Item 40 - Letter from Baron Friedrich von Hügel to Nora Sidgwick

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Explains that he heard of Henry Sidgwick's death while he was away on holidays [in Wales]. Refers to the personal loss which he feels, and to Henry's 'never-failing sympathy, stimulation, kindness and example.' Claims that for the last fifteen years and more he has never thought upon, or written about, 'ethical or cognate topics, or indeed discussed any serious matters of any sort with any one' without referring to Henry's methods and works on the subject. Refers to the high regard in which he was held by the Synthetic Society, and to Fr. Tyrrell's reference to 'the finely Christian temper of his mind'. Claims to find consolation in the fact that he has been saved much pain, and a period of frustrating inactivity. Refers to his own sister's illness and possible impending death. Adds that he intends to keep 'that most beautifully characteristic last letter of his...amongst one or two other letters' that he received from him.