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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.
101	Henry Sidgwick: Letters to Nora Sidgwick on or after Sidgwick's death, Mary Sidgwick to HS, HS to Spencer Baynes
102	Henry Sidgwick: Reviews of Henry Sidgwick: a memoir, biographical materials
103	Henry Sidgwick: Letters to Nora Sidgwick
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Additional Manuscripts c

Title	Henry Sidgwick: out-letters
Reference	98
Covering Dates	1862–1900
Extent and Medium	1 vol

Trinity/Add.Ms.c/98 contains:

1/1-2

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Offer to Patterson and Lanczys of rooms in Trinity College during the vacation. With envelope. (2 docs).
1 doc.

[17] Jul 1882

2/1-2

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Advises Patterson that if he should arrive early and find HS out, the porters will direct them to the two sets of rooms; those of G.W. Balfour and those of Sir W. Harcourt. Invites him and Lanczy to breakfast in Newnham. With envelope. (2 docs).
1 doc.

Jul 1882

3/1-2

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Refers to Patterson's letter to him, and agrees that it seems 'very unlikely that Eb[ ] got 10,000 florins from the 'Times' for correspondence about Hungary'. Believes that Bryce would be able to find out 'whether he got a salary that [Patterson] would regard as adequate'. Suggests that corresondence addressed to Alassio in Italy would be adequate to find Bryce. Announces that he returns to Cambridge at the end of the following week or beginning of the week after [17 or 19 January]. With envelope. (2 docs).
1 doc.

10 Jan 1885

4/1-2

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Believes Bryce to have returned, and announces that he received a letter from him a day or two previously, in which he informed HS that he was on the point of starting for England. Promises to think over the matter 'with the new lights', and declares that it seems difficult to do anything 'if one does not know the editor or Walter.' With envelope. (2 docs).
1 doc.

19 Jan 1885

5/1-2

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Intends to see a friend from the Times that morning. Asks Patterson to meet him that evening at the Great Northern Hotel. Announces that he shall be in the Museum Reading Room almost all day, if Patterson is not able to come to dinner. (2 docs).
1 doc.

31 Jan 1885

6/1-2

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Reports having heard from Bryce, who said that he had written, through Thursfield, and that he hoped to see HS's letter. Suggests that if Patterson could 'defer arrangement for a fortnight or three weeks, probably the matter would have got into a stage when [ ] more could be said about it.' With envelope. (2 docs).
1 doc.

10 Feb 1885

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Postcard. Announces intention of coming to London the following Friday [10 April 1885]. Offers to meet Patterson for a talk. Invites him to Cambridge on the following Wednesday or Thursday if the latter would prefer. .
1 doc.

4 April 1885

8/1-2

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Refers to Patterson's letter of 20 June 1885, which he has 'grossly neglected'. Admits to not knowing of any good essays or books of at all a scientific kind, in English, on methods of history and different schools of [historiography].' Suggest a series of essays written by Seeley a year or two previously in Macmillan's Magazine on the method of writing history. States also that there were four articles in some of the months of 1879, and 'a sort of a[ ] in the Contemporary for June.' With envelope. (2 docs).
1 doc.

2 Jul 1885

9/1-2

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Observes that Patterson's 'plunge into Magyardom is more serious than [Patterson] anticipated' and HS has been considering any suggestions he could make to him, but can find none. Believed that a man such a Patterson ought to be able to earn �200 a year 'without going to Hungary', but does not now think that there is much prospect of him achieving this result. With envelope. (2 docs).
1 doc.

26 Jan 1886

10/1-2

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Invites Patterson to dine with him at the Midland Hotel the following day at 7.30pm. With envelope. (2 docs).
1 doc.

18 Jul 1886

11/1-2

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Promises to do his best to give Dr Frefort 'the latest academic ideas' if Patterson sends him to HS with an introduction. Warns that, being in the vacation, he will have to take his chance of finding people there. States that he does not know any else here whom Patterson knows, except Sedley Taylor. Suggests that, through Bryce, he might find out who there is at Oxford to help him. (2 docs).
1 doc.

29 Jul 1886

12/1and3

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. States that '4 [Pelofis] and 2 Finnish volumes have arrived...but the paper book with the title "[Augol] [ ]" has not appeared nor the "two German "books" nor is the "case of the Latin dictionary" clear to [him]!' With envelope. (2 docs).
1 doc.

13 Aug 1886

12/2

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Postcard confirming arrival of Latin [and] Magyar dictionary and [Augol] [ ]. .
1 doc.

[14] Aug 1886

13/1-2

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Explains the delay in replying to Patterson's letter as being due to 'a difficulty about finding appropriate topics of Consolation - suitable to the unfortunate situation, private and public, which [his] letter depicts.' States that the prevailing idea [in England] is that there is to be no war; and 'that Russia is to have her way in Bulgaria...' Believes that Patterson's colleagues 'will be spared the necessity of going into military quarters', and reports that now 'there appear to be the first mutterings of another scare about Affghanistan [sic].' In relation to Patterson's private troubles, i.e., the small size of his class, states that at Oxford and Cambridge they 'are beginning to consider that it is rather in a Professor's favour if he only gets a small class: it is a sign that his loyalty to his subject is too strong to allow him to degrade it by popularizing it.' In relation to his other problem, i.e., the length of time his lectures take and the fact that he has been called upon to lecture on English literature, to which task he feels himself inadequate, HS charges Patterson with being 'the laziest of men', but someone who, when he makes up his mind to do some work, 'is very exacting in its thoroughness'. Asks if he would like 'an opportunity of getting out of [his] position'. Reports that in England they 'are keeping her Majesty's jubilee in a rather unjubilant frame of mind.' Refers to the state of things in Ireland in negative terms, and to Gladstone, who is 'agitating for Parnell with the reckless impetuosity of his [in every sense] green old age'. Admits to being doubtful about his brother-in-law's [A.J. Balfour]] prospects in relation to coercion, the failure of which will cause his career to be a failure. Predicts that if it succeeds 'the "left wing" of the patriots are likely to dynamite him.' Asks Patterson to send some more news of himself. Tells him that Mrs Sidgwick send her kind remembrances. With envelope. (2 docs).
1 doc.

9 Apr 1887

14/1-2

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Explains the delay in replying to replying to Patterson's letter as being due to HS' wish 'to consult Trotter and some other discreet and experienced person before expressing [his view].' Reports that he has discussed the first of Patterson's queries with Trotter and Michael Foster, and they have all agreed that it is highly unlikely that any publisher would be found who will pay anything to a translator of Mr Loczi Loczy L[ ]'s book, but that a publisher - perhaps Macmillan - might be found who would 'take the risk of the book, if a translation were offered him gratis'. Suggests that he make an application on the subject to the Geographical Society. Offers to apply to the latter society through Francis Galton; asks him to send any notices which may have appeared of it. Asks him to tell him the general character and drift of the article [ ] [ ] II. Explains that the good review tend not to publish translated articles, unless those by foreign authors already known to the English public. Expressed his regret that Mrs Patterson 'is not yet re[ ] to Magyar society. With envelope. (2 docs).
1 doc.

23 May 1887

15/1-2

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. In reply to Patterson's question, HS doubts that any English magazine will be eager to take a translation of an article on the emperor Joseph, unless the article were by a foreign auther already known to the English public. Suggests that Patterson's friend send his article to the 'Contemporary, or the Westminister Review'.. Offers to act as intermediary if the article is to be sent to the Contemporary Review. Offers his sympathy for his domestic troubles. With envelope. (2 docs).
1 doc.

26 Jun 1886

16/1-2

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Sympathises with Patterson with regard to his 'misfortunes'. Asks him to tell G. Lanczy that, on consultation with Seeley, the Regius Professor of History, they are in agreement that Smyth's 'Lectures on the French Revolution' 'is now a quite antiquated book', and not worth buying for the Koloysvar Library. Reports that Seeley had never hear of Professor Miller's '"History Philosophically illustrated"', and that he [HS] thinks that it too 'was rather pass�.' Reports that he cannot find the essay of Patterson's friend and colleague 'Medv...ky'; asks him to tell him the title, and he will try to read it in some library. Undertakes to try 'to secure the favourable notice of "Mind" for Dr Pickler's essay', and asks Patterson to forward the translation to him. Reports that they are 'on tenterhooks, expecting some continental explosion and a conflagration of [ ] extent'. With envelope. (2 docs).
1 doc.

24 Nov 1887

17/1-2

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Reports that he has found Medveczky's essay, but has not yet had time to read it. Undertakes to read it soon. Reports that he has been suffering from sleeplessness for some months, which has led him 'to make a rigid rule of abstinence from all reading after dinner which leads to hard thinking.' Refers to the '"ultra-continental" climate of Pest over the last few weeks', and describes the recent weather in England. Declares that he has been 'rather gloomy lately on various grounds, including the ageing process. Confesses that Trotter's death especially moved him. Declares that his loss 'is all the more irreparable at this crisis, as [Trinity College is] passing thourhg a period of financial distress from the fall in rents'. Undertakes to send some '"in memoriam"' articles that have been written about him by colleagues. Refers to the war 'in [Patterson's] region' and to the slim prospects of peace. States that a European war would be an advantage to England 'in the way of distracting [their] attention from the Irish problem which much wants letting alone'. With envelope. (2 docs).
1 doc.

8 Mar 1888

18/1-2

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Apologises for having neglected Patterson's letter, 'especially the business at the end for [his] [pedagogical] friend.' Declares that as he knows nothing about fortnight programmes, he had decided to wait till his brother Arthur came to see him, as the latter 'is in intimate relations with many schoolmasters.' Explains that Arthur was prevented from coming by a [feverish] cold, and states that he is endeavouring to obtain what Patterson's friend wants 'by the next best channel.' Regrets not being able to do more for Medvecky. Believes that he would have got much information'from D.B.' States that he has lost sight of Ralston for many years, but would be glad to meet him. Regrets to hear Patterson complain about the burden of work, and declares that his experience 'is all in favour of writing out lectures', which not only saves trouble, but also tends to make the lectures better. Asks after Patterson's politics. Refers towards their drift towards Dualism or Federalism. Believes that, 'owing to the fiasco of the "Times" the drift will be apparently very decided for a few months.' Declares that 'the chief hope of the Unionist cause seems...to lie in the chapter of accidents.' Observes that they in England are so engrossed in their own affairs that they only spare a mild interest for [Servia], and the apparently growing success of Russia. Believes that the latter will win in South-Eastern Europe. Declares that they are all delighted with Bryce's book, and asks Patterson whether he had heard of Bryce's engagement to Miss A[ ] of Manchester. With envelope.
2 docs.

[16] Mar 1889

19/1-2

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Explains that the delay in answering Patterson's letter was due to his busy schedule. Regrets to find his missive 'so sad in tone'. Reports that he is 'living personally a very happy life, - having congenial work, a faultless wife, and a constitution that does not seem to be going to break down just yet'. Predicts, however, that he will not reach the age of seventy. As regards public affairs, declares that he shares 'to the full the general disillusionment of political idealists', probably more acutely because he is at present 'trying to finish a book on the Theory of Politics'. States that he is unable to answer Patterson's question about Ossian, but undertakes to find out the answer to it if he has an opportunity. Announces that, apart from the Elements of Politics and university work, his main interest at present 'is the illdefined subject known as "Psychical Research".' Remarks that Patterson's friend Medveczky 'had to hear something of [the concept] at the Congress of Experimental Psychology' at which HS and he met in Paris the previous August. Refers to the 'remarkable success' of Bryce's book, [The American Commonwealth] and to 'the action for libel brought against him by "Oakley Hall" of New York notoriety'. Asks Patterson if he has had the influenza, and what he thinks of the value of 'the pacific assurances circulating in European journalism.' Asks if there is really going to be no war 'because every one is afraid of it', and if 'that excellent patch-work, the Austro-Hungarian monarchy 'is coming unsewn'. Asks him his opinion of Home Rule in Wales. With envelope. (2 docs) .
1 doc.

27 Dec 1889

20/1and3

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Acknowledges receipt of two of Patterson's letters. Reports that he had been away visiting a sick friend at Davos. Regrets to hear that his health has been poor. Declares that he would like to help him in any possible way with regard to the matter of English literature, but confesses that he is 'a mere amateur in this department'. Tells Patterson to send him any questions that arise in the course of his studies, he will try to get them answered by others if he cannot answer them himself. Suggests that he may be able to help him in picking up useful books at secondhand. Remarks that the subject of English literature is fascinating, but unlimited, and that he ought to have some idea of the course Patterson is to teach before giving suggestions. Promises to try to answer the questions in his first letter when he returns to Cambridge, and to find out whether Leslie Stephens books are obtainable cheaply secondhand. Remarks that all of the latter's works are worth reading, but that he has been 'lately almost crushed under the burden of editing the dictionary of biography'.Confirms that he lost his watch at Stanley's wedding. Remarks that he always look forward to finding time for a journey to Hungary, but explains that he is at present busy with bringing out the Elements of Politics. Observes that Patterson does not say anything about politics, and therefore supposes that 'neither Socialism nor the failure of Macedonia are at present disturbing the Hungarian mind much.' Remarks that in England there is a temporary lull: 'everyone feeling that the next session will be decisive for the reputation of the Government. Passes on the 'kind remembrances' of Mrs Sidgwick. With envelope.
2 docs.

30 Jul 1890

20/2

Printed registered post coupon in Hungarian, with blanks filled in, in ink, including the words 'Sidgwick' and 'Cambridge'.
1 doc.

6 Oct 1890

21/1-2

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Reports that he is very busy. Refers to Patterson's letter, in which he gives a 'masterly though fanciful analysis of [his] situation'. Acknowledges the difficulty of increasing his stock of books in English literature. Reports that there is 'a great deal of good work[s] now brought out in England in a handbook form'. Refers to 'an excellent little book on English Composition' brought out by Nichol, late professor of English literature at Glasgow. Claims to be amuzed by Patterson's description of his 'human material.' Observes that 'even in Germany - the land of Geist - it is but a very small percentage of students whose academic study is prompted and guided by a pure love of knowledge.' Contrasts the attitude to the teaching and study of philosophy abroad and in England. Intends to go to Budapest for a holiday. With envelope. .
2 docs.

8 Oct 1890

22/1-2

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Apologises for the delay in replying to Patterson's previous letter. Refers to the problem in English grammar that Patterson put to him, and admits that he is 'very ignorant of the subject', as it was never included in his school studies. Promises to try to get information for him if he finds anyone learned in it. In relation to a question asked in Patterson's last letter, tries to explain the difference between two grammatical tenses. Refers to another question posed in relation to the comparison of adjectives. Hopes that he is in better spirits than when he wrote his penultimate letter. Declares that he is very anxious to go to Pest, but regrets that he doesn't think he will get there that year. With envelope. .
2 docs.

12 May 1891

23/1-2

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Reports that he sent on Patterson's letter of 16 November to his brother Arthur, being himself unable to answer more than a part of it. States his intention of going to visit Patterson in Budapest during the Easter vacation, and will plan a visit to Germany around his Hungarian trip. Hopes his health is better than last year. Reports that he is 'trying to effect a temporary transfer of [his] habits of reflection from the subject of "Politics", on which [he has] more or less concentrated [his] mind for some years, to that of "Experimental Psychology"'. Announces that there is to be a congress held in London on the subject, at which he must preside the following August. Reports that he is staying with Arthur Balfour 'who is putting on his armour for the Parliamentary campaign.' Refers to the coming general election, and declares that he has no doubt 'that the Separatist party will have a majority; but the question is whether they will have a majority large enough to carry so fateful a change as Home Rule [for Ireland].' Asks Patterson to send him Mr Beothy's full title and address. With envelope.
2 docs.

1 Jan 1892

24/1-2

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Declares that he believes 'boardinghouses not managed by masters are peculiar to Eton'. Refers to Rugby, Harrow and Shrewsbury, which were all founded in the sixteenth century, and believes that Rugby did not claim to be a public school until the end of the eighteenth century. States that Judge Hughes was a county court judge, but he cannot remember where, and believes that he has now retired. Hopes that Patterson has recovered from his influenza. Reports that he has escaped the illness, but that both his brothers 'have been attacked either by this infernal complaint or something closely akin.' Still hopes to visit him at Easter. With envelope.
2 docs.

23 Jan 1892

25/1-2

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Declares that he delayed writing to Patterson until he was well in Germany, in order to convince his 'sceptical mind' that he was really going to Pest. Plans to go to Berlin the following day, and stay there a week, and on Friday morning to go to Prague, where he intends to look up a philosopher. Plans to go to Vienna on the Saturday, and on the Monday to Pest, where he will stay until 9 or 11 April. After that he intends to go to Vienna, Munich and Freiburg, returning to Cambridge 23 April. Urges Patterson to write to him if it is not convenient to receive HS on the days suggested. Reports that 'miserable Hales' has told him nothing about Ossian. With envelope.
2 docs.

24 Mar 1892

26/1-2

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Thanks him for his advice, which he intends to take 'if the weather is propitious.' Thinks he will go to Vienna on Saturday, since he must stay in Prague until the afternoon in order to see his professor. Intends to go to P[iersburg] on Sunday, and go down the Danube on Monday, 'if the weather is attractive.' Hopes to arrive at Hungarian Grand Hotel, Budapest, on Monday evening, where he hopes to find a note from Patterson 'with suggestions as to [his] course of action on Tuesday.' Has decided to lodge in the hotel. With envelope. .
2 docs.

29 Mar 1892

27/1-2

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Relates that after leaving Patterson in Budapest he 'went for much briefer visits to Vienna, Munich, Strassburg [sic], Nancy, and Paris'. Claims that the week he spent in Budapest was the part of his tour 'on which the light of memory shines by far the most brightly'..Supposes that the university people 'will by this time have all reassembled', and asks Patterson to send his greetings to Be[ ], Lanczy, Medvecky, Palsky and Vamberg and others. Asks him to send him the address of Professor Szabo, to whom he had promised to send his photograph. Asks him to ask Mr Pickler if he [HS] had promised to send him something, and what it was. Asks him to thank Sir A. Nickelson if he meets him for his kindness to him, and to tell him that the [conversation] of Mr Szillerzy has often recurr to his mind. Declares that if he had the time he would like to write an article on Hungarian politics, but that preparations for the International Congress of Experimental Psychology will absorb his spare time for the following three months. Expresses regret that they did not have more private and personal talk. Sends his greetings to Patterson's wife and daughters. With envelope.
2 docs.

30 Apr 1892

28/1-2

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Explains that he has been busy recently with preparations for the International Congress on Experimental Psychology. Declares that after 4 August he shall be his own master again. Acknowledges receipt of Patterson's 'Grammar', and declares that he is thinking of studying Magyar. Refers to an enclosed account of the elections [not included]. Believes that the Gladstonian majority 'is likely to be between 50 and 60'. Refers to the likely effects of this result on the passing of Home Rule [for Ireland]. Believes that the House of Lords 'will stand firm and throw out the Home Rule Bill. Asks him to remind Medveczky of HS's existence, by giving him his kind remembrances and saying that he has been waiting to receive the present of his philosophical works which he promised to send. Sends greetings to all his 'hospitable Magyar friends.' With envelope.
2 docs.

14 Jul 1892

29/1-2

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Regrets that his influence with London editors is limited to Macmillan, but asks Patterson to send him 'A Martyr'. Is certain that Frederic Macmillan will give him advice as to what to do with it. Undertakes to ask Kegan Paul, in default of Macmillan's advice. States that the only book [by a friend of his] he had published by Kegan Paul had little commercial success. Suggests that a publisher might think it more advisable to publish the two tales - 'A Martyr' and 'Noble Rest' together. Recalls to his 'very pleasant week in Buda-Pest', and sends greetings to [Beothy], Lanczy, Medvecky, [Palszky], W. Bal[ ] and others. With [sealed] envelope. .
2 docs.

21 Oct 1892

30/1-2

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Refers to Patterson's letter, which he has considered and talked over with Bryce. Believes that he should try 'to enter into regular relations with one or more newspapers'. Asserts that 'this does not seem...incompatible with the writing of more occasional letters to refute misrepresentations in other papers.' Discusses suggestions made by Bryce in the course of their conversation. The latter would be willing to act as an intermediary between Patterson and the person who generally supervises the foreign correspondence of The Times. Bryce also has influence in the case of The Speaker ['weekly Gladstonian organ'] and The Manchester Guardian. HS believes that of those three, The Times is the best. Suggests to Patterson that it would be better not to mention to any English journal that he was paid by the Hungarian government, but that he should hint that he had access to the best information. Reports that Mrs Sidgwick has had an accident; 'fall causing slight concussion of brain'. Hopes that Patterson's wife and children are all well. With envelope.
2 docs.

10 Mar 1893

31/1-2

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Explains that he has been very busy with a Fellowship Examination. Regrets that he cannot find an editor for him. States that he has no relations with any journal now, except the Pall Mall Gazette. Suggests that Patterson write directly to the editor of that journal asking him to send him his [Patterson's] friends book to review. Asks him to send the name of the author again. States that he is not surprised that the '"Speaker"' does not altogether find Patterson's articles [on Romania] suitable. With envelope.
2 docs.

8 Oct 1893

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Postcard. Acknowledges receipt of Patterson's letter, and expresses regret in relation to the obstacles in the way of the plan that they had discussed. Regrets also that he can do little to help. Reports that everyone is getting very tired of the discussion on the Home Rule Bill - 'as every one knows that the real contest is to come at the next general elections. .
1 doc.

[14] Jul 1893

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Postcard. Reports that he has only found time that day to go to the Union and look through 'the file of P[all] M[all] G[azette]s from Sept. 30th onward.' Regrets to inform Patterson that he could not find the article to which he refers. .
1 doc.

[19] Oct 1893

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Refers to the forwarding of a book to R.L. Stevenson. States that he would have sent it from Budapest. Suggests that he send it to Stevenson's publishers, with a letter asking them to forward it, and that he send money to cover the costs also. According to HS's 'Postal Guide', the cost of sending a package to '"Navigators Islands [Samoa]"' is one penny for every two ounces. Offers to take care of it if he forwards it to him. .
1 doc.

[22] Oct 1893

35/1-2

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Acknowledges receipt of his paper on '"Home Rule" etc.', and notes that there is no covering letter. Asks Patterson whether he has any choice as to the magazine in which it is to appear. Suggests the 'Fortnightly' or 'Macmillan'. Asks if he minds HS altering a word or two, 'and occasionally adding a sentence or two'. Sends greetings to Mrs Patterson and his daughters 'and all Hungarian friends.' Refers to his [HS's] change of address; states that he is living there 'as an appendage to [his] wife who is principal of this institution [Newnham College].' With envelope. (2 docs).
1 doc.

15 Jan 1894

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Agrees to wait before taking further steps about the paper, 'until the P[all] M[all] G[azette] has decided about it.' .
1 doc.

[20] Jan 1894

37/1-2

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Regrets that he has not yet been able to do anything about Patterson's article on 'Home Rule etc.' Blames this partly on the 'quite unconscionable delay of the Pall Mall [Gazette]', and partly to the 'obstinate silence of the editor of the Fortnightly. Reports that he heard some days before 'that the enclosed [not included] article was to appear', and announces that it has just reached him '[Pall Mall Mar.26]'. Supposes that Patterson will answer it. States that he is therefore writing with the other article, as it seemed to him possible that this controversy 'might somewhat change the situation, rendering [Patterson's] article as it stands not quite up to date.' With envelope.
2 docs.

26 Mar 1894

38/1-2

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Suggests that the enclosed [paper] [not included] will seem to him 'to render unneccessary any further refutation of [Ghika]'s article.' Asks him to let him know is this is so, and says that he will then send [Patterson's] other paper 'to fresh editors.' With envelope. .
2 docs.

28 Mar 1894

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Postcard. Explains that Fairfield's letter, which he had sent to Patterson was a cutting from the Pall Mall Gazette. States that he has not yet received news from [Knowles]; declares that he shall now 'give him up and try Fa[ ]. Reports that he has sent on Patterson's enclosure 'on the chance - to the editor.' .
1 doc.

[5] May 1894

40/1-2

Rt. Hon. James Bryce to Henry Sidgwick. States that the Speaker [of the House of Commons] will insert Patterson's article next week. Hopes that the latter's health is, 'if no better, at any rate no worse.' HS to A.J. Patterson. Refers to an enclosed letter [included, see above], which will show Patterson that 'the article on Civil Marriage on Hungary is launched on its course'. Reports that he tried to have it published in the Pall Mall Gazette, but the sub-editor wrote to him 'that it was too "ancient history" for a daily newspaper.' States that on closer inspection HS perceived that 'it proclaimed a triumph of the "Liberal Party" in Hungary', from which he inferred that it was 'not really suited to a Conservative organ, and so handed it on to Bryce.' Perceives that 'a division of labour is desirable in placing [Patterson's] article before an English public.' States that 'those that relate to the claims of nationalities are likely to suit a Conservative taste, but those that relate to the claims of religious denominations must be allotted to Liberal editors.' Hopes that Patterson is in better health. With envelope.
3 docs.

23–4 Jul 1894

41/2

Letter from D.I. Ghica to the editor of the Pall Mall Gazette, extracted from the latter of 5 May 1894: 'The Roumanians in Transylvania'. Reply to letter by 'Mr. Moln�r of Buda-Pest on the subject of [Ghica's] article concerning the Roumanians in Transylvania'. .
1 doc.

5 May 1894

41/1and3

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Refers to enclosed cutting from the Pall Mall Gazette [included]. With envelope.
2 docs.

6 May 1894

42/1-2

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Expresses his sympathy with Patterson on hearing of his misfortunes, and reports that he has instruct his bankers to send him an order or draft 'on some banker at Gra[ ] for the equivalent in Austrian money of 5�.' Reports that he leaves for the Continent on Friday, and gives the address in France where HS will be found until the end of the following week. In relation to Patterson's articles, explains that he sent him Bryce's letter in order that he might order 'the "Speaker"'. Does not know whether his article appeared or not in the 28 July issue of that publication as Bryce had promised. With envelope. .
2 docs.

15 Aug 1894

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Postcard. Reports that he has been to 'the Union' and has found that the ' "Speaker" ' of 28 July contained the article, and has ordered Macmillan and Bowes of Trinity Street, Cambridge to forward it to Patterson. .
1 doc.

[16] Aug 1894

44/1-2

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Attributes his delay in replying partly to 'the uncommunicativeness of the editor' to whom he entrusted Patterson's 'priceless M.S.' States that the editor had committed himself to publishing it, but not at any specific time. Reports that on receiving Patterson's letter he wrote at once to the editor to ask him why he did not publish the article He received the reply the ' "the British public at present would not read anything about Home Rule" '. Explains that he wrote again to him suggesting that the title should be altered, as the article was not about Irish Home Rule, and asked him to send it back to him so that Patterson could make some alterations to it. States that he has not yet received a reply. Sends Patterson a copy of his paper, so that he may make some alterations to it. Refers to the fact that he [HS] had written a few introductory sentences to the article. With envelope.
2 docs.

15 Feb 1895

45/1-3

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Two cuttings from Hungarian newspapers. One article entitled 'Angol tud�s Magyarorszagr�l.' The other article begins with the sentence 'Ha Budapest a j�v[�] het esztend[�] alatt ugyanannyit halad, mint a mennyit a legk�zelebb mult h�t �v alatt haladt, akkor egyike lesz Eur�pa legjobban �p�lt es legszebb v�rosainak.' With envelope.
3 docs.

[21 Oct] 1894

46/1-2

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Refers to Patterson's last letter, which reached Cambridge a day or two before HS contracted influenza. Explains that he is in Seaford, Sussex, for convalescence. With reference to Patterson's article on 'Home Rule in Austria-Hungary', suggests that unless he is strongly moved to alter it, he should not do anything with it. Reports that the editor has accepted it but does not want to publish it, because he mistakenly thinks it is about Irish Home Rule. Thinks that if the reference to Home Rule were to be eliminated 'its interest for English readers generally would be impaired', but that the editor would probably find some other excuse not to publish it.. Declares that he will try to see the editor in London about the matter. Reports that Bryce is very busy now; he is chairman of a Royal Commission as well as President of the Board of Trade. Sends greetings to Patterson's wife and daughters. Reports that Mrs Sidgwick is 'temporarily absent, attending her Royal Commission.' With envelope. .
3 docs.

28 Mar 1895

47/1-2

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Reports that he got Patterson's article typewritten and sent it off to the editor of the 'Academy', but has as yet not had any reply. Explains that the interest in England in Hungarian and Roumanian [sic] matters is very limited. Suggests that the article 'would have been better if it had had more the air of giving a summary of the controversy, and less the appearance of being two reviews rolled into one.' Reports that they [in England] are taking more interest than usual in Austrian affairs, 'owing to the general upsetting of arrangements that seems to be going on', and that their interest is being stimulated by the ' "object-lessons" ' that they think they are receiving in the working of Federalism. Declares that 'the political barometer is pointing to Federalism as the next form in which the Irish question is likely to come before [them].' Observes that at the present the Liberals and the Home-Rulers seem to be losing ground. Hopes he is better than when he wrote, and sends greetings to his wife and daughters. With envelope.
2 docs.

20 Jun 1895

48/1-2

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Refers to Patterson's article, which appeared in 'the "Academy" ' two weeks previously. Hopes that his 'Rouman professor' has not heard of it. Reports that he is making a final attempt to persuade 'the faithless editor' of the National Review to put in Patterson's former article. Having been told that there was no interest in the subject of Home Rule in Austria-Hungary, HS learned that Earl Crewe, the late Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, has written an article on Irish Home Rule in which he refers to Austria-Hungary as a parallel. Refers to what Patterson told him about his political situation. Reports that in England 'the prospects of ecclesiastical bodies seem to be looking up - in the general [rout] of the so-called Liberal Party.' Does not think it will go very far, however. Reports that 'there is a general calm' in the political atmosphere of England, 'such as normally succeeds a decisive Conservative reaction'. Reports that [the Sidgwicks] are at present on their holidays 'enjoying weather quite unusually delightful.' Expresses regret at hearing of Patterson's trouble about his brother. With envelope.
2 docs.

24 Sep 1895

49/1-2

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Refers to the invitation to accept an honorary doctor's degree' made by Patterson to him in his letter of 24 April, which would like to accept if possible. Regrets that he is not able to come to Budapest to receive it in person on 13 May. Explains that he must attend an important meeting of the Council of the University of Cambridge on 11 May, and the journey that he would have to undertake to reach Budapest in order to attend the ceremony would have a detrimental effect on his health. Asks Patterson to express his grateful appreciation to Professor F�ldes of the honour, and his regret at not being able to accept his invitation. Expresses sympathy with Patterson about the bad state of his health. Asks him where he expects to be in August. Explains that he must go to a Congress at Munich early in that month, 'and afterwards proposed to go to some Bavarian or Austrian mountains', and suggests that they might meet. Asks him to send him a postcard when his plans are fixed. Sends greetings to his family and to Professors B[eothy], Medvecky and L�nczy. With envelope. .
2 docs.

27 Apr 1896

Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson. Postcard. Reports that he not going any farther east than Munich that year. Explains that his time is very short, and that Bryce has asked him 'to go with him to some high Alpine place'. His wife's health necessitates 'the same treatment'. Expresses regret that he won't see Patterson. .
1 doc.

[30] Jul 1896

Henry Sidgwick to Mrs James Ward. Sends back the [F ] and the number of the Hampstead Annual [not included]. Of the former reports that he could only read it slowly on account of his rusty Italian, and remarks on the first volume in which there were chapters that relate to St Francis. Remarks on the na�vet� of the earlier chapters. Remarks that he liked von Hügel's article, although does not think that he established a very clear relation between the life of St Catherine as he presents it and 'the [ ] of the dangers of onesidedness of mysticism which ends the article.' States that the saint's face is very attractive and is not sure that he should have discerned any mysticism in it. Believes that von Hügel has tried to pack too much philosophy of religion into his article. .
1 doc.

31 Mar 1900

51a

Henry Sidgwick to Wilfred G. Ward. Copy of letter. Refers to Ward's biography [of his father], which he was finishing when the latter's letter arrived, and which he much admires. Remarks that Ward has completely overcome 'a certain difficulty' in his task, namely the existence of 'two opposite dangers of failure in giving a full and adequate picture of [his] father.' States that he was most interested in the chapter on the New Utilitarianism, and remarks that Ward's father appears to have 'strikingly anticipated an important part of the argument of the Grammar of Assent.' .
1 doc.

17 Jul 1893

Draft MS paper: 'Theory of Almsgiving'. With annotations, amendments and emendations.
1 doc.

n.d.

Draft MS paper on the English Poor Law and the 'C.O.S.'. With annotations, amendments and emendations.
1 doc.

n.d.

Henry Sidgwick to E.M. Young. Reports that he only heard a week ago that Young 'had found it advisable (and also feasible) to degrade.' Claims that he was very glad to hear the news, since even if he had been able 'to go in by "making an effort" ', it would have been a very unsatisfactory [culmination] to three years work. Sympathises with him that he will have to work a year more at the old curriculum. Hopes that he is progressing. Reports that he met Cowell in London on Saturday, and he was wondering whether Young would go abroad with him. Recounts that he found Arthur 'only just able to work' when he arrived in Cambridge on Saturday, as he had played fives, which brought on his irregular circulation. Believes that 'it is just about an even chance whether he gets the Craven or not'. Reports that they were quite surprised at having the senior after all in Trinity. Hopes that Barker will conform, and states that Jebb was in good spirits and reading hard. Recounts that [Shilleto] 'reports favourably of his freshness', but is not very strong in health. Refers to the fact that Young was at Eton with Windham, and asks if he thinks he is 'MAD, or only mad.' Declares that 'Wilson is convinced he was a lunatic', but every other Eton man HS has seen states the idea to be ludicrous. Relates a conversation he had while dining at Merton College, Oxford. States that he thinks the speeches, especially Coleridge's 'disgraceful'. Wishes that he were at Oxford, because 'they are always having exciting controversies which keep them alive.' Relates that Jowett and his foes divide the [attention] of the common rooms with Mansel and Goldwin Smith. Reports that he has just read 'G. S.' "Rational Religion" ', which, he claims, 'seems smashing', but over-controversial. States that '[p]eople consider Mansel's chance of a bishopric as lessened.' Remarks that in his view the tutors at Oxford work harder and the men less than those at Cambridge. Asks Young whether he read W.S. Clarke's Latin Oration. Reports that he went up to Cambridge 'to have a quiet study of Auguste Comte', with whose he has rather less sympathy than before. States that he 'tried to fancy being a Positivist and adoring Guttemberg, the inventor of printing, but...found the conception impossible.' Intends to go up [to Cambridge] on Saturday. States that he thinks better of Horace than most men; discerns in his works 'a good deal of a peculiar fresh humour that [ ]', but sees that it is calculated to disgust many men, and wishes Trevelyan could know it. .
1 doc.

28 [Jan 1862?]

Henry Sidgwick to E.M. Young. Explains that he put off writing to Young until it had been decided whether or not Everett should be elected to 'the Society'. Announces that he had been accepted, and refers to him as 'a very clever man.' Refers to his declaration as 'very extravagant and Americans' and reports that 'old Martin was astonished.' States that now Trevelyan, Thompson and Jebb are gone down, a new and rather striking element is needed. Reports on recent discussions, including Trevelyan's speech criticising young men who give up their early ambitions and become schoolmasters. The latter being 'all for the edification of Fisher'. Remarks that Heathcote is 'still rather below the average of an Apostle but still he is improving.' Reports that there has been nothing heretical so far. Declares that he wishes to relieve himself of the charge of having recommended [Young's] Goldwin Smith as a heretical work. States that it always gives him indigestion to read the Quarterly Review. Refers to the controversy between G. Smith and Mansel, which 'is rather metaphysical than theological. Agrees with Young that illness has the effect of clearing away doubts. Declares that '[t]he Union is falling again rather'. [Incomplete] .
1 doc.

26 Feb [ ]

Henry Sidgwick to E.M. Young. Refers to the fellowships. Hopes that he is enjoying himself quietly. Remarks that 'Everett will be disappointed...but he is elastic.' .
1 doc.

n.d.

Henry Sidgwick to E.M. Young. Congratulates Young on his impending marriage, and wishes him every happiness. Declares that he has 'always looked forward to invading [his] domain at Sherborne some day', and thanks him for renewing the prospect 'with this auspicious addition.' Reports that he and his wife have been 'absorbed in multifarious duties for the last two years; but hope to return to a less complicated existence before long', ans that they would gladly come to see Young in his new state. .
1 doc.

20 Jul 1881

Henry Sidgwick to E.M. Young. States that he has for a long time owed Young a letter about his ' "Apis" '. Reports that some weeks ago he discovered that he had an incurable intestinal disease, 'of which the fatal termination might be postponed by serious surgical operation.' States that the operation is to be performed the following Thursday. Asks him for his prayers. .
1 doc.

29 May 1900

Henry Sidgwick to E.M. Young. Dictated. Refers to Young's interesting letter, which gave him much pleasure.. Explains that he has been confined to bed and is on a fluid diet, and is suffering from a digestive disturbance. Refers to 'the Chinese nightmare', and 'the collision and interpenetration of European [sciences] and [European] institutions'. Sends regards from himself and his wife to Young and Mrs Young. Explains that his wife is writing the letter. .
1 doc.

13 Aug 1900

Henry Sidgwick to E.M. Young. Explains that he and Mrs Sidgwick are intending to travel northwards in two weeks' time and asks Young if they may stay with him from 14-17 December. .
1 doc.

27 Nov 1897

Henry Sidgwick to E.M. Young. Thanks Young for his letter and advice. States that Mrs Sidgwick 'would prefer the wagonette at Edlingham (2-11 on Monday) if it is a fine day', but tells him to exercise his judgment with regard to the weather. .
1 doc.

n.d.

Henry Sidgwick to E.M. Young. Thanks Young for his cheque of �16, and sends him best wishes for the new year 'and the new work.' Invites him to come and stay, when he is 'looking out for Masters.' .
1 doc.

3 Jan 1878

Victoria Welby to Nora Sidgwick (n�e [Eleanor Mildred] Balfour) [NS]. Expresses her sympathy to NS on the death of her husband, HS. States that Mrs Benson encouraged her to send her his letters [included] 'which are of public interest' in case she thinks they should be included in Welby's memoir of HS. Explains that she has only the duplicates of the letters, as the originals are locked up 'in the "plate-room" at home'. Wishes that she could have told HS of her idea, which she suggested under the name 'Significs'; 'now being practically accepted [as of educational value] both [in England] and in Germany.' Complains that until the last few months 'any work of the kind has been impossible to [her]', and that she has had to lose precious years. Refers to HS's splendid mind, 'and the patient kindness with which, in conversation, he would criticise and rectify [her] inevitable crudeness.' With envelope .
1 doc.

Nov 1900

Henry Sidgwick to Victoria Welby. Typed copy of letter. Thanks Welby for sending him her two pamphlets ['Ambiguities' and 'Apparent Paradox'], which he discusses. Declares that it is a difficult matter 'to persuade a plain man to go through the process necessary to attain precision of thought: it requires great literary skill in presenting the process.' Claims that he tried to do something of this sort in his Principles of Political Economy, but fears that he bored the readers. States that he would like to see Herbert Spencer's answer to 'Apparent Paradox'. States that if she wants to call Locke as a witness 'it would be easy to find suitable quotations in Chap. IX of Book III of the "Essay on Human Understanding" ', and that with regard to Bacon, there is Aphorism XV in the Novum Organum. Believes that modern instances are more impressive however. .
1 doc.

11 Aug 1891

Henry Sidgwick to Victoria Welby. Typed copy of letter. Refers to Welby's idea of 'Significs', which, he believes, includes three inquiries. In relation to the inquiry into the meaning of things, he asks '[w]hat is there to be known about the relations of things beyond what we know already', and '[w]hat is the value or worth of things' or '[w]hat is the ultimate end or good to which all the processes of change in the world we know are really means'. Declares the latter as the fundamental question of philosophy, and discusses the likely reactions of 'the ordinary scientist' and the logician to it. .
1 doc.

22 Sep 1892

Henry Sidgwick to Victoria Welby. Typed copy of letter. Apologises for the delay in replying to Welby with reference to her article in Mind. Explains that he has been very busy, and also claims that he does not think he could make any useful suggestions on the question of a paper for the International Congress of Psychology. With reference to her article, states that he agrees with her 'as to the utility of more careful and systematic reflection on the usage of the group of terms' discussed by her. Believes, however, that the question 'is mainly one for logicians rather than psychologists'. Does not believe that it is an appropriate topic for a psychological congress, 'especially as the Congress does not expressly include Inference (of which Interpretation is a species) among its topics'. Suggests ' "Interpretation" as a "psychological process" ' as a title for her paper. Does not remember the topic being expressly treated in recent handbooks of Psychology, and believes that it deserves systematic treatment. Observes that on page 25 she does not include psychology among the list of studies that has a peculiar meaning term correlated with it. Believes that there would be some interest in working out the characteristics of Interpretation as a psychological process. .
1 doc.

31 Jan 1896

Henry Sidgwick to the editor of The New Review. Draft MS letter. Refers to the note on HS's article 'A Lecture against Lecturing' in the June 1890 number of the New Review, as misinterpreting the drift of the article. Explains that his arguments applied to any expository lectures in which the lecturer's function 'is merely to impart instruction by reading or saying a series of words that might be written or printed.' States that they apply to ordinary professional lectures 'in such subjects as classics mathematics and history, no less than to lectures on philosophy'; 'to the great majority of professional lectures delivered in Oxford and Cambridge or in the universities of Germany.' With emendations and amendments. Incomplete. .
1 doc.

1 Jun 1890

Henry Sidgwick to the Hon. Roden Noel. [Draft] MS letter. Refers to Noel's letter upon which he has been meditating, and explains that he has been busy with the education of women. Refers to the term 'absolute', which he declares to be used by both of them in different ways. Feels it important to refute its usage in 'implying that two contradictory opinions about the same object...held by two persons may both be true.' Believes that nothing is intrinsically unknowable. Uses the statement made by Noel in his letter that 'stars do not move in an ellipse rather than a circle, apart from the way in which minds with a certain knowledge view them' to refute Noel's use of the word 'absolute'. States that 'all experiential beliefs...may either actually or conceivably be proved true or false'. With reference to beliefs which do not relate to possible experiences, such as the beliefs of memory '[cf. Ward]', the belief in the existence of the non-ego, or of any object of one's cognition apart from one's cognition, or of any ego except oneself etc., asks 'what criterion or criteria can be given for the truth or falsehood of these beliefs in a most deep and subtle problem of the higher Logic or Metaphysics which [he is] at present meditating.' Announces that he intends to offer a solution in 'April'. Asks Noel why he takes so much trouble to bring HS to agree with him about the unknowable. Declares that both he and Noel believe in the existence of a plurality of egos, and states that if a solitary thinker denies it 'there is no possible test of experience by which his denial may be confirmed or refuted.' Gives an example, using 'A,B,C'. Refers to Noel's assertion that thought or cognition modifies that which is cognised, and asserts that 'the object cognised is not affected, modified by the mere fact of cognition.' Discusses ethical beliefs, to which Noel had referred in his letter. Declares that it seems to him that 'the eternal debate on ethics may be represented as a discussion whether these beliefs are analogous, in respect of the criterion of their truth or falsehood, to experiential or extra-experiential beliefs.' Discusses the differing attitudes of a utilitarian and an anti-utilitarian in relation to ethical beliefs and their identification with experiential and extra-experiential beliefs. Refers to Noel's ethical arguments, and contends that every moralist must obey his own conscience, when he has taken every possible pains to enlighten it, and that 'the injunction of conscience is felt to apply not to him as an individual, but to every person in given circumstances.' Asserts that there is some rule prescribing conduct for a person, not as an individual, but for him as a person of given nature, and in given circumstances. Claims not to have met anyone who have no moral sense at all, but admits to have met some whose '[varying] impulses coloured in the strangest fashion their assertions of objective rightness'. Strongly believes that 'the Right is knowable', if not absolutely, but as a standard to which one may indefinitely approximate. Believes that the current morality is faulty - 'by having too general rigid rules and not making allowance enough for individual differences.' Hopes for progress in ethical conceptions, resulting from observation and experiment. Professes his ideal to be 'a law infinitely constraining and yet infinitely flexible, not prescribing perhaps for any two men the same conduct: and yet the same law...' Declares it to be the longest letter he ever wrote and asks that it be sent back to him. With emendations and amendments. Accompanied by annotated covering sheet. (2 docs).
1 doc.

n.d.

Henry Sidgwick to Mortlock. Draft MS letter. Refers to Mortlock's offer to procure for HS 'some information as to banking business - as conducted in London or any place when bankers deal largely in bills of exchange.' Explains that he has to write a page or two on the subject of banking in a book he is bringing out 'on the Principles of Political Economy', and finds it very difficult to obtain a clear answer from books to the questions that he wishes to ask. Refers to the belief that bankers can obtain, on that part of their resources that they employ in discounting bills, interest higher than they could get by investing in securities. Asks if a banker gets a commission or other extra payment from the trader whose bill he discounts; about what proportion of the bills discounted by a great London bank - apart from the Bank of England - are actually discounted at not more than the published Bank-rate; to what height approximately does the increased charge rise when a higher rate is charged; and is the increase, on the whole, considered to be more than a fair insurance against the additional risk attaching to bills of inferior quality. Annotations in pencil. .
1 doc.

20 Aug 1881

Henry Sidgwick to [ ] Lawrence. [Draft] MS letter. Refers to Lawrence's criticism of Austin, and puts forward his understanding of the difference between the two as to the genus of which Positive Law is a species as depending on the difference between the conceptions of "order" and "uniformity" '. Clarifies the meaning of his statement that positive law in any actual state is not completely orderly. With regard to Grotius' attitude to the 'Roman Jus Gentium', HS fears that he has not made his meaning clear, and tries to put the point to Lawrence in a different way. Discusses the two possible interpretations that Grotius could have had of the above term, and suggests that its misinterpretation could have been the fault of writers subsequent to him. Observes that Lawrence seems to have missed the point of HS's question regarding Roman lawyers and the regulation of international relations. Refers to passages quoted 'in the "Digest" '. Claims that in order to convict Grotius of a mistake on this point, one must 'prove that the Roman jurists would not have used the term "jus gentium" as [Lioy] uses it, if they had had occasion to refer to the same matters.' [Incomplete] .
1 doc.

1 Jan 1884

Henry Sidgwick to [ ] Wallace. Draft MS letter. Announces that he will answer Wallace's letter frankly, and gives his permission to him to communicate anything in it confidentially 'to the other electors.' States that if he had to decide the election the choice would be between Edgeworth and Price, and that he would find it hard to choose. States that despite Palgrave's credentials in the world of banking, and his talent as a statistician and economist, it would be unwise to introduce 'a man of his age into academic work'. In relation to Phelps, does not believe that he is known as an economist outside Oxford. Comments that if the chair were 'Economic History', Ashley would be a good candidate, but believes that 'he would be the first to disclaim any interest in, or faculty of dealing with economic theory...' Of [ ] Smith, states that he only knows his paper in '[Book's] [ ] ["East London [Librar] is [nearly] the title]', which is 'both acute and careful: but it cannot be said to give much evidence of the qualifications required for fitting a chair of Political Economy with real success.' Maintains that both Price and Edgeworth 'have written enough to show that they have a thorough grasp of economic method, and would if elected advance the subject by good work in books and articles as well as by teaching.' Believes that of the two Edgeworth is the most original, but does not feel sure that he would succeed 'in inspiring a general interest in his line of work in Oxford - where mathematical interest is understood to be confined to a few.' Discusses his manner also. Of Price, states that he is 'a thoroughly safe man...', and that 'he is sure to throw himself into his subject and write and teach in a thoroughly competent way.' Believes, however, that there is a danger of him being 'a little dull.' With emendations. .
1 doc.

12 Jan 1890

Henry Sidgwick to [ ]. [Draft] MS letter. Writes to express his opinion 'of the high qualifications of Professor Adamson for the chair of Logic in the University of Aberdeen.' Refers to his abilities, his learning and his experience as an academic teacher, and also to his contributions to the Encyclopaedia Britannica on philosophical subjects. Mentions especially his article on Logic. Refers to his book On the Philosophy of Kant, 'which no English student of Kant can afford to neglect.' Praises his volume on Fichte in Blackwood's Philosophical Classics. On Adamson's work as an academic teacher, HS states that he believes his university fortunate in having been able to secure Adamson's aid as an examiner in the Moral Sciences Tripos. .
1 doc.

12 Apr 1893

Henry Sidgwick to the 'Vice-Chancellor' [of the University of Cambridge]. Refers to the objection urged at the previous meeting of the General Board, on financial grounds, to the appointment of a Professor of Mental Philosophy and Logic with a full stipend of �700 a year. Declares that the proposal to obviate [the objection] by redressing the stipends temporarily to �500 a year also seems open to objection, as the reduction 'might exclude candidates of merit who would otherwise come forward.' States that this last objection would not apply to a similar reduction in the stipend attached to the Knightsbridge Professorship [of Moral Philosophy] salary as HS continues to hold it. Asserts that there is a precedent for this arrangement in that adopted in 1884 when the Readership in Law was established. Suggests, therefore, that the stipend attached to the Knightsbridge Professorship of Moral Phoilosophy should be reduced from �700 to �500 per annum, from the time of the appointment of the Professor of Mental Philosophy and Logic to Midsummer 1902, or until the Knightsbridge chair is vacated if that should occur before that time. With emendations and amendments. .
1 doc.

3 Jun 1896

Henry Sidgwick to Alexander [ ]. Although marked 'private', HS gives his permission for it to be shown to the Committee. States that he knows both Welton and [Winch] 'almost entirely through work done for [him] in [ ] with lectures for Part II of the Moral Sciences Tripos'. Observes that there is some resemblance between them up to a certain point; 'both of them were able and industrious men, "first-class" from an academic point of view'. Declares that Welton had 'a remarkable power of acquisition and adequately intelligent reproduction', but did not strike HS as having much independence of thought or philosophical penetration. States that [Winch]'s work interested him more; does not attribute to him philosophical originality or remarkable penetration, 'but he had a quick and versatile understanding of the bearings of different lines of argument and the points at issue in philosophical controversies'. Discusses certain defects in the manner and breeding of the two men, but emphasises that these defects are only on the surface. Remembers Winch 'as a decidedly pleasant pupil'. Incomplete. With amendments and emendations. .
1 doc.

11 Jul 1899