Item 136 - Letter from Henry Sidgwick to his mother

Reports that he cannot, after all, go to Brighton, as he shall be delayed in England and London for longer than he expected, and also explains that Brighton is a bad place for hayfever. On reflection does not think that he could do Miss Horton much good by anything he could say 'in a [ ] of conversation.' He would be glad to do anything he could, and undertakes to go and see his aunt [Henrietta?] when he returns in October, 'if she is still there and it is convenient.' Announces that he is very busy at the moment, and that he hopes to leave London on Thursday or Friday for Ostend. Regrets that he cannot come to visit her. Remarks on the Civil Service being thrown open to competition. Thinks that the best thing that they can do for 'young [Frank?] Horton is to assist him in preparing himself for the examination.' Undertakes to try and enquire about this in town, and to write to her again on the matter. Reports that he is extremely well, and that he takes exercise on cloudy and rainy days.