Item 7 - Letter from Elizabeth [Betty] Balfour to Nora Sidgwick

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Letter from Elizabeth [Betty] Balfour to Nora Sidgwick

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  • 10 Aug 1900 (Creation)

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Balfour, Lady Elizabeth Edith (1867-1942), social hostess and biographer, wife of the 2nd Earl of Balfour
(1867-1942)

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Trinity College Library, Cambridge

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Reports that 'Frances brought a sad account from Terling', and spoke of Henry suffering more than when she [Betty] was there. Wishes that his suffering could have been alleviated. States that AS was eager to send for L[ ] B[ ] - a great digestion specialist, and hopes that it was worth while. Hopes that AS's visit 'will have been some help and comfort.' Refers to a discussion of Henry that they had 'that night', and thinks that he would have been pleased to hear how warmly [ ] spoke 'of his little book on Ethics - Gerald and AS heartily agreeing.' Reports tht they are 'en route for Paris via Newhaven and Dieppe', and gives an account of their trip. Remarks on the beauty of Rouen. Undertakes to write from Paris if she has anything of interest to tell. Sends on the warmest love of 'S'.

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