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Reference code
Add. MS c/99/202
Title
Letter from Henry Sidgwick to his mother
Date(s)
- [Dec 1875] (Creation)
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1 doc
Context area
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(1838-1900)
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Scope and content
Announces his engagement to Eleanor Balfour. Warns her that no one else is to be told. States that it is 'very wonderful and unexpected happiness.' Wishes to go down to his mother from London on Thursday afternoon, when he intends to tell her about his fiancée, and 'about the need of concealment.' Adds that even Mary must not know 'just yet'; he intends to tell her as soon as he can.