Part 28/1-2 - Letter from Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson

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Add. MS c/98/28/1-2

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Letter from Henry Sidgwick to A.J. Patterson

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  • 14 Jul 1892 (Creation)

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1 letter, with envelope.

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Sidgwick, Henry (1838-1900), philosopher
(1838-1900)

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Trinity College Library, Cambridge

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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 Sidgwick'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'.

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