Item 46 - Letter from Henry Sidgwick to his mother

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Reports that he had heard about Arthur [his injury on the racquet court, see 101/165] from [R. K.?] Wilson, but the latter had not conveyed to him how bad the situation was. Remarks that it is 'a frightfully narrow escape' and that Arthur 'ought to play racquets for the future with a feeling of well-earned security.' Asks if she believes in Sharp as a surgeon. Thinks that his hay fever is beginning quietly; expects it to be 'raging in June', so tells her not to expect him then. States that he may go to London, and possibly to the sea. Thinks that he shall stay in England the following long vacation, as there is a particular subject that he wants to read, and will perhaps take a short holiday in the North. Refers to Dr Temple's involvement in the 'Reform controversy'. States that his letters are 'good in themselves, but do not convey the idea of ripeness'. Expresses his delight at the triumph of the federal cause in America.

Part transcription in Sidgwick, Arthur, and Sidgwick, E. M, 'Henry Sidgwick'. London: Macmillan, 1906, p 129.