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- 6 Jun [1869] (Creation)
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Informs her that he cannot come to her speeches, because of his hayfever. Announces that he would like to pay her a visit in July, if it is convenient. Explains that he has been very busy of late, and claims that his 'Destiny for the next few years' is being settled, and when it is, he shall write to her. Reports, with regret, that he hears poor accounts of William. Reports that George Ramsay is in Cambridge, and that he says he is going to call on Minnie. Suggests some reading material for her : Foul Play by Charles Reade, 'a sensation novel by a man of genius who has thrown himself a way; a 'book of travel' entitled Last Winter in the United States by [F. B.] Zincke; and 'entertaining Blank Verse (a rarity)' entitled Lady Grace by Miss Smedley. Refers also to her 'brother's attempt to instruct the gentlemen of the press in simple arithmetic (a complete failure)': his letter in the last Spectator, signed 'A Wrangler'. Advises her to read 'an accompanying book' [not included] dealing with infantile education, which Miss Clough gave him to show her. Sends his love to Edward.
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Part transcription in Sidgwick, Arthur, and Sidgwick, E. M, 'Henry Sidgwick'. London: Macmillan, 1906, p 197-198.
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- Benson, Mary (1841-1918), née Sidgwick, wife of Edward White Benson (Subject)
- Sidgwick, William Carr (1834-1919), fellow and tutor at Merton College, Oxford (Subject)
- Ramsay, George Gilbert (1839-1921) classical scholar (Subject)
- Reade, Charles (1814-1884) novelist and dramatist (Subject)
- Zincke, Foster Barham (1817-1893) author (Subject)
- Smedley, Menella Bute (c 1820-1877) poet and novelist (Subject)
- Clough, Anne Jemima (1820-1892) Principal of Newnham (Subject)
- Benson, Edward White (1829-1896), Archbishop of Canterbury (Subject)