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- [8] Feb 1869 (Creation)
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Claims that he has thought a good deal about what she proposed about the Hortons [see ADD.MS.c/101/180-181]. Discusses the education of the son [Fred] and the possibility of his getting a scholarship to Winchester, and of going on the University education. Believes that if he is 'only ordinarily sharp', that he should probably not go to University, and that the Sidgwicks should help the family 'in some more pressing need.' Also discusses the little girl [Rose]'s future, and agrees with his mother in relation to not taking her away from home. Asks how she liked Paracelsus [by Browning], which he thinks 'has splendid stuff', despite being 'much too difficult and obscure'. Reports that Noel has published a volume of poems, which have been reviewed in the Pall Mall Gazette. Asks after Arthur. Reports that Martineau has written 'a fine pamphlet' for the Free Christian Union.
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Part transcription in Sidgwick, Arthur, and Sidgwick, E. M, 'Henry Sidgwick'. London: Macmillan, 1906, p 189.
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- Sidgwick, Mary (d 1879), mother of Henry Sidgwick (Subject)
- Horton, Frederic Ernest (1855-1921) son of Edward Horton (Subject)
- Horton, Rose Elizabeth (b 1853) god-daughter of Mary Sidgwick (Subject)
- Browning, Robert (1812-1889), poet (Subject)
- Noel, Roden Berkeley Wriothesley (1834-1894) poet and essayist (Subject)
- Sidgwick, Arthur (1840–1920), educationist and classical scholar (Subject)
- Martineau, James (1805-1900), Unitarian minister (Subject)
- Free Christian Union (Subject)