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12 Pembroke Gardens, Kensington, W. - Has read "Sisyphus" with 'much amusement'; thinks that 'apart from the ingenuity of the plot' Trevelyan has kept it 'all so thoroughly Pagan', though comments on his own 'cheek' for saying so when he knows no Greek and little Latin. Supposes it would 'go very well with a good deal of music', but wonders whether it might be 'rather long' if totally set to music. Asks whether Trevelyan has seen Walter's article in the "Fortnightly [Review]" on the Whistler [biography by Elizabeth and Joseph Pennell]. Sorry that the Women's Liberal [Federation] 'did not employ women stewards at the Albert Hall [for the meeting on 5 December] as there would not have been as much violence; his sister was there for the "Manchester Guardian", and 'very indignant at the violence', but Sickert thinks 'the audience were most to blame in taking things into their own hands'. Asks whether 'the Jingoes' will come into power, since 'as soon as one tries Home Reforms one has the Upper House against everything'.

Thanks Sidgwick for his book [The Methods of Ethics] which, he remarks, 'looks very attractive in print'. Reports that he has begun to read it 'in the careful manner it deserves.' Hopes that Helen Taylor will write on it for the Fortnightly [Review]; he has sent a copy of it to her at Avignon. Is unsure how she will react to his 'strong dissents from [John Stuart] Mill's theism [ ].' Expresses a desire to speak to Sidgwick about Mill's book.

Reminds Sidgwick that he has not yet fulfilled his promise of three years previously to write something for the [Fortnightly?] Review. Asks him if he has not yet had enough of his 'favourite investigation of truth'. Asks him to send something between then and midsummer.

Expresses his delight with the proof of Sidgwick's article, which he has just been reading. Claims that it gives him a better idea than ever of Bentham's personality. Praises the 'serious criticisms', and the 'pages [on] the Deontology'. Remarks on the fact that in the ten years he has been editor of the Fortnightly [Review], Sidgwick had never before contributed any work to it. Comments that he believes that '[Helvétius] only picked up an idea that was in the air, when he made the legislator the origin of [ ], and their master.' Mentions Rousseau and his Social Contract, which came out [four] years after De l'Esprit, and refers to the [Physiocrats]. Refers also to Swift's account of L'Esprit. Asks Sidgwick to return his proof as soon as he can, as the preparations for the publication 'are rather late already.'

Asks Sidgwick why he did not come to Brighton 'instead of fleeing to Broadstairs'. Expresses his eagerness to receive Balfour's writings. Mentions that he is going to print a paper of the latter's on the new conditions of the Indian Civil service, in his next numbers [of the Fortnightly Review]. Complains that being a writer for the Encyclopaedia Britannica is a thankless job: 'One must try to be thorough and yet there is no room.' Predicts that Sidgwick 'will be amused by a short note of Pattison's...against Bridges' in his next number [Fortnightly Review, Aug 1877, 22(128), pp. 285-286].

Expresses the opinion that Sidgwick's papers 'will be extremely welcome' to the next Fortnightly Review. Observes that the [study? ] of Political Economy 'is just at that point where such calm and penetrating criticisms as [Sidgwick's] is urgently needed.' Explains that he had asked [Icarus] 'to come into the field, but he is busy'. Asks when the papers will be ready for the press. Asks Sidgwick to let him know, and tells him that he will send him the printer's address.

Assures Sidgwick of his willingness to print his papers in the Fortnightly Review. Believes that 'there is now a public for these economic discussions'. Asks Sidgwick to send the papers to him, and enquires how many there are, and at what intervals shall he receive them. With regard to the contents of the journal, announces that 'Cliffe Leslie is to demolish Lowe and continue [ ]'s attack' [of] the January issue in February. Asks Sidgwick if he would like his papers to begin in January, and if he wishes them to appear consecutively. Remarks on the brevity of the paper sent to him. Apologises for not having replied to his not more promptly. Asks if he would like to begin in the December number.

Explains that he has promised to insert 'a sort of reply to Lowe by [Cliffe] Leslie' in the Fortnightly Review, and that it should appear in the January number. Hopes that Sidgwick will not object to the delay. Declares that he likes Sidgwick's programme, and hopes that 'it will do good.' Political economy, he says however, is in a bad way. Announces that he is writing the letter 'under the venerable shade of One [Ash.] Rochdale.

In relation to the length of Sidgwick's papers to be submitted for publication in the Fortnightly Review, Morley advises between fifteen and twenty pages. Tells him to send his MS. to Virtue and Co., London. States his intention of directing his energies the following Spring to bringing Sidgwick into the [Athenaeum] Club. Assumes that P[ ] will again propose him. Promises to send him a list of the Committee 'when the time comes'. Expresses regret that Lord Acton has retired, as he voted for Sidgwick the previous year. Claims to be in bad spirits, on account of his fortieth birthday. Claims that he has not yet made his choice 'among the reasons for right and wrong with which [Sidgwick] bewildered' him some years previously.

Declares that he had hoped to be first to come to the M[etaphysical?] the previous night, where he and Sidgwick 'might have snatched a moment...to settle the point raised in [Sidgwick's] note' of nine days previously. Failing an interview, has decided to write regarding the matter. States that he has read Sidgwick's piece 'pretty carefully', and thinks that the general public, in consideration of his 'effective and interesting treatment of the questions between Leslie and Lowe, will allow themselves to be tempted into the severer matter of the definitions.' Believes his piece to be suited to the readers of the Fortnightly Review, and will give to students of economics a subject to reflect upon. Suggests that the short paper 'What is Money?' should be published as the 'next instalment'. Refers to the fact that Leslie might wish to reply to Sidgwick's paper. Reports that he has spoken to the [Rector] about the [Athenaeum] Club, and is awaiting his reply. States that he admires 'the Virgil' much, and observes that 'Myers seems...to have true literary faculty, as [Symonds] has, or Church', and asks why he does not produce more.

Expresses regret that he cannot insert a short article of three or four pages into the Fortnightly Review. Refers to Sidgwick's claim that he 'can easily make it 13 or 14 pp. instead'. Asks him why he will not, for a change, give him a literary or social article. Mentions that there is a book coming out 'on "England" - in all its aspects', and asks if that would serve him for a text.

[Sent from Lincoln]:- Explains that he has been putting off writing because of 'a sense of incompleteness' about his life. Considers his life 'in three aspects'; in relation to his book [The Methods of Ethics], in relation to his enquiry into Spiritualism, and in relation to 'the holiday-making which may be supposed to be the proper business of the month of August.' Reports that Macmillan has decided to take on his book, and to give him half profits. Had urged Macmillan to show a portion of the MS to Mr John Morley, the editor of the Fortnightly Review, because it is 'written in a rather obscure and technical style, intended primarily for students', he [Henry] feared that it was unfair on Macmillan to ask him to take the risk of publishing the book, but Morley said that the book ought to generate a fair amount of interest, and to pay its expenses. Reports that since then he has been correcting proof sheets.

States that he has plenty of time to spare and has been researching Spiritualism. Reports that he went to stay with Lord Rayleigh early in August to meet Mrs Jencken, 'one of the original Fox girls, in connexion with whom these singular phenomena first attracted attention in America in 1848.' Declares that they heard 'an abundance of "raps" ', but that the experiment that they were trying did not succeed. After leaving Rayleigh he spent a fortnight at Hallsteads. Reports that 'many remarkable phenomena had occurred there before [he] arrived, which were all the more interesting because there was no public medium', and gives details of these incidents. Declares that Hallsteads [home of Walter and Annie Marshall] to be a charming place, and that he enjoyed his stay there very much. Reports that all at Lincoln [new home of his sister and brother-in-law] are well, that Mary is apparently very well, and that the boys are 'in excellent spirits.' Offers his 'sincere commiserations on the matrimonial engagement', and hopes that she is bearing up against the blow.

Including correspondence re Fortnightly Review.
197: enclosing copy of printed letter to Henry Danby Seymour, 13 Jan. 1865

Re article by Lord Houghton in the Fortnightly Review on 'The Position and Practice of the House of Lords' (published Jan. 1872).

Re article by Lord Houghton in the Fortnightly Review on 'The Position and Practice of the House of Lords' (published Jan. 1872).

Re article by Lord Houghton in the Fortnightly Review on 'The Position and Practice of the House of Lords' (published Jan. 1872).

Re article by Lord Houghton in the Fortnightly Review on 'The Position and Practice of the House of Lords' (published Jan. 1872).

Re article by Lord Houghton in the Fortnightly Review on 'The Position and Practice of the House of Lords' (published Jan. 1872).

Re article by Lord Houghton in the Fortnightly Review on 'The Position and Practice of the House of Lords' (published Jan. 1872).

Re article by Lord Houghton in the Fortnightly Review on 'The Position and Practice of the House of Lords' (published Jan. 1872).

Re article by Lord Houghton in the Fortnightly Review on 'The Position and Practice of the House of Lords' (published Jan. 1872).

London. - Impressed by Houghton's article on Disraeli's Endymion [in the Fortnightly Review]; his kindly allusion to the persons represented; expects Houghton will attend Lords debate soon.

On embossed notepaper, 3 Cambridge Gate, Regent's Park. - Thanks for kind estimate in 'Notes on Endymion' [in the Fortnightly Review]; regrets Houghton's allusions to G. S. S[mythe], and 'that most rascally outrage on private life, the Lives of the Strangfords' [the Lives of the Lords Strangford..., by Edward Barrington de Fonblanque, published in 1877]. Endymion is an old name from Lady Beaconsfield's family.

On embossed notepaper, Knebworth Park, Stevenage - Houghton's complete success in difficult task of reviewing Endymion [in the Fortnightly Review]; will be delighted if elected to the Dilettanti Society.

Cannington, Bridgwater, Somerset. - Hopes Houghton's remark about lingering British prejudice against Catholics in his review of Endymion [in the Fortnightly Review] does not indicate support for a new anti-Papal crusade.

From unidentified newspaper.