Item 153 - Letter from Henry Sidgwick to his mother

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Reports that he has written to Frank Horton, offering to take him in and pay his expenses of residence and education in Cambridge for three terms, and to continue the arrangement for a fourth if he gets a first class in his May Examination, 'only letting him pay for his dinners in the fourth term.' Claims that it will cost himself 'not much over £50', and foresees that Horton will occupy his spare room. Reports that he had a very nice letter from Mrs Horton, which convinced him that Cambridge 'was the best opening they could see, in spite of the expense and disadvantages of delay.' States that he has made his offer conditional on Horton satisfying him in June that he has sufficient abilities. Reminds her that the Hortons may not accept the offer after all. Thinks that Frank should be allowed Mr B[alme?]'s twenty pounds there in addition to his sizarship, and states that he has written to Mr B[alme] to propose this. Undertakes to tell her when he hears from them. Reports that he is 'all well again', and hopes to have a pleasant week or two before hay fever. States that he has written to offer his uncle a bed.

Part transcription in Sidgwick, Arthur, and Sidgwick, E. M, 'Henry Sidgwick'. London: Macmillan, 1906, p 245.