Trinity College Cambridge [on headed notepaper for Clare College, with Clare crossed through]:- Thanks his mother for her letter. 'Old Vanity' [A. G. Watson, of Harrow] is here, staying at the lodge [the Master's Lodge at Trinity]; Robert saw him briefly,… read more
Letter from Helen Gladstone dated 14 Oct. 1915.
Typewritten. Explains that this letter 'is a kind of postscript' to Nora's. Discusses whether or not Gladstone should go to work at an educational establishment for women at Holloway. Has always thought it desirable that Holloway 'should succeed and… read more
Typewritten Gave Helen's sister 'as full and exact account of [his] views' as he could. After thinking over their conversation and re-reading her letter it occurred to him that there was one point on which he slightly disagreed with her phrase regarding… read more
Typewritten. Refers to the letter Henry sent her at the time of her 'Holloway invitation', and explains that she has kept forgetting to send it to her, along with another which belongs with it. Sends them [105/21-22], stating that they seem to her… read more
Thanks him for his letter, 'and for an endless number of other things - not least, for Newnham itself'. Speaks of the prosperity of the college, the pride she feels in it, the affection felt for it, and the pain of leaving it. Declares her intention to… read more
States that they do still very much want Nora's paper, but assures her that she would never have dreamed to suggest that Nora bring it up to date. Reminds her that it was Mrs Marshall who told them of it, 'and made the suggestion....' Declares that what… read more
Refers to Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir, which she has read. Reports that she has heard 'a rumoured criticism that it does not sufficiently bring out Dr. Sidgwick's brilliancy', but claims that she did not notice whether this is true or not, 'so engrossing is… read more
Refers to their recent conversation, and clarifies his and Nora's plans in relation to holidays, and their possible visit to her. Explains that they intend to go to the Alps for the end of June and the beginning of July if Nora finds 'that she can miss… read more
Reports that Frank Balfour 'has been for some days in severe fever', and typhoid has been suspected. Claims that some improvement has latterly taken place, and that the pain has somewhat subsided. Refers to the compilation of complaints at Crescent Villa,… read more
Writes from London, where he is 'engaged in assisting in a collection of Ghost stories and similar matters...' Has been given Edward's name as the secondary authority for a story, which he encloses [not included]. Wishes her to find out whether that… read more