Item 263 - Letter from Henry Sidgwick to F. W. H. Myers

Reports on the arrangements in relation to impending séances; he intends to write to Barkas about Mrs Petty, and to Mrs Reed about lodgings. Suggests that Myers write to John Mould, mentioning their having secured mediums, and inviting him to be present. Thinks that the séances should take place at Dr Barkas' dentistry. Refers to the latter's 'note to paper in [The] Spiritual Mag[azine]' in relation to the tying test, which he proposes should be their principal test. Wishes to reserve the weighing test for London, and refers to their previous preparations at Newcastle. Thinks that they should 'give up' Bishop Auckland this time, 'unless the Pettys fail.' Refers also to Kilburn, and adds that he has asked Barkes to their séances.