jul 1882

Professor Saintsbury to Henry Sidgwick. illegible for the most part .
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3 Apr 1899

[Eugen Schwiedland] to Henry Sidgwick. [In French] Explains that he wishes to publish some articles in the Revue Philosophique on the fundamental questions of political economy, and that he [has all on a new school [principally Viennese]. Asks HS if, in Great Britain, a distinction is generally made between economic theory and the rules of practical economy, and what are the methods generally used by English economists. .
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26 Nov 1884

[Eugen Schwiedland] to Henry Sidgwick. [In German] .
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18 Jan [1886?]

[Eugen Schwiedland] to Henry Sidgwick. [In German] .
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15 May 1876?

J.R. Seeley to Henry Sidgwick. Claims that he does not understand what right Lightfoot can have 'to say that [they] shall all soon know.' Refers to 'Saturday's attack' on him [Seeley], and to Grote's paper, which he sends to him [not included]. Comments on Grote's criticisms of his work, in relation to moral history and the attribution to Christ of discoveries in morality. Refers to his attempt at 'a sketch of all philosophies of the [Stoic] kind.' Mentions the accusation of diffuseness made in the 'Quarterly'. Refers to HS's reference to Seneca, Epictetus and Amelius, and claims that these three 'are not in the strictest sense Stoics but original moralists thinking in a generally Stoical way'. Claims that desire must be controlled, 'but only in one way, by a stronger desire'. .
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9 May [1866?]

J.R. Seeley to Henry Sidgwick. Explains that he did not mean for HS to take his comments on Grote as he did. Claims that he was very glad to see the criticism, and claims that he learnt from it. Refers to Grote's arguments from moral history, and complains of him having called Seeley a humbug in relation to his method of investigation of the Gospels. Promises to write 'on the other subjects in a day or two, particularly on that distincion between moralist and legislator', in slighting which, he claims, HS quite missed the point of the book. .
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10 May [1866?]

J.R. Seeley to Henry Sidgwick. Announces that he has been working on an edition of the '1st Decade' [of Livy] for two years and hopes to have it published soon. Asks HS if he does not try getting up candidates of his own. Reports that he has heard from Hepworth Dixon 'that the author is [Walword] [or some such name] Secretary to the Civil Service Commission.' Does not think that HS makes out a case for Grote, and his criticisms of Seeley's work. Asks if there is no criticism 'but of the [Strauss] and [Renan] kind'. Comments that he found them dealing too much in conjecture; that they should 'let alone' the discrepancies of the Gospel, 'and stick to that in which they agree.' Announces that he is writing a preface, which he intends to send to HS for criticisms. Of the poems, observes that they were 'good in metre and showy in style, but crude in [theory] and nothing in imagination - as E.H. is in spite of [Seeley's] admirers.' .
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12 May [1866?]

J.R. Seeley to Henry Sidgwick. Refers to a new preface, which he sends to HS [not included], and which contains the answer to some of his objections. Asks for his criticisms, and that he send it back by the end of the week. States that he has said very little about 'the universality of [Christ]'s scheme', which HS questions, and that he has simply pointed out that the Evangelists agree about it. Asks whether HS believes that Christ actually fell below the Messianic ideal. Refers to the fact that the prophets always speak of Judaism as defined to cover the earth, and asks if he thinks that Christ [retired] from this position. Observes that the passages quoted by HS 'seem only to show that Christ intended to give the Jews a decided precedence', and claims that 'the point of that Syrophoenician story is not that Christ at first hesitated, but that he ultimately gave in. Refers to the story of the Good Samaritan, and to the Sermon on the Mount. Discusses the Evangelists' portrayal of Christ. Reports that 'Waring turns out not to be the author', and suggests that Lightfoot my have got hold of a small report. Remarks that the preface that he sends 'is in a very rough state and has a gap in the middle. .
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15 May [1866?]

J.R. Seeley to Henry Sidgwick. Promises to keep HS's secret unless he abuses him too virulently. Refers to HS's MS, which he sends back with some notes he made on it [not included], and states his intention of making more remarks on it in the present letter. Refers to HS's remarks about 'Sage and [Mythers]', and discusses the 'Messiahship' of Christ, the miracles performed by the latter, and the relationship between Messiahship and kingship. States his objection to 'the pretension of finding something in the Gospels which their authors themselves did not know to be in them'; claims that [Nieb�hr] is always doing this in Roman history. Refers to HS's implication that St Mark claimed that 'Christ called himself Messiah only late in his career', and to HS' interpretation of the story of the SyroPhoenician woman, i.e., 'that Christ's scheme had nothing to do with the Gentiles'. Believes HS to be 'thoroughly wrong in denying philanthropy to be part of [Christ's] scheme.' Remarks on HS's opinion of the Roman publicans, who, he claims, 'simply enforce an unpopular law', and were the agents of lawlessness, and refers to their portrayal in the Gospels. Refers to HS's remarks about Seeley's 'neglect of nuances' in his book, and explains that the work is intended only as a sketch. Asks about the reform of the Classical Tripos. States that he has a very strong opinion on the matter, and asks if HS would insert his views in the pamphlet he is writing. .
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27 Jun [ ]

J.R. Seeley to Henry Sidgwick. Claims to like HS's scheme very much. Refers to his strong views on the existing [Tripos] system. Admits that he finds himself unable conscientiously to recommend his clever pupils to go to Cambridge. Asks HS to let him see his pamphlet before he publishes it, and offers to write a short letter of approval. Explains that he does not wish to appear independently because he has no detailed plan in relation to the matter. Suggests that the Medal Examination should not be sacrificed to Verse Composition; that there should be an examination in high philology, '- in Cober, Ritschl, M[ ] etc, and examination which would require a man to know some German.' Claims that he would make the Craven turn more exclusively on Composition than it does, 'and perhaps publish a list of about a dozen names of men that had done well in the Craven Examination', which 'would be quite encouragement enough for verses - with the Camden and Medals.' Discusses the issue of morality in relation to philosophers and non-philosophers. Refers to systems of discipline, including Christianity. Remarks that 'Christ avoids all special rules...and throws the whole weight of his authority and example and that of the Church upon the one thing that is fundamental in morality, and that cannot pass away, namely Love.' States that he has discussed this at length in 'E.H.', and does not understand how HS's philosopher 'emancipated from Nomos' affects him. Believes that 'the Christian is emancipated from Nomos in precisely the same way; he is not under Law but under grace; in other words he knows that there is only one Law which is to be obeyed for itself, viz. Love', and asserts that the temporary and transitory systems of which he speaks 'are very necessary...for everybody.' .
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2 Jul [ ]

J.R. Seeley to Henry Sidgwick. Explains his reasons for not replying to HS's letter of the Spring. Claims that he had begun 'an elaborate answer' when the Christian Union meetings took place. He abandoned the letter after attending one meeting, and then hoped, but failed, to see HS in London. Refers also to his marriage, and to the fact that he had his hands full, and comments that HS's letter was one which required a full answer. Hopes that HS is not prevented from working at University reform, having given up his fellowship. Reports that Maurice writes that 'the welfare of Cambridge depends on a class of residents without College ties springing up.' Claims that 'the abuse at Cambridge is the College', and that by giving up his fellowship HS is 'more free to attack this abuse.' Expresses his hope to see him on the following Saturday or Sunday. .
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20 Oct [1869?]

J.R. Seeley to Henry Sidgwick. Declares that he thinks that HS's frame of mind 'is a degree more rational.' Encourages him to write his essay, at which point Seeley and he 'will come to an agreement.' Believes that until such time and until they meet at Cambridge, it is not worth while pursuing the discussion further, 'because it can be carried on with much less waste of time by word of mouth.' States that the period from 1760 to 1802 will do very well for him. .
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24 Sep [ ]

J.R. Seeley to Henry Sidgwick. Asks HS what he wants him to lecture about that term. Expresses his determination to complete his Life of Stein. Claims to have been hard at work during the summer, and to be looking forward to 'an easy course of lectures.' Suggests the history of Prussia and Germany in the Napoleonic age. Adds that '[i]f the ladies want some quite different subject' he had better hand it over again to Hammond or P[aschew?]. .
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25 Sep [1873/4?]

J.R. Seeley to Henry Sidgwick. Thanks HS for his 'kind congratulations', and admits that it was a great relief to him after his unexpected defeat at King's. Expresses his satisfaction with his new College and with the improvement that has taken place there in the previous quarter of a century. Declares that if as much improvement goes on everywhere, they 'may live to see Cambridge a pleasant place and to be proud of it.' .
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6 Nov [1882]

J.C. Shairp to Henry Sidgwick. Thanks HS for sending him his Methods of Ethics. Remarks that it is always with interest that he reads books by those he had known in their younger days at Rugby. Admits that he sometimes finds himself baffled by works by former pupils, as was the case with the two large works on philosophy produced by S. [Hodgkins]. Claims that what he has read of HS's work seems to be quite within his comprehension, and that the subjects on which he writes are those which he [Shairp] has studied before his Oxford days. Remarks on HS's treatment of 'the Border law between morals and religion.' States that he agrees with Hutton in his essay "on 'the [ ] Significance of Atheism'...[and] with all that section in the 5th Chap of Newman's Grammar of Assent entitled 'Belief in one God'." Refers how in the latter book, he disagrees with how 'the nexus between conscience and religion' is drawn out, but that he believes that Newman 'had nothing better in English since BP Butler wrote.' States his intention to read the whole of HS's book carefully whenever he can get time away from his college duties. .
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19 Dec 1874

Arthur Sidgwick [AS to Henry Sidgwick. Written on the occasion of HS's announcement of his impending marriage. Letter interspersed with 'periodical iambics' in Greek. Wishes blessings upon him, and hopes that he will deserve connubial felicity as much as he does, 'and obtain it more'. Annotation in the hand of Mrs A. Sidgwick: 'I'm not going to read any further, but write C.S.S.' Refers to his reaction to the news, and mentions the fact that he saw Arthur Balfour, 'a young slender blackeyed person of a soothing tendency, outside Eton chapel (or St Georges perhaps) about four years ago', and guesses him to be a brother of HS's future wife. Asks him to inform him of the details of the wedding and where he proposes to live. Tells him to mark his future wife 'in the old Myerian categories.' Refers to HS's letter to the Spectator, which, he claims did great good; '[i]t twisted old Plug round again like a bobbin, and made Wilson cease from troubling and [Arthur] at rest.' Observes that 'four times two is eight, and if you add the 6 Bensons and Nevil that equals 15.' Declares that he is glad that HS is going to be at Symonds. .
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[Dec 1875?]

Mrs Arthur Sidgwick to Henry Sidgwick. Confesses that when she was unwed she 'used to think Arthur's wife would be such a nice person, and do things nobody else could do', but now she realises the truth, it is a comfort to her 'to think another is coming into the family'; i.e., that HS is soon to be married. Declares that the marriage 'will make everybody so happy and Mother and Minnie.' Expresses her happiness at the news. Writes that she hopes that HS's intended bride is a Girton girl, but crosses the line out. .
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'Wednesday'

William Sidgwick to Henry Sidgwick. Congratulates HS on his impending marriage, and promises that he will stay silent until his tongue is 'duly unlocked.' Explains that he is too busy 'winding up the term' to say more. .
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16 Dec 1875

Professor W.W. Skeat to Henry Sidgwick. Postcard. Expresses his gratitude to HS. Refers to a passage in Lear, containing the word 'enormous', and states that the word does not appear in some editions, and is omitted in Mrs Clark's Concordance. Maintains that The Two Noble Kinsmen has been, by some, attributed partly to Shakespeare, and quotes from the latter work: '"O great corrector of enormous times" - Where Arcite is praying to Mars: Act V. scene 1. line 62.' .
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5 Jul [ ]

W.W. Skeat to Henry Sidgwick. Thanks HS for his 'kind congratulations.' Reports that he is to be on a board, and 'shall be delighted to do what [he] can to encourage modern and mediaeval languages.' States that he would be extremely glad to go on with lectures on Early English, on Chaucer, if required, and anything relating to the early period; but draws the line at AD 1400. States that a lecturer on Shakespeare is to be found. Suggests that 'a young fellow of Trinity or some other college' could be found to lecture on the subject. Declares that he would be glad to find anyone who would read Chaucer, with a view to lecturing on him. Relates that Professor Cowell often gave him free lectures in Sanskrit, and states that he wishes to take the same view of his professional functions; he would give two lectures to any student who desires them. Reiterates that the subject read should be anterior to AD 1400. .
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21 May 1878

Goldwin Smith to Henry Sidgwick. Explains that having used all his leave of absence in a visit to America, and being compelled to stay in residence [in Oxford] until July 1, he will be unable to dine with the [ ] [ ] that summer. .
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24 May

W.H. Smith to Henry Sidgwick. Reports that he has written to Budge that day advising him to stay on at Cambridge as HS suggested. Claims that he did not 'in the first instance propose an Inspectorship of Schools as the best employment for him.' His own view was that Budge would be competent to undertake a student interpretership in the East, but Mr Gladstone did not seem to be in agreement. Dr S[tainer] suggested the Inspectorship, 'which Budge himself very much desired'. It has become clear, however, that he has no chance of obtaining an appointment, and 'it would be unwise to leave Cambridge until he finds some employment in which his peculiar attainments will be of value.' Hopes that he may be induced to continue on with his studies. .
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19 Jun [1882?]

W.H. Smith to Henry Sidgwick. Discusses Budge's future, and reports that he has seen the latter, and has been in conversation with Dr Stamer on the subject. Believes that, although Budge could derive great advantage from his remaining on at Cambridge, he is not in a condition 'to make the best of the opportunity', and he is 'inclined to acquiesce in his view that he should obtain employment and independence as soon as possible. Discusses and discounts his possible return to a business world, or his working as a private secretary. Refers to Budge's own desire to obtain an Inspectorship of Schools. Asks HS to recommend him in this sphere. .
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25 May 1882

Professor W.R. Smith to Henry Sidgwick. [Postcard] Asks for the loan of HS's copies of the letters that passed between him and [Sayce] in the Times 'on the great BIRCH BEECH question.' States that he is 'collecting some evidences of [Sayce]'s fitness to sit in judgment of Biblical Antics'. .
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25 Jan [1894]

ProfessorW.R. Smith to Henry Sidgwick. Quotes a passage from Aghani, volume 3, page 17, involving Zohair b. Hobab the Kalbite and his nephew Abdallah b. Alim b. Hobab, the former having been contradicted by the latter drank wine until it killed him. Another passage on the role of the Sheikh is also quoted from Burckhardt's Bedouins and Wahabys, volume 1, p.117. .
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1 Oct 1891

Professor Sorley to Henry Sidgwick. Expresses regret at the news that owing to severe illness HS is to resign his chair. Wishes him a speedy recovery from his illness. Refers to the sympathy and anxiety felt at this time by his former pupils, and to the positive impact which the teaching he received from HS had on him. Recalls the trouble taken by the latter in the early years of Sorley's Cambridge life, when he consulted HS 'on one or two personal matters.' Sends his sympathy to Mrs Sidgwick. .
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5 Jun 1900

87/1

J. Soyeda to Mrs Sidgwick. Thanks Mrs Sidgwick for her letter and invitation, and states that he would be 'happy to go on Monday.' Refers to the kindness shown to him by both Mrs Sidgwick [and HS], and claims that if were to become successful in the future in his country, it will be owing to the help given to him by Mrs Sidgwick [and HS]. .
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12 May [ ]

87/2

J. Soyeda to Henry Sidgwick. Letter of introduction, presenting Mr Kaneko and his associates, who have been sent to England and other countries 'to observe how the legislative assemblies are organised. States that HS's help and advice would be greatly appreciated by them and by Soyeda. .
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16 Jul 1889

Herbert Spencer to Henry Sidgwick. States that he would be grateful if HS would 'modify the note on p. 141' of his book when it comes to a second edition. The note concerns Spencer's views on land tenure. Refers to a controversy in The Times dating back to November 1889, in which he had advocated that expropriation of the existing landowners be accompanied by adequate compensation, and concluded that the existing system should continue. States that his present view is more fully expressed 'in Chapters xi and xii and Appendix B' of his recently published book Justice. Remarks that he would have sent HS a copy of the latter, if it had not come so soon after the offer of his concerning Mind. .
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12 Oct 1891

Herbert Spencer to Henry Sidgwick. Asks for clarification on the meaning of 'Experimental Psychology', and expresses the wish that his name not appear on the reception committee if the phrase is intended to be associated with telepathy at the 'proceedings of the Congress'. Mentions Gurney and Myers as being active 'in connexion with the inquiries indicated. States that, on the other hand, the phrase is associated with physio-psychology, he should be very happy to have his name joined with those of 'Bain, [Sills], Croom Robertson' and others named by HS. .
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21 Oct 1891

Herbert Spencer to Henry Sidgwick. Explains that he has been in bed since he received HS's note, and would have acknowledged it sooner otherwise. Thanks him for giving him 'an early intimation of the proposal made by the Council of the Senate; and also for the manifestation of sympathetic feeling contained' in his expressions. Regrets that he cannot respond in the way HS would like him to. .
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4 Mar 1897

S.E. Spring Rice to Henry Sidgwick. Explains that, being shut up at home with a cold, he is unable to refer to 'Blue Books' for a few days, but maintains that there is some information in the 'last two R[ ] of the T[ ]' which would have a bearing on HS's question. Refers to the equities, and to the change made to taxation in 1894, concurrently with the new Death Duties, by which the Income Tax (Sched:A) was levied on the net value of lands and houses instead of the gross...' Presumes that HS has a copy of Hamilton's m[emo?], 'which will supply plenty of statistics on many branches of the subject.' Refers to Giffen's contention that 'all rates are rent-charges, and all paid by the owner.' Promises to write again as soon as he gets something to tell him. .
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27 Nov 1897

Leslie Stephen to Henry Sidgwick. Complains about the alterations made to his article, which appeared in that month's issue of '[Fraser]'. Explains the argument behind one passage that was omitted in the publication, in which his 'general drift was that if you make an action accidental you have no motive for gratitude.' In another omitted passage he had argued that it is right to do 'what will cause most happiness irrespectively of the subject of the happiness...' In yet another excluded passage he had argued that a belief in future rewards and punishments 'would not really reconcile selfishness and utilitarianism, but only (in short) sanction selfishness.' Announces that he will not see HS at the Ad Eundum as his mother has just died. .
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3 Mar 1875

Leslie Stephen to Henry Sidgwick. Thanks HS for his letter, but clarifies that his gratitude is for HS's intention, which was, he assumes, to please the recipient. Reports that he had begun another note to HS in which he had tried to explain his view of the '"moral sense"', but he found it difficult to make his meaning clear in a short space. Discusses the meaning of approval and disapproval, liking and disliking. States that he has often thought 'of writing an essay on the sense of shame which would bring out the point, but it becomes indecent.' .
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30 Mar 1875

Leslie Stephen to Henry Sidgwick. Reports that he did not see HS's article on Bentham until a day or two previously, and was please by his 'kind (only too kind) reference' to him. Refers to his omission - pointed out by HS - in relation to Bentham in his own book, and explains that he had intended 'to add some account of him, both as a [ ] and a political writer' when he revised the book, but failed to do so. Remarks that he does not always agree with HS, but that the latter always sets him thinking, 'which is the most valuable of intellectual services.' States that he had hoped to see HS at Oxford some days previously, but he did not go. Hopes to see HS and others 'at future [Ad Eundums?] if the institution survives'. Refers to the increasing solitude of his life, and reports that he is soon 'to lose Miss Thackeray', which he describes as 'a giant wrench'. .
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24 May 1877

Leslie Stephen to Henry Sidgwick. Observes that 'there does not appear to be any English book worth much as a systematic statement of any political theory.' In answer to a question asked by HS, he suggests the names and works of writers on politics, economy and philosophy, and comments on their writings. Refers to Locke's Treatises on Government; Liberty Lord Bolingbroke's 'Patriot King'; Hume's political essays; any of Burke's works, including the speeches on American taxation and on economical reform, as well as 'the reflexions on [the] French Revolution', which 'preceded Godwin and are therefore not included [ ] by your limit of time...'; Tom Paine; Bentham's Fragment on Government, which, he believes is 'too much in the controversial way and dependent upon [a] Blackstone'; [Priestley]; [Tucker]. Admits that he has given too long a list, and states that his preference would be for Locke, Hume, Burke, Godwin and Bentham. .
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19 [May] 1891

Printed proof copy of a review of The Economic Exceptions to Laisser Faire (numbered 2(9) other missing from box.
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Leslie Stephen to Henry Sidgwick. Confesses that he has unintentionally thrown HS's letter, which had been signed by Jebb, into the fire. Hopes that he has another copy and expesses his regret. In relation to 'the matter', he admits that he is in some difficulty. Reports that he wrote to [Furnevale] as soon as he got 'his idiotic document', protesting against it and saying that if the [ ] truly had been in any way [ ], he [Stephens] would have resigned at once. The reply said that his views would be considered. Fears that his letter may be seen as condoning [Furnevale's] offence, and explains that he could not sign HS's letter. Proposes writing to the secretary of the N.I.I. giving notice of a motion for the following meeting, 'saying that the Society disapproves of [his] language and directing their disapproval to be communicated to H. Philipps.' Remarks that after such a letter as HS's the question 'should be raised in some such way, unless, of course, the Committee gives in at once.' .
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7 May 1881

Leslie Stephen to Henry Sidgwick. Written on the occasion of the death of [Mrs Sidgwick's brother, F.M. Balfour] in a climbing accident. States his intention of attempting to answer HS's question frankly and as clearly as possible. Announces that he is beginning to think 'all this mountaineering indefensible, but stresses that he should not blame either Balfour or himself for not having thought so 'before these terrible accidents.' Discusses the difficulty of laying down precise rules [in relation to mountaineering], and refers to papers he wrote for the Alpine Journal, in which he advised caution. Refers to Mather's and B[ ]'s letter. Discusses the relative merits of guides, and observes that they were more relied upon in the past. Explains that his wife does not wish to trouble Mrs Sidgwick with any expression of sympathy, but assures HS that she has been constantly thinking of her. States that his natural impulse would lead him to ask Mrs Sidgwick's forgiveness, but acknowledges 'the uselessness of saying anything of that kind.' .
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22 Aug 1882

100-101

Leslie Stephen to Henry Sidgwick. States that he has read HS's criticism of his book, and expresses his satisfaction in having 'a candid and generous critic'. Observes that most of the points at issue between the two would require a treatise instead of a letter. Refers to pain and pleasure, and to how conduct is determined by one or the other. Admits that he 'could have obviated the criticism by a more careful articulation of the logical framework.' Refers to HS's contention that he exaggerates the novelty of the evolutionist theory 'and especially by overlooking Comte.' Clarifies that if he has done so, it was 'through carelessness of expression', and claims that he has learnt much from Comte, of whom he has a higher estimate than most people, especially scientific people, who object to his religion. States that he believes that [ ] happiness consists 'in the dramatic and friendly affections'. Hopes that they shall always remain friends. .
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10 Oct 1882

102

Leslie Stephen to Henry Sidgwick. Writes to inform HS that he has written a review of his book for the Pall Mall Gazette [Fortnightly Review?]. Is unsure as to whether [Morley] will print it or not, as he 'could not manage to get it into a small space'. Claims, on the other hand, that he did not have enough space for a satisfactory review. States that some of HS's arguments do not quite satisfy him, and that he has written down his reasons, but could not put them into the review. Promises to send them on to HS if, on re-reading them, they seem worth notice. Claims that he is 'too rusty' in his political economy 'to feel very confident about them', and expresses his admiration for the quantity of hard thinking HS manages to turn out. .
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24 May 1883

103

Leslie Stephen to Henry Sidgwick. Writes in relation to a request made to him to write a column in the Athenaeum in memory of Fawcett. Denies that he declined to write it out of any indifference about the subject, but feels that such a column would be 'one more panegyric of the kind which every one is writing...' Expresses his wish to say something about that part of Fawcett's life of which he would know more than any one [1854-64], and reports that he has begun to put down his recollections. Supposes that his notes will make a magazine article eventually, but is anxious to make it as complete as possible. Claims that he has no letters or documents of any kind, but hopes to be able to write a few pages, which will be his contribution to Fawcett's memory. .
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11 Nov 1884

104

Leslie Stephen to Henry Sidgwick. Expresses his eagerness to write in honour of Darwin, but envisages some difficulties, viz., the papers, including the Times, being so full of Darwin 'from every point of view' that it will be difficult 'to make one's voice heard.' Presumes that Knowles and others have already arranged for reviews. Refers to Darwin's own autobiography, and suggests that any review should merely say 'read it'. Remarks that F. Darwin 'may be quite sure that the book has intrinsic interest enough to dispense with any [puffing] or interpreting.' Undertakes to read the book at once, and consider what he can do. Complains of '[t]hat accursed dictionary', which he describes as a treadmill, but claims that he is getting into a sort of routine, which will give him time to do other things. Claims that he is always trying to get to Cambridge to see his boy there, but doesn't often succeed; hopes to be there one day during the term, and promises to make an effort to see HS. Expresses his [and Mrs Stephen's) gladness that Balfour is convalescing. .
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19 Nov 1887

105

Leslie Stephen to Henry Sidgwick. States that he shall be very proud to talk to HS's 'Society'. Tells him to fix any time that suits him. Says that he has not got a subject, but expects to be able to come up with something. Announces that he will be in Cambridge soon, and hopes that he will see HS then. .
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24 May 1888

106

Leslie Stephen to Henry Sidgwick. Thanks him for his paper, and undertakes to consult him as to the most desirable topic for his own observations. Remarks that he may be able 'to say something which may annoy somebody without touching upon freewill or the categorical imperative'. Wishes him all success against his 'old enemy the [Hay] Fever.' Complains about his dictionary editing work. Relates that he had 'a rather bad upset' a fortnight previously, and has been told to do nothing for another six weeks or so. Regrets not having seen HS some days before. .
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22 Jun 1888

107

Leslie Stephen to Henry Sidgwick. Hopes 'to be back in 80 days'. Asks about the possibility of postponing his lecture from May to the following October, but states that if HS has any difficulty in procuring a substitute, he will fulfil the original engagement. Claims that he pleased to hear of another edition of HS's book. States that although he doesn't agree with it on many points, he owes a great deal to it. Wishes that HS 'could get the freewill problem fairly put in a box!' Reports that he has given HS's message to Symonds, who 'seems to be going on with remarkable steadiness and to be for him in good health.' .
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31 Jan 1889

108

Leslie Stephen to Henry Sidgwick. States that he ought to have answered HS sooner, and that he had wanted to say 'yes, but...could not say it without consideration and obtaining permission'. Refers to his illness, and claims that he has been much better of late, but knows that real work would upset him again. Has decided not to pledge himself to anything, and advises HS 'to make definite arrangements with some less untrustworthy person.' Announces that he hopes to come to Cambridge on the Sunday of the following week and shall try to see HS then. .
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30 Nov 1889

109

Leslie Stephen to Henry Sidgwick. Claims to be really ashamed to have been the cause of so much trouble. Explains that his wife is still nervous about his undertaking anything, and fears that he must again 'adjourn' himself 'and let the foundations of morality remain unshaken till October.' Remarks that at his time of life 'recovery is a most wearisomely slow process', but believes himself to be regaining strength. Remarks that if he cannot recover by October, he is unlikely to recover at all. .
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7 Feb 1890

110

Leslie Stephen to Henry Sidgwick. Mentions that in their list of names for the dictionary is Arthur Holmes, who was HS's contemporary at Cambridge. States that he knew him, but is unable to find any account of his life. Asks HS to tell him where an account might be found, and if Holmes produced or edited any work 'which makes a notice of him desirable.' Reports that he is slowly, but steadily improving in health, despite an attack of influenza. Is more confident that another summer of idlesness will restore him to working order. .
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11 Mar 1890

111

Leslie Stephen to Henry Sidgwick. Expresses his embarassment at the trouble he has caused HS in relation to a promised lecture he was to give to HS's society. Mentions that he has read 'a recent article upon lectures.' Undertakes to give the lecture in the October term, and states that he is to be away for no more than five or six weeks altogether, and will have 'plenty of time to prepare.' Reports that his health has improved. Asks if there is anything he can do for HS at Cambridge Mass[achusetts], and states that he starts on 5 June. .
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23 May 1896

112

Leslie Stephen to Henry Sidgwick. Confirms that 29 October suits him as a date for giving the lecture. Reports that his health has improved of late. Discusses the topic of the lecture, and suggests 'an answer to Martineau [ ] who told [him] that [he is] logically bound to believe in the absurd doctrine that goodness produces happiness to the doer thereof.' Comments that such a topic "means another disquisition about morality in general and the 'Methods of Ethics'." Offers to think of a more practical topic if HS so wishes. Suggests as a title 'Optimism and Morality'. Reports that he only made two speeches in the [NS] and that 'the thermometer was not generally much above 80.' .
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27 Jun 1892

113

Leslie Stephen to HS. Is glad to send the circular as promised. Mentions a tablet under the windows. Asks if HS knows anyone with money to spare for the project. Mentions his sermons and that he had heard from Robertson in Aberdeen. Says that his wife sends greetings to Mrs S.
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27 May 1892

114

Leslie Stephen to Henry Sidgwick. Announces that he has undertaken to write a short life of his brother [J.F. Stephen], and is beginning to get together a few materials. Would like to know something about his career as an Apostle. Being unaware of the record-keeping practices of the society, and asks HS to inform him of the name of the person to whom he should apply in relation to this matter. Expresses his deep regret at the news of Robertson Smith's death. .
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13 Apr 1894

115

Leslie Stephen to Henry Sidgwick. States that he is very much obliged by HS's paper, which he declares to be very interesting and more than he expected to get. Suggests that if any difficulty occurs they will discuss it when they meet at Oxford. Explains that the gap in attendances noticed by HS 'is accounted for by Fitzjame's [ie J.F. Stephens] absence from Cambridge for that interval.' .
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26 Apr 1894

116

Leslie Stephen to Henry Sidgwick. Reports that he has seen both Dr Coit and Muirhead in the past few days. Writes to explain his understanding of the matter to HS. Reports that he has thought over the scheme a little since speaking to Coit, who proposes to raise a fund for supporting ethical missionaries, and he wants Muirhead, Stout, Stephens and HS 'to act as a kind of counselling board and especially as licensing the said lecturers.' Refers to the financial side of the question. Doubts the success of the scheme. Suggests that if HS is in agreement with him they should make their positions clear. .
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19 Jan 1899

117

Leslie Stephen to Henry Sidgwick. Believes that Jebb, Myers and Maitland 'are desirable names.' Refers to the 'originators of the scheme who objected to having more than a few [and] when [Stephens] suggested Maitland doubted.' Announces his intention of sending to him at once and asking him to send on to Myers. Believes them to have a good set of names, and announces that he shall propose Maitland when he meets his collaborators. States that he is amused by the caution of Balfour and Lord Rosebery, who, he says, have both learnt to be afraid of commiting themselves to his creed. Thanks HS for his note. .
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19 Jan 1898

118

Alexander Stewart to Henry Sidgwick. Refers to a conversation between himself and HS in Aberdeen, at the close of a meeting of the 'Economical Section' about the re-publication in a separate form of HS's article 'Ethics' in the Encyclopaedia Britannica. Explains that the Church of Scotland has four committees, one for each of the four universities, for the examination of students entering the Divinity Halls. The text book in Moral Philosophy since the committees were first appointed has been Fleming's Manual, but when HS's article appeared Stewart believed that it offered what was required as a substitute for the Manual, which had proved to be unsatisfactory for the purpose, and he spoke to Professor Baynes about asking HS to publish separately. Now writes a semi-formal letter, which had been suggested by HS when they met in Aberdeen. Reports that since that meeting he has communicated with conveners and members of the four committees, and that they are prepared to adopt it as their text-book in Moral Philosophy if HS would be willing to republish it in a form and at a price somewhat similar to those of [Jevon's] Elementary Lessons on Logic. Claims that 'the moderate size yet comprehensiveness' of HS's article, and the space devoted in it to Greek and English Ethics, and especially to the influence of Christianity, makes it suitable for the purposes of the committee. Suggests that there are probably other examining bodies who would be glad of such a book. Is unaware of what the Boards of the Free and United Presbyterian Churches do in regard to this matter. Offers to open up communications with them. Reports that the name of the text-book to be used at the examinations in October must be inserted in the Mission Record for April. Asks HS to let him know whether he would be agreeable to the above proposal, and whether he could have the answer back by April 'or so soon thereafter' as to justify their publishing it in the April edition of the Mission Record. .
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8 Nov 1885

119

Alexander Stewart to Henry Sidgwick. Apologises for not writing to HS sooner, and explains that the delay was due to absence from home and illness. Reports that he has gone over the article in Encyclopaedia Britannica, and gives a brief summary of suggested alterations, including development of the introductory chapter; division of the treatise into chapters and sections, with headings, brief summaries and tales, and with regard to Professor Bain's summaries in his Mental and Moral Science; names of subjects, 'even a brief analysis of the outstanding works - such as Plato's Ethical Dialogues, Aristotle's Ethics...'; a fuller treatment of Reid and Stewart, and 'Scotch philosophers generally', as well as more space dedicated to the French influence, and mention of more modern tendencies, such as Pessimism. Reports that HS's book [as a text-book] has been announced in the April issue of the Mission Record. Expresses an interest in seeing the proof sheets. .
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6 Apr 1886

120

Alexander Stewart to Henry Sidgwick. States that he would be very glad to assist with the index, but clarifies that what he means by the latter is 'a somewhat fuller table of contents than that in the Encyc[opaedia] Brit[annica].' Admits that he has no experience in constructing alphabetical indexes, but believes that it should not be difficult 'to arrange the chief names and subjects alphabetically. States that he would not advise the change 'from "English" to "British"', and announced that he would prefer the phrase "English and Scottish" to "British". States however that he would not recommend any change in this edition'. .
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8 Jun 1886

121

J.H. Stirling to Henry Sidgwick. Thanks HS for sending him his book The Methods of Ethics, and says that he will 'take it up and read it from time to time'. Refers to the attitude of Hume and Hegel to ethics, and also refers to Begriff and [Alt]. States that he fears that he shall not be able to take the same interest 'in these Mills and Bains and Spencers, etc.' as HS does. Has no doubt, however, that he will gain much from the matter and form of his book. .
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31 Dec 1874

122

G.F. Stout to Henry Sidgwick. Thanks HS for the cheque for �70. Announces that he shall be in Cambridge in the beginning of July and will send him an account of what has been paid to contributors up to date. Refers to a recent club discussion in which HS spoke about the '"felicitous dynamics" of those who have been influenced by Herbert', and 'the operation of masses and systems of ideas, which are not discernible in consciousness' as '"mere mythology"'. Sympathises with his attitude, but is convinced 'that there are certain facts of our mental life which it is difficult [to] formulate' otherwise than in terms of what HS calls 'fictitious dynamics'. Asks HS when an object arouses in him a sense of its significance through its preformed association, how is one to describe the mode of operation of these associations. .
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123

G.F. Stout. States that the discussions of the day before gave him a sleepless night, but that he got up this morning 'fully believing that feelings as such are capable of being presented in [his] sense of the word.' Says that he is afraid that he shall have to compromise a bit when he has thought about the other point further. .
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27 May 1892

124

James Stuart to Henry Sidgwick. Reports that he has that day heard from Leeds, Bradford, Keighley and Halifax, who had a joint meeting on the previous Friday, and outlined their requirements in relation to lectures and lecturers; Political Economy for Leeds and Halifax, Physical Geography for Leeds and Halifax, and Constitutional History for Bradford and Reighley. Leeds also wants a third subject, i.e., astronomy, and 'expects Wakefield to join [on] and ask for astronomy'. Discusses their course needs in more detail. Refers to Carpenter, of Trinity Hall. Mentions that Stoke upon Trent want Physical Geography after Christmas and talks of sending Sollas there rather than keeping him at Halifax. Mentions that Foxwell 'wants to go during the Lent term'. Asks HS for his opinion on what they should do in relation to the arrangement of lectures. Suggests sending [Bonser] to lecture for the October term. Asks HS to take the letter to Browne to see what he says. Asks if [Bonser] will be in Cambridge the following week. Thinks he will return there himself the following Saturday, if he is able. Reports that he has only been out in the garden yet, but is steadily, but slowly, getting better. Announces that he is going to meet the Liverpool Committee on the following day. .
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8 Jun 1874

125

James Stuart to Henry Sidgwick. Thanks HS for his letter. States that he did change his mind about Bower before writing to Browne. Reports that he saw Hargrove and Cunningham and both of them 'doubted Bower's succeeding'. Remembering Newman and the critical character of [Leid?] Stuart thought they could not risk it. Reports that Hargrove is a great friend of Bower, and the latter said that he thought that they should tell the latter to give a few lectures somewhere 'so as to judge from'. States that 'Read of St Johns seems the man naturally coming instead of J[akes] Browne', but that he has written to Browne that day, referring to the matter of Leicester. Expresses his regret at the news of Craik's death, and reports that he had 'arranged him to come in for Nottingham for "Light and spectrum analysis". States that he would hardly like to risk Whitwell for two terms, but thinks they might try him once. Says he will write to Stanton. Comments that Craik's death has caused the proposed Nottingham scheme up, and hopes that Sheffield will soon take the scheme up now. Reports that he and Cunningham and [ ] met the committee. Adds that it has struck him that Foxwell might give a short Introductory course for six weeks in September and October, and that he has written to him making this suggestion. .
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11 Jun 1874

126

Janet Catherine [J.C] Symonds to Henry Sidgwick. States that she was glad to receive his letter, and also to receive one that came from H.F. Browne at the same time. Agrees that the latter 'is remarkably tolerant of criticism', and remarks on the difficulty of his task. Reports that the proofs 'have now come in up to the opening of the second volume [of letters]', and expresses her relief that HS and Mrs Green are to revise them. Agrees with Horatio 'that to Bowdlerise these letters till all colour of individuality is gone - would be untrue to the subject and unfair to the readers', and maintains that the question of suppression is one of degree. Does not agree that all allusions to ill-health should be suppressed, and hopes that the 'Harrow part' in the first volume can be amended. Refers to the bad weather that they have been experiencing of late, 'and now a change to glorious October.' Reports that her cat, [Quasjee], has knocked over her inkstand and has left a paw-print on the already addressed envelope. Has decided to send it on as it is, though admits that it is more in [Sir] Francis Galton's line than HS's. Reports that [Mrs] Greg has written that she is going with Walter to stay at the Hunter's Lodge, and asks HS to make friends with her. Send her love to HS and Mrs Sidgwick, and refers to there visit to her in Davos-Platz as 'the pleasantest thing that has happened' to her that year. With envelope. (2 docs).
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3 Oct 1894

127

J. C. Symonds to Henry Sidgwick. Suggests that he come to visit them about 28 December for four or five days. Explains that Johnnie could not go away before that. Sympathises with him about photographing. Reports that Johnnie is better than he has been for weeks. Expresses her sympathies in relation to the 'revolution' at Rugby. Sends her love to HS's mother, and asks him to tell her how sorry she is for her. Reports that they have had Mr Myers with them a good deal during the autumn. She 'cannot help wondering always if he will "last"...in Mr [Conington]'s sense of the word.' Reports that Dr Symonds is ill again, but hopes that it is just a temporary relapse. .
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14 Dec [ ]

128

J.C. Symonds to Henry Sidgwick. Explains that the reply to HS's letter to Johnnie has been sent back to her in Clifton by St�rke, who was afraid of directing the post to Amst�g. Reports that Johnnie has been 'rained up in [Mackrauer Thal]' all that week, and would have been glad of receiving some post. Thinks that he is content, and reports that he likes his companions. Declares that Mrs Butler was at [M�rren], as was F. Myers, and around twenty other people. Gathers that the [Die Warners] 'were a bore, but that he liked the Kitcheners very much indeed.' Johnnie says that Mrs Kitchener reminded him of Lady Sabine. Refers to HS's loss of interest in the English hills, and urges him to forget that he has seen the Alps. Maintains that comparisons are odious. States that she was at Tintern the previous week, and suggests that this has perhaps given her a new love for the quietness of the English scenery. .
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23 Aug [ ]

129

J.C. Symonds to Henry Sidgwick. Sends receipt for �5 [not included]. Wishes that HS 'had come West instead of East', but predicts that he will have a good opportunity of studying the idiosyncrasy of his country-men and women in their holiday mood where is is at present. Refers to the weather and the dangers of hay fever. Recounts that 'Tom Green is reported very uncomfortable at Bolton Abbey'. Asks for more details on the crisis at Rugby. Reports that Johnnie is going to Switzerland with [Moore], while the writer stays at home with her babies. Claims that she does not mind, but that she should like to see the Monte Rosa vallies[eys] again. Wonders whether HS and Johnnie will meet. Reports that Graham is also going to Switzerland. .
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8 Jul [ ]

130

J.C. Symonds to Henry Sidgwick. Claims that she cannot help writing, after reading HS's last letter to H.J.B. Says that he has thought of him and Nora much since she saw them in London. Glad that they are 'able to move about among [their] fellow-men even at Margate'. Reports that the weather is persistently bad in the High Alps, and remarks that it is well that Horatio has the History of [Venice?Grunbulins?] 'to employ his mind, for his walking boots won't sit idle on the shelf on such a day as this.' Reports that her sister Charlotte - Mrs Green - is there, and that Lina Duff Gordon and 'Charles Furse's nice sister' went off to England that day. Refers to Katharine's happiness, and confesses that it is infectious, but expresses her concern as to whether it can last. Reports that 'he' writes to Katharine that he has eight portraits to finish and two large decorative p[ ]s for Liverpool 'before he can possibly find time for marrying her'. States that 'Madge's letters are all agog about the prospect of Sedbergh' and that the elections are to be settled by the twentieth of the month. Declares his testimonials to be excellent, and says that she is glad that HS saw him. States that she loves him best of her sons-in-law. Sends her love to both HS and his wife. .
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9 Jul 1900

131

Katherine Symonds to Henry Sidgwick. Refers to HS's letter to her mother, and thanks him for saying 'such nice things' for her [Katherine]. Expresses happiness at the news that HS is getting on well. Praises her mother, and expresses her own happiness. Reports that they drove down to Wiesen that afternoon; describes the scenery and refers to the Landwasser. Claims that the Z�ge remains one of the finest things she knows. Thinks that it will be hard to leave Am Hof, since it is the place that she associates with the whole of her happy life. Is glad that they are going out to her mother for the winter. Announces that she goes to England in early September, and hopes to be married about 18 October. Refers to the Sidgwicks' kindness to her when she was young. .
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25 Jul 1900

132

F. Synge to Henry Sidgwick. Writes to inform HS that '[c]ertain ladies in Norwich desire to improve their minds by lectures in History if they can', and asks him how such class might be arranged. Looks forward to 'seeing more of Cambridge than the station.' .
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8 Jul 1872

133

E.S. Talbot, Bishop of Southwark, to Henry Sidgwick. Expresses his 'hearty admiration' for the fly sheet that HS sent around on the Selwyn question. Claims that he feels as if he had been searching for years for a genuine Liberal, and that now he has finally found one. Asks if HS has any spare copies of the pamphlet. Sends his regards to Mrs Sidgwick, and declares that he believes that she and he 'acted in some kind of unison in regard to Arthur B's "infamy"'. .
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1 Jun 1882

134

E.S. Talbot, Bishop of Southwark, to Henry Sidgwick. Writes 'Faultless! You promised me your book.' Asks if he has ever written on the moral aspect of the Interest on Money. Declares that he believes that religion and morality 'may be fusing into one', and observes that they are one in Scripture, especially in the New Testament. States that the result must be religious as truly as moral. .
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29 Nov 1899

135

E.S. Talbot, Bishop of Southwark, to Henry Sidgwick. Declares that it is difficult to write, 'but impossible to say nothing.' Refers to what Alice has told them about HS's illness, and declares that the news has saddened them greatly. Wishes to tell him how much he loves him, and how earnestly he desires 'to pray that God may give [him] a happy issue here and hereafter.' Alludes to their different attitudes to religion. Hopes that HS may be given some more time, and expresses his wish of seeing him some more, and talking with him. Asks for his prayers. .
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[ ] 1900

136

John James Taylor to Henry Sidgwick. Had intended to write to HS in relation to the Sub Committee of the Free Christian Union, of which he was appointed a member with Kegan Paul and HS, when he received a note from Mr Edward Enfield, informing him that HS and Kegan Paul would be in London from 5 to 9 January. Replied to Enfield suggesting Friday 8th at 4pm as a suitable time for meeting. Declares that this 'will leave ample time for some [ ] [ ] conference between the members of the subcommittee [Motion] to the matter on which they were to offer some suggestions to the General Committee. Asks whether HS and Kegan Paul would come out to the Limes, Hampstead on Wednesday 6 January to take dinner with him at 6pm and spend the evening in discussion. Puts forward to the three main points to be considered; whether a series of public lectures or a volume of essays would be the most effective way of acting on social opinion 'in favour of Catholic views of Religion'; the general aim and character of the subjects that such a series should embrace; and the men who should be invited to join in such an undertaking. Believes that the writers or speakers should be free from any appearance of denominational and sectarian influence and that a large majority of them should be 'members of the Broad Church', with some representatives from the nonconformist churches. Would like to secure the aid of Mr Goldwin Smith, and states his wish to propose the name of Mr M[ark] Pattison, whose pamphlet on Oxford Education he has just read. Refers to Mr Jowett also, whose cooperation he would also appreciate. Believes that they should confine their subject to 'the broad ground of a practical and spiritual [Chris]tianity. Discusses the role of Christianity in the world, and declares that their schools, universities and churches need to be brought under the influence of a more spiritual and Catholic Christianity. Suggests some topics for discussion: 'A Reform of the Doctrinal [Formularies] of the Church; the Necessity of a Scientific Theology; on Intercourse between different Religious Denominations; on the Limits of State Action in Ecclesiastical Organisation.' Refers to the [ ] of the Irish Church. Would like the benefit of HS's mature reflection on the above topics. Hopes to have returned to London by the evening of Monday 4 January. Gives the address to which HS should send any communication during the following ten days. .
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23 Dec 1868

137

Frederick Temple to Henry Sidgwick. States that they want a mathematical examiner [at Rugby] 'to do about the same amount in proportion of Mathematical work', to begin on Thursday 10 December, and close on Wednesday 16 December. The examiner is to receive �10. Asks HS to help him find someone suitable. Asks if he can come himself as chief 'and bring the other six to work with [him]'. Incomplete. .
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138

Frederick Temple to Henry Sidgwick. Announces that he can make two alterations in his programme. States that he is bound to �70 but not to seven examiners. Observes that HS does not mention the Mathematical Examiner, and would like HS to find one for him. Refers to the marking of the Classical Papers and the English Composition Papers. Mentions the provision of 'some sort of systematic examination for the Great Schools' by the public schools, and expresses his wish to find the best mode of conducting that examination in relation to Rugby. .
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9 Nov 1868

139

Frederick Temple to Henry Sidgwick. Thanks HS for his letter. Observes that difficulties seem to be increasing upon them. Refers to the College meeting on the 14th. Regrets that he cannot alter the time of setting the English Composition. States that he would rather have the examiners there, and says that he does not want them to sit with the [form] while the papers are being done. Sends HS a book containing all the papers set the previous Christmas [not included], and says that he can pick out the Composition and unseens from them. .
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9 Nov 1868

140

Frederick Temple to Henry Sidgwick. Refers to the fact that HS helped him to get examiners the previous year, and appeals to him again for help. Announces that he wants five men, including HS. Remarks that HS's brother Arthur is the examiner of the Sixth [Form]. Explains his needs; examiners to take the Greek and Latin unseen and the Latin verse, for various classes. States that he would gladly give the Sixth Examiners �20 each, and to each of the other examiners �15. Is anxious to have HS and three of the men of the previous year. Believes that Peile is to be [at Rugby] when the examinations are to take place. Would like Jackson to come. .
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16 Nov 1869

141

Frederick Temple to Henry Sidgwick. Addresses HS as 'My Dear Philosophical Brick', and states that he wishes that HS were 'that particular brick on which the Clergy of [Easter] are going to impinge'. Remarks that the said clergy 'have also got themselves to the difficult and up to this time impossible task of extracting out of [Temple] some public declaration' of he knows not what. Observes that he doesn't think that they have much chance. Envelope included. (2 docs).
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21 Oct 1869

142

Frederick Temple to Henry Sidgwick. Asks HS if he knows any men who could assist with the enclosed work [not included]. States that he greatly admires his new essay 'in the new Volume', but is confused to see how very strongly they occasionally differ in opinion. Refers to line 14 on page 117. Observes that through his writing, HS shows that he has not taught boys. Asks that he return the enclosed work speedily. .
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22 Nov 1867

143

Hallam, Lord Tennyson to Henry Sidgwick. Thanks HS for his paper, which he says is 'deeply interesting'. Wishes to omit some sentences in relation to his father's beliefs in relation to the Incarnation, the Resurrection and the Trinity. Suggests an alternative for another sentence about a Gospel story. Remarks that it is difficult to explain in writing his meaning and asks HS to tear up the letter after he has considered the points outlined therein. .
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3 Jul [1893]

144

Anne Thackeray Ritchie to Henry Sidgwick. Informs HS that 'the dance at F.d is at seven 30', and they intend to dine at half past six. .
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n.d.

145

Anne Thackeray Ritchie to Henry Sidgwick. Asks HS to give the enclosed [not included] to Blanche Cornish if she should come to him that day. Looks forward to Saturday, when they will visit HS. .
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146

Anne Thackeray Ritchie to Henry Sidgwick. Writes how she likes HS and [his letters]. Thanks him for writing, and hopes that they will see him at the Ball. Refers to 'dear Dr Stephen', and to the fact that she will only be attending the ball for a short time. Asks HS to tell her about what he is doing. Explains that she cannot write a nice letter because 'everything seems so sad...'. .
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147

Anne Thackeray Ritchie to Henry Sidgwick. Declares that she is 'feebly going about begging for a few ideas'. Refers to some old proofs from about fifteen year ago, and to a little volume of old essays, one of which is called [ ] and Spinsters. Her father gave the name to the latter, and she has decided to call the book after it. Reports that the previous day she went to call upon 'a few [Spinsters] andT[ ]', and that 'a rather nice one in spectacles' told her that she thought 'the Camb'ge Exs had done a very great deal for their Schoolmistresses [ ] and ask for certificated spinsters to teach in their schools'. Intends to rewrite the essay, and recounts that the previous day [Blanchie] Cornish had unconsciously given her 'a little theme in [ ] about wanting emphatic life', and this made her 'travel off to Cambridge and wonder whether there wasn't something to say about the girls who have grown up since the little essay was first written'. States that they arrived there a fornight previously and will be going home very soon. Hopes to see HS before long, and hopes that he had a pleasant holiday. Reports that she saw '[their] bride' the previous day for a minute, but hasn't yet seen the Cornishes. .
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[8 Oct ]

148

Anne Thackeray Ritchie to Henry Sidgwick. Writes that she began a note to HS at Brock Hill, but didn't finish it, and now Blanche and Frank [Cornish] tell her that what she wants is an impossible thing. Writes to him anyway asking him to write her 'a very short little letter with just any little charming idea which might occur to [him] about [their] poor old Willy, who does not half believe in his own powers and who wants a [little] bit of brain every now and then as a tonic.' Invites HS to come and dine with them on Monday 16 in Freshwater. Announces that she is going to Paris on 17, and the dinner is a farewell to her native land and her 'dear Ritchiedom'. .
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149

Anne Thackeray Ritchie to Henry Sidgwick. Apologises for her behaviour, and 'for talking in that idiotic way' before him about the watch. Explains that she was 'so tipsy with the beautiful music and service and the lovely sight and the pleasure of meeting all [her] friends in heaven'. Has an innate conviction that HS will forgive her. States that Mr Morley's little joke pierced her aspirations dead. Sends her regards to Mrs Sidgwick. .
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Sunday [ ]

150

Anne Thackeray Ritchie to Mrs Nora Sidgwick. Writes that Leslie came to see her the previous day and told her [about HS's condition], and that evening a letter came from Blanche Cornish 'with a bitter report.' Sends their love to him and asks Mrs Sidgwick to tell him that they 'think and long for his easier moments and recovery.' .
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Thursday [ ]

151

E. Seymour Thompson to Henry Sidgwick. Refers to a letter he wrote to HS about the connection of Protagoras with E[ ]. Reports that he re-read the articles in the Journal of Philology carefully, and observes that the [shares] of Protagoras and Socrates in the development of E[ ] seem to him as HS describes them. States that he is referring to the paper in one or two of his notes as 'the Meno'. Thinks that the date to be assigned to the Euthydemus should be not later than the Republic, 'perhaps even not later than the Meno.' Refers to HS' reference in the second paper in the Journal of Philology, V to a subsequent paper, which Thompson has never seen. Asks if it had ever been published. .
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21 Mar 1900

152

W. H. Thompson to Henry Sidgwick. Refers to HS's letter in the previous night's edition of the Pall Mall Gazette, and regrets that HS was annoyed by a passage in his letter in the Saturday Review. Explains that he was provoked by the form of the article to which his letter refers, and wrote the letter, of which he sends HS the original [not included]. Wishes to show that he had no intention of insinuating that HS was 'one of those who held no form of Christianity to be tenable.' Discusses the relation of reason to Scripture, and states that he has identified HS with those who think the Roman catholic religion synonymous with Church of England[ism]. Refers to the word 'Quixotic' in the 'S.R.', and to the 'obnoxious article'. Explains that he now regrets that he erased a paragraph from the proof, and believes that if HS had read it he might not have taken the same view of his letter. Claims that he only wished to show 'that there was no "cynicism" in thinking that [HS] and others might have retained [their] fellowships with [their] present views.' .
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20 May 1870

153

W.H. Thompson to Henry Sidgwick. Understands that HS 'can give some account of the Lady alluded to in the enclosed epistola [ ]' [not included]. States that even if she is possessed of the '"[ ]" powers she professes, it seems doubtful whether she ought to be openly encouraged by inmates of [their] House.' Has no doubt that HS will give him 'a candid statement of the case' as it appears to him. .
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31 May 1875

154

W.H. Thompson to Henry Sidgwick. Declares that he should be very sorry to throw any obstacle in the way of enquiries 'into the curious phenomena of "Spiritualism"' and predicts that if HS can prove that there is a scientific truth at the bottom of them, he will have made 'a highly interesting discovery.' Refers to an enclosed letter [not included], which shows 'how great a solidarit� there is between resident members of one and the same College. Declares that it would be a pleasure to him if the scene of HS's experiments could be 'removed to some home in the town occupied by somebody interested in the investigations', and if they were to be presided over by a lady, 'so much the more satisfactory to Mr. G.' .
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1 Jun 1875

155

W.H. Thompson to Henry Sidgwick. Sends HS 'another Epistle' he has received from Carb[respolis?]. Remarks that HS has 'very likely 'erlebt' some scenes of the kind', but that the manifestations accorded to him 'may have been quite different in character.' .
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3 Jun 1875

156

W.H. Thompson to Henry Sidgwick. Writes to inform HS that he has been elected Praelector in Moral Science by the Seniority. .
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6 Oct 1875

157

W.H. Thompson to Henry Sidgwick. Writes to tell HS that, on referring to the 'London Review', he finds that he had misinformed him about the authorship of the article on Tennyson, and states that it is by J.S. Mill. Mentions that he misses some criticisms 'which existed in the article Sterling did write.' Suggests that this article may be found in Blackwood. States that it is not in the Edinbro[urgh], 'but in the LXXXVIIth vol of the blue and yellow there is a very good article by Spalding [on] the two vols. which appeared 1842.' Claims that he should recognise Sterling's 'fine Roman hand' if he saw it, but has no collection of Blackwoods of this kind. Reports that he 'ran down [Saint] Simeon Stylites with his usual vehemence, and rather scoffed at the Ode to Memory, comparing it, unfairly, and of course unfavorably, with Wordsworth's Plat[ ] Ode.' .
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5 Oct 1877

158/1

W.H. Thompson to Henry Sidgwick. Refers to the 'enclosed contributions' [included] to HS's paper as meagre, but as being representative of what he had found time to read and think about during the summer. Believes that the passage in Plato's Republic must stand, and states that the true ruler 'ought to know enough of the true statecraft to govern without the consent of mutinous inferiors.' Dicusses the difference between statecraft and statesmanship. Hopes that HS will have enough papers printed for Thompson to have half a dozen. .
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20 Sep [ ]

158/2

MS notes on a passage from Plato's Republic. Passage relating to a steersman and his crew transcribed. Refers to notes made some years before, which discuss the passage in terms of its literal and grammatical content. Refers to Mr S.'s view on the passage. .
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159

W.H. Thompson to Henry Sidgwick. Comments that HS's letter seem to him 'to meet the case very well', but suggests that one epithet at the end 'is perhaps a trifle too aggressive though perfectly just.' Recommends alternative adjectives to be used in place of those used by HS. Remarks that 'to check Furnivall is a feat hitherto unperformed, probably impossible', but that the threat of a general withdrawal may stop him for a time. .
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1 Mar 1881

160

W.H. Thompson to HS. He asks if HS will give him on paper the substance of his proposal in regard of Mr Ward. Says that there was no time to discuss the matter at the last [ ]. .
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16 Mar 1881

161

W.H. Thompson to Henry Sidgwick. Asks if he may assume that HS would allow his name to be added to the list of Honorary Fellows, in accordance with 'the desire of the "Sixteen Fellows next on the Roll"'. States that he read HS's letter to the [Seniority]; that 'some discipline took place', and that further consideration was postponed until their next meeting. .
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25 Mar 1881

162

W.H. Thompson to Henry Sidgwick. Refers to a conversation they had some years previously in relation to a review by John Sterling of Tennyson, which he had believed was to be found in the London Review, but on looking there, found that the article on Tennyson had been written by Mill. He did not find Starling's article until the previous day, in Hare's collection of Starling's pamphlets and other papers, where he had looked for and found his article on Carlyle. Reports that it purports to be taken from 'the Quarterly (of all 'organs of opinion') of 1842.' Remarks that the paper on Carlyle strikes him as poor, and that on Tennyson as 'Philistinish'. Comments that Starling 'had but a limited appreciation of poetry, and did not clearly kinow good from bad.' Congratulates HS 'on having passed through a 3rd edition.' .
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21 Oct 1884

163

W.H. Thompson to Henry Sidgwick. Writes to inform HS that 'at a special meeting of the Council at which all 13 members were present', he was unanimously elected to a Fellowhip of the College. His day of admission is to be the following Monday at 10.45. .
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30 Jan 1888 or 1885?

164

W.H. Thompson to Henry Sidgwick. Thanks HS for his present of his new work on his 'favourite subject. Remarks that he hopes that the work, being historical, will be within the limits of his capacity. Announces that they are to leave Scarboro for Harrowgate in a couple of days. Presumes that HS rejoices 'at the discomfitness of this most immoral of high-churchmen.' Sends their regards to Mrs Sidgwick. .
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19 Jun 1886?

165

J. Todhunter to Henry Sidgwick. Writes on philosophy in Cambridge. States that the correspondence of Hare and Whewell gives him the impression 'that there was very little mental philosophy read at Cambridge in their younger days'. Whewell's lectures were very well attended in the early years after he was appointed professor, but the numbers attending declined after he began to develop his new system. Refers to the paper set on philosophy for the Trinity Fellowships, and to Trinity lecturers Thompson and Cope. Refers to his own undergraduate days from 1844 to 1848, and mentions the works on philosophy which were influential at that time: an article of ancient philosophy by [Maurice], and Lewes' Biographical History of Philosophy. Believes that Lewes led him and many of his contemporaries to read J.S. Mill. States that in St. John's College in his time 'a meagre abridgement of Locke used to be read in the first year, which 'finally disappeared under Roby's zealous efforts to reform [the students].' In relation to mental philosophy in those days, remarks that there 'must have been persons who were fond of [it]', and reports that he say a copy of the French translation of some of Sir W. Hamilton's essays in the private room of the mathematical tutor Mr Hopkins. Relates that Hershel's Discourse on Natural Philosophy 'was a book much read at Cambridge.' Mentions the absence of any account of the Greek Philosophy in Thirlwall's 'History', and the political activity in England consequent on the Reform Bill and its results, as possible causes of the lack of interest in [mental philosophy]. Refers for a perceived 'taste for philosophy' arising in the previous thirty years at Cambridge, and cites theological influences as the possible cause, e.g., Butler's Analogy, the sermons of Harvey Goodwin, and Dr Mill's contact with Hare and his Christian Advocate publications. Relates having, with others, admired the Sermons of Archer Butler, and having encouraged Macmillan to buy Butler's manuscripts, and publish the Lectures on Ancient Philosophy. Thinks that they appeared in 1856. Refers to Sir W. Hamilton, who 'became first known to most Cambridge men for his attacks on mathematics and on the Universities', and to W. Walton 'of Trinity Hall formerly of Trin. Coll.'. Adds that in 1834 'Sterling and J.C. Hare and others wanted to found a prize for Essays on the Philosophy of Christianity in honour of Coleridge', but the H[eads] would not allow it. Announces that he shall publish two letters from Whewell to Hare on the subject. .
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13 Jan 1876

166

Rev. D.C. Tovey to Henry Sidgwick. Refers to their meeting on the previous Wednesday, and their discussion in relation to James Macpherson's The Poems of Ossian. Reports that on returning home he fetched out a duplicate proof of a paper he wrote on the subject a year previously, and now sends to HS [not included]. Refers to the paper as 'the conclusion arrived at by a man who had read just Macpherson's Ossian and the last apologist for Macpherson and "combined his information".' Reports that when the man he reviewed replied to him, Tovey discovered that he had not studied 'the thing he wrote about'. Discusses the work, and the reaction of Tovey and HS to it, and to 'the passages reproduced in "Werther"'. Suggest that Macpherson 'might have developed into a poet of high rank on his own account'. Confesses that it is very seldom that he has an opportunity of talking to anyone about such things, and that HS's nephew Arthur Benson is the only friend to whom he has written 'about books etc. for many months.' .
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14 Jun 1895

167

Rev. D.C. Tovey to Henry Sidgwick. Expresses his appreciation at the fact that HS read his article and wrote to him about it. Replies that he does mean that [Strathmashic] was an accomplice [in the fraud surrounding the writing of The Poems of Ossian by James Macpherson]. Refers to 'Temora', and to the difference between the Gaelic of the narrative parts and that of the lyric parts. Laments that The Guardian has limited the space to be given to his article. Reports that he is [ ] 'on "Lear" now, - a sort of school edition', on which he has 'some interpretations which are new.' .
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3 Jul 1895

168

Rev. D.C. Tovey to Henry Sidgwick. Declares that the author of the poem 'Contemplation' was the Reverend Richard Gifford, who lived until 1807. States that the poem appeared in 1753, three years after the Elegy, and claims that there is no doubt that the form of 'Contemplation' 'was suggested by Gray's successful precedent.' Relates that Burbeck Hill thought that he had discovered the poem in the British Museum, but that it had been well known before this, and it is quoted in [Cl ] Cyclopaedia of English Literature, volume one. States that the name is sometimes given as 'Giffard', and that he was domestic chaplain to the Marquis of Tweeddale, and related to that family. .
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1 Mar 1898

169

G.M. Trevelyan to Henry Sidgwick. Writes that HS's letter gave him great encouragement and pleasure. Reports that he is in 'a cold fit' about his book, which he refers to as 'a second-rate' history book. Declares how much he values the opinions of HS and others. Agrees with HS 'about the faulty construction of the first part', and that th story of the Peasant's Rising 'could have followed straight after the last paragraph of Chap III'. Paragraph crossed out in pencil: Expresses how much he enjoyed, and profited from, the Methods of Ethics; reports that he read The Republic again that summer. Refers to the 'struggle across the Channel', which, he claims, 'is now neither more nor less than God v the Devil with the odds on the Devil.' Refers to the Dreyfuss Affair. Quotes a stanza from Heine's. .
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19 Aug 1899

170

G.O. Trevelyan to Henry Sidgwick. Invitation to HS and Mrs Sidgwick to dine with them 't�te � t�te' on Saturday at 8.' Envelope included. (2 docs).
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[ ] Apr 1883

171

G.O. Trevelyan to Henry Sidgwick. Reports that 'the division is put off' until the following week, and states that they would still love to come to visit HS, if the latter will still have them, from Saturday to Monday. Asks him to send an answer by telegraph. .
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2 Jun 1886

172

E.B. Tylor to Henry Sidgwick. Announces that he is 'returning Podmore with thanks' [not included]. States that he wishes the Society [for Psychical Research] every success in its new departure. Thinks that it would be absurd 'to set aside telepathy and the like as impossible on a priori grounds'. Intends to follow the Journal of Psychical Research in its new volumes, and thanks HS for informing him of the present states of the enquiry. Announces that he must give up coming to Cambridge that term. .
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2 Feb 1898

173

J. Tyndall to Henry Sidgwick. Writes in reply to HS's plea for a recommendation of a teacher. Observes that HS's difficulty is enhanced by the range of subjects which he requires the teacher to undertake. Suggests that he limit himself for the present 'to such subjects as can be taught in a real and healthy manner'. Claims that the back-bone of modern science is formed by chemistry and physics. Announces that he knows of one man who is likely to suit HS's requirements: a German, Dr Debus, who is a chemist, has a thorough knowledge of physics and is a good mathematician. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society and an examiner of the University of London. He has been teaching boys in England for the previous fifteen years. Explains that he recommended him some time ago to a professorship at Sandhurst 'but they preferred an Englishman.' .
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[1866]

174

Fr. George Tyrell, S.J. Writes on hearing the news of HS's poor health. Explains that he has 'known' HS for many years through his 'helpful books'. Informs him that he has said Mass twice for him, and has him continually in his prayers. Refers to the differences and similarities between the two, and to HS's loyalty to the truth. .
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3 Jul 1900

175

John Venn to Henry Sidgwick. Expresses the sadness he felt on hearing from Bradbury the previous day that HS was, like himself, 'lying ill here in London.' Suggests that their illnesses came upon them after HS's 'pleasant little dinner at Newnham.' Reports that he had been suffering from quite serious bouts of pleurisy and pneumonia. Refers to HS's own condition as 'some internal complaint requiring an operation', and hopes that the operation has been successful. Announces that he cannot attend 'the Election on the 30th', and reminisces about past elections; those of 1866, 1872 and 1883. Remarks that the Tripos 'has not been what ardent young teachers of 1865 expected.' Sends his 'earnest sympathy to Mrs Sidgwick. Reports that his own wife 'bore up wonderfully for all the first 6 weeks but has now had to go back home'. Hopes to move home in a week. Feels 'pretty confident' that he shall pull through, and hopes that HS does so too. .
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13 Ju[] 1900

176

Arthur W. Verrall to Henry Sidgwick. Announces that he thinks he 'can manage 'B[ ]-Macmillan'' the following term, and states that it would suit him best if the lectures could take place late in the term. Quotes what he terms as 'this very recently discovered P[lautine] fragments':, of which he gives the suggested translation: '"It is a great grind working up Moliere for ladies"'. Asks HS for his suggestions. .
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26 Nov 1881

177

Arthur W. Verrall to Henry Sidgwick. Writes from St Beatenberg, 'near T[uteslaken], on a hill side looking over the lakes of Thun.' Announces that he and his wife are going to Baden on the following Saturday, in order to try the baths and waters there. States that he has derived much good 'from mountain air and complete idling'. Reports that Murray has been with them most of the time, and that he has proved to be an excellent companion. He has now gone home, and Miss Harrison has joined them. She is 'probably to carry off Helen to the mountains' when he and Mrs Verral go to Baden. Reports that they spent nearly three weeks about the Lake of Lucerne, and have been in St Beatenberg for about ten days. Refers to the weather and the scenery, and his activities. Reports that they follow the newspapers, and that letters from England bring reports of HS from time to time. Presumes that he is at [Aldgate], but sends the letter to Cambridge 'for safety.' Refers to Frank Sidgwick's poems. Discusses hotels and the difficulty of making acquaintances in them. Reports that his wife is 'fairly well', and hopes that Baden 'may supply something for her.' Does not think that she will go to Paris. Announces that they will not be going home until September, and states that the house is at HS's service until then. .
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12 Jul 1900

178

Baron Friedrich von Hügel to Henry Sidgwick. Comments and gives criticisms on HS's 'Outlines' [of the History of Ethics]. Points out some misprints. In relation to form, refers to one sentence, which he cannot understand, and wishes to have clarified. Takes HS to task in relation to 'statements of fact and opinion, with reference to the persecution of Christian, heathens, heretics and Arians; St Bonaventure's teachings; the Reformation and Luther and Calvin, and the latter's teachings on sexual matters. Refers to Luther's decision as to Philipe of Hesse's polygamy and his Sermon on Marriage. States that he is 'glad to find how largely so careful and first hand a student of that period as James G[ ] has emancipated himself from the Reformation legend.' Looks forward to a careful study of HS's Methods of Ethics. Praises HS, and discusses the value of criticism. .
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25 Oct 1890

179

Baron Friedrich von Hügel to Henry Sidgwick. Thanks HS for sending him the third edition of his Outlines of the History of Ethics. Reports that he had already bought a copy, which he gave away when he received another copy from HS. Reports that he has now read, 'with much interest and gratification', his modifications and additions, 'especially the note about the Heathen Roman Persecutions and the amplification of the account of S. Bonaventure.' Has not yet had time to read his additions to his previous account of Hume, Adam Smith and Bentham. Looks forward to reading the Methods of Ethics. Observes that HS has 'done nothing to the Z[ ] account.' Still believes it to be one-sided and misleading. Hopes to meet HS in Cambridge in the spring. Mentions the 'handsome allusion to the criticism of correspondents on p.x', and is pleased to count himself as one of the persons alluded to. .
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18 Jan 1893

180

Baron Friedrich von Hügel to Henry Sidgwick. Reports that he writes the letter away from home; is down in Bournemouth with his sick sister. Expresses his sorrow at HS's illness, and at the news that the doctors fear that his health may preclude his returning to his full literary activity. Reports that he has been anxious all winter about the state of his sister's health. Tries to comfort HS with the claim that doctors 'are certainly not infallible', and suggests that HS may prove them wrong by producing more work. Claims that he likes to express his 'sense of grateful obligation' and refers to the fact that, as a Catholic, he is a some distance from HS in religious matters. Refers to Wilfrid Ward, Fr Tyrrell, W.J. Williams, von Hügel's brother and the latter's wife, as those who would express similar convictions and sentiments as von Hügel relation to HS. Quotes Basil Champney as having declared, with reference to HS, that 'there can have been but extraordinarily few men in existence, since the world began, who have had as many friends, and who have been so entirely without enemies.' Reports that he has just had his first exchange of letters with Professor James Ward [a close friend of HS's], whose book was such a great satisfaction to him. .
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23 Jun 1900

181

Charles Waldstein to Henry Sidgwick. Refers to HS's impending 'serious operation'. Attributes to him and Bradshaw the main credit for 'any good work' that he [Waldstein] may have done since coming to Cambridge. Writes of how much HS's personality and example have influenced him. Asserts that the credit for the improvements to university life over the previous twenty years is due to HS and others who stood by him. .
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30 May 1900

182

Sir Spencer Walpole to Henry Sidgwick. Refers to a question asked by HS 'in the Smoking Room at Wellington about the app[ ] of the [Sclavonic] man to the modern Slav.' Quotes Letti�, Gibbon and Isaac Taylor on the subject, referring to the German and Greek empires, the Franks, the Hungarians, and to [ ] Study of Words. .
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14 Oct 1889

183

Mary A. Ward [Mrs Humphry Ward] to Henry Sidgwick. Expresses her delight that HS liked her novel Marcella. Refers to 'the suggestion with regard to the Library', for which she is most grateful. Announces that she is having a copy 'nicely bound', which she will write in and send to HS. Sends her regards to Mrs Sidgwick. Refers to HS's remark about the characters Wharton and Lady Selina, and mentions Lord Alresford. Confesses that she became tired of some of her 'too numerous characters before the end'. .
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24 Apr 1894

184

James Ward to Henry Sidgwick. Refers to their talk the previous night, and to HS's 'generous proposals'. Asks if HS thinks that the Seniority would let him lecture as his substitute the following Lent term, assuming that HS makes the proposal. Feels duty-bound to lecture on Psychology the following year, and thinks that it would be of advantage to him to lecture as HS's deputy. Does not agree with HS's plan to resign outright. Believes that the latter will be elected as Professor of Moral Philosophy before long. Speculates on what Trinity College would do 'in such a case'. Remarks that appointments by the University under new statutes 'have...a very small present value.' Thinks that he ought to 'take the first any way eligible post that offers elsewhere', but if he could be certain of taking over some of HS's college duties, he would be willing to wait for a place on the college staff that would ensure him of the retention of the tenure of his fellowship. Explains that what he values about a Cambridge appointment is 'the greater leisure and greater specialization'. Is aware of the danger of 'drifting on in uncertainty'. Declares that under the old statutes he has two years left, and he understands that it takes about that time to get a school inspectorship. Refers to HS's kind proposition as 'embarrassingly generous'. .
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12 Feb 1881

185

James Ward to Henry Sidgwick. Discusses Kant's work. Believes that he wrote 'den not der'. Claims that he 'is going to shew that space is a priori gegeben, not what space, as a priori gegeben is.' Discusses the concept of space, and the terms Begriff and [Versharung]. Thanks HS 'for the reports returned.' .
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19 Dec 1898

186

James Ward to Henry Sidgwick. Continues discussion on concepts and passages in Kant, including the debate as to whether 'der' or 'den' Begriff should be read, and the meaning of 'als a priori gegeben'. Also refers to the concept of space. .
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22 Dec 1898

187

James Ward to Henry Sidgwick. Sets down a few points in relation to the needs of their department and the needs of departments connected with it. Suggests that an additional 'Reader' is needed to supplement the Professor of Mental Philosophy and Logic. States that psychology, logic with mathematical development, history of philosophy and metaphysics 'can never all be adequately dealt with by one man.' Believes that experimental psychology 'deserves a Reader and requires a Laboratory and funds for its maintenance.' Suggests that �2000 would be enough to cover a laboratory and equipment. States that Cambridge needs a professor of Anthropology and an anthropological museum, and that lecture rooms, a professors' room and a library are required. Refers also to the claims of [the departments of] political philosophy and sociology. .
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22 Mar 1899

188

W.G. Ward to Henry Sidgwick. Announces that he has just published an article on Free Will in the Dublin Review, which he intends to send on to HS. Declares that he would be grateful to the latter if he would read it, and give his judgment on it. Claims to feel always so 'at home' in HS's writings. Reports that he has received 'an extremely complimentary letter from Bain', with whom he is 'in controversy', and informs him that his name is mentioned in the last paragraph. .
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5 [May 1879]

189

W.G. Ward to Henry Sidgwick. Thanks HS for 'the kind attention' he gave to Ward's essay. Reports that he has had one of two letters from Bain, 'who intends to reply'. Expresses the hope that he will have the opportunity of entering on the [ ] questions raised by HS. Confesses to feeling great confidence, but states that he feels strongly that a good deal more has to be said. Hopes that the objection HS has made will help him to bring out his meaning on one or two points with much greater clearness. .
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11 Jun 1879

190

W.G. Ward to Henry Sidgwick. Informs HS that he has sent him a paper entitled 'Supplementary Remarks on Free Will', which is 'very easy reading and not long'. Hopes that HS will read it. Believes that on reading it HS will realise that his criticisms of Ward's previous paper were based on misconception of his meaning. .
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12 Oct 1879

191

W.G. Ward to Henry Sidgwick. Hopes that HS has received his paper '"Ethics etc."' Draws his attention to a reference to himself on page 25. States that he had hoped to make more remarks on his volume, but did not have enough room. Declares that he is looking forward with great interest to [ ]. .
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2 Feb 1880

192

Brooke Foss Westcott, Bishop of Durham, to Henry Sidgwick. Believes that the Eranus Society began at the end of 1871, but laments the fact that the original circular is [lost]. Hopes that the society still flourishes. Refers to discussions on papers that took place at its meetings. Confesses that he can recall only two of his own, 'and none of Hort's.' Regrets that HS gave his authority to calling Collectivism Socialism, and asks if these two concepts are not diametrically opposed. .
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12 Oct 1895

193

Brooke Foss Westcott, Bishop of Durham, to Henry Sidgwick. Declares that he prefers to use his own name, and asks old friends to use it 'for the sake of the association.' Declares that the previous day he had said that he did not think that any movement would be made at Cambridge to obtain degrees for women. States that the principle on which his opposition to the measure was based remains unchanged. Does not believe that Cambridge students can be at a disadvantage. Declares that '[some] [other] people in England cannot have this Hindu superstition [in] [to] the degree letters.' Doesn't feel able to sign the memorial. Is glad to know the date of the beginning of the Eranus Society. .
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19 Dec 1895

194

Brooke Foss Westcott, Bishop of Durham, to Henry Sidgwick. Expresses his pleasure at receiving 'so good an account' directly from HS. Asks him where he might find the best discussions of the idea of Empire. Reports that he hears from time to time with great interest of HS's discussions at the [Eclectic] Society from T.B. Strong. .
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15 Jun 1900

195

Philip H. Wicksteed to Henry Sidgwick. Refers to HS's 'kind note' of 4 August, and a copy of 'the "Principles". States that he has not yet received the new edition, but is looking forward with great interest 'to the opportunity of studying the book again.' Is glad that HS found his notes interesting and states that he shall be careful 'not to take for granted that modifications of the text mean acceptance of the criticisms.' Complains of the little time he has in which to pursue his economic studies. .
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9 Sep 1887

196

Sir Roland Knyvet Wilson to Henry Sidgwick. Informs HS that the Government have notified to their 'TCS men of both years that the �150 grant will be continued to them for a 3rd year should they choose to remain in residence conditionally on their graduating in honours.' Hopes that this will 'remove all reluctance on the part of the Colleges to receiving the men and...have the effect of attracting a somewhat higher average of ability in future years.' Sends his regards to Mrs Sidgwick. States that, for HS, 'the whole benefit of this change would probably have been reaped by Oxford'; hopes they get their fair share of it. .
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11 Jul 1884

197

W.N. Woods to Henry Sidgwick. Having finished his study of philosophy at Cambridge, writes to express his gratitude to HS for all he learnt from him. .
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198

F. W�stenfeld to Henry Sidgwick.
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9 Feb 1865

199

F. W�stenfeld to Henry Sidgwick. Auf Deutsch .
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13 Jun 1866

200/1

F. York Powell to Henry Sidgwick. Refers to 'a bit of "last books"...gotten from Fisher the authority here on T[ ]' [included]. .
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19 May 1891

200/2

MS lists of, and notes on, French and German books. Lehrbuch du Deutschen Rechtsgeschicht by Schr�der; Gewissenshaft Recht by Gierke; Deutsche St�dtverfassung by Von-[Maurer], '"Die Entstehung du Deutschen Stadtvarfassung"' by Schulte, which was commended by Weiland; Die Oberhof zu Lubeck by Michelson. '"Les Communes sous les Capetiens"' by [Luchaire]; '"Les Etablissements de Rouen"' by Ging; 'Le treis Etat apres la Charte de Beaumont' by Bonvalot; La Charte de Louis et ses filiales by P[ron]. Note states that '[a]lmost all these references and many others can be found in Gross' notes to his chapter on the Affiliation of Medieval towns.' .
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201

Edward M. Young to Henry Sidgwick. Appreciates HS's long letter. Reports that he has been well informed of Trinity, and more particularly, of 'Apostolic' news. Refers to his present illness. Asks for HS's advice in relation to whether or not he should take the Tripos examination or to stake his credit on some future Fellowship Exam. Asks whether he should study Pindar, Martian, Propertius and others. States that if he has any time it must be devoted partly to history and partly to '[Gk] Comp'. Asks if it is 'not fearful to forget the Greek for the simplest words, and to feel as well able to compose an air as an Iambic'. Reports that to him were sent three copies of Horace, which he discusses. Claims that '[Burnaud] would have written a more telling piece for the stage, and Trevelyan should have produced something more worthy of his pen for the general public', but says that it nevertheless gave him an hour's laughter. Expresses regret that he missed 'the Professor's [Rhesio]', and asks if he was Platonical or ironical. Refers to a report in 'the "Standard"' about M. Milnes' attempt to canvass for Lord Palmerston in Cambridge within a few hours of the Chancellor's death. Expresses his contentment that HS [and others] 'have thrown the mantle upon Stanning', and supposes that the Duke of Devonshire 'is pretty safe of the Chancellorship'. Presumes that Browning 'must have come down heavy upon [HS and others]...with his loyalty, during the last few days.' Refers to 'the great American debate', and is glad that the Arbitration [ ] will now be squashed. Refers to Miller's arguments, which he claims he could not have endured any more than HS. Tells him to remind Cowell, if he is still at Cambridge, that he promised to write to him. .
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26 Dec [1861]

202

Edward M. Young to Henry Sidgwick. Owning himself to being 'considerably at Trinity' that night, and being in a philosophical mood, asks after the nature of HS's discussions. Claims that HS's approval of his [degrading] 'was the more consoling as Tommy was vehement against it'. Reports to having caught a cold in his throat, but to be otherwise convalescing. Announces that they are to go to St Leonards or Brighton soon. Refers to Goodford's promotion,and states that 'Carter must be his successor', as one of the under-masters. Discusses Windham, who he claims to be mad, and refers to an incident in which his tutor Balston 'turned him out of his house for stabbing a boy'. Reports that he tried to get Goldwin Smith from [Mendies], but they had not sent it yet. States that the more Heterodoxy he reads, the more orthodox he becomes, and claims that his illnesses bring him to old faiths 'making them brighter, and clearer of difficulties than before'. Refers to the fact that his theses generally start from Genesis, of which the more he reads, the more he sees the impossibilities of disconnecting it from the doctrines of the New Testament. Hopes that Arthur 'is not the worse for the Craven [scholarship]', as he has heard that he was ill during it. Refers to his [Young's] 'Eton plan'. Wishes that he were not so cut off from HS and others. Asks if Trevelyan is hunting and sends his love to him. .
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15 Feb [1862]

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Edward M. Young to Henry Sidgwick. Refers to having received that morning from HS a note, which filled him with sorrow. Quotes the words that Jesus uttered on the cross before he died, and hopes hopes that these words, which had been used by Polycarp, Bernard, Luther, [Huss] and others at their death, will be also used by HS at his demise. Refers to HS's 'dear wife, for whom they feel for 'most deeply'. .
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30 May 1900