Item 97/1-2 - Copy of a letter from Henry Sidgwick to F. W. H. Myers

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Reports that he has received his letter, and declares that he would much like to come and see him at Cheltenham. Announces that he is going to Rugby for a week, and must be in Cambridge from 1 October, 'partly for ladies' lectures, partly to catch zealous pupils who are to be examined in November, and dialectically improve them before term begins.' States that he read his poem, 'Ammergau', in [Macmillan's Magazine], and declares that it did not please him quite as much as 'the Roman poem', but that he liked the close exceedingly. Reports that he returned from Germany earlier than he had intended because of the war. Declares that his sympathies have turned round lately. Asserts that 'there is something almost attractive about French conceit' and that the image of a victorious German is unappealing. Fears that they shall miss each other at Rugby, and mentions that he may go down there again for a day or two if he finds the time, but envisages that they shall meet 'in town'. Offers to introduce him to Hutton. Remarks that 'the Spectator is not particularly good to write for as the editors do so much themselves'. Note by F.W.H. Myers: 'I thought at that time of taking to writing reviews'.

See 100/217.