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Refers to two documents [enclosed, 57/2 and 57/3]; a copy of the 'Reference' made to the Royal Commission on the Financial Relations between Great Britain and Ireland [Holland was Secretary], and a memorandum put in by Sir Robert Giffen, 'giving his view as to the method in which the first two questions submitted to the Commission should be solved.' Informs Sidgwick that the Commission would be glad to have the opinions of those who have studied economic questions. Observes that Sir Robert's conclusions with regard to one of the questions is based to a great extent on 'his use of the assessment to income tax'. Asks Sidgwick if he would consider contributing a paper showing in what points he agreed, and in those he disagreed with Sir Robert, 'so far as relates to the general principle which he has adopted.' Mentions that the next meeting of the Commission is in October, and that they will probably prepare their Report in the course of the winter.

Thanks Sidgwick for his letter of 12 August. States that, in his view, there are two points on which 'the [Royal] Commission [on the Financial Relations between Great Britain and Ireland]' would like to receive Sidgwick's opinion, one being '[t]he value of assessment to income tax, or of [net] receipts from income tax as a guide or part guide to the relative taxable capacity of two countries', and the other Sir Robert Giffen's suggested method of obtaining the relative taxable capacities of the two countries. Suggests that Sidgwick write a short paper 'pointing out...any objections to this method', and believes that the paper 'would be of service in assisting the Commission to form their conclusions.' Announces that he has already asked Professors Marshall, Foxwell and B[ ] for their opinions on the subject, and they are considering the matter. Also states that he has directed copies of Sir Robert's evidence and tables to be sent to Sidgwick. Gives the address to which Sidgwick should send his paper 'by the end of September'.

Expresses his contentment at the news that 'Sir W.H.[Harcourt]. gives a conditional acceptance for 1900' [to preside at that year's Apostles Dinner]. Declares his intention to announce the news on the 14th, and states that he will say that if 'Sir W.H. [Harcourt]' should fail' HS will undertake the role.

Expresses his pleasure at receiving Sidgwick's letter, in which the latter declared that he would preside over the Apostles Society dinner in 1900, if Holland desired it. Declares that he would rather hear Sidgwick speak than 'Sir W.V.H.[Harcourt]', but agrees that his name 'would be the most potent with which to draw a large gathering'. Suggests that Sidgwick write to him asking him to preside, and declares that if he declines, that he [Holland] will proclaim Sidgwick as 'the President of 1900.'

Asks Sidgwick to consider presiding over the Apostles Society annual dinner in 1900. Mentions previous men who have presided over the event, for example, T. T[aylor] in 1871, and Lord Houghton in 1880. Remarks that Sidgwick 'last presided in 1875.' Claims that it would give great pleasure to the society if he [Holland] could announce Sidgwick's participation 'on the 14th', and mentions the possibility of a second dinner for 1900. Claims that 'it would be good for the Society to hear an address from [Sidgwick].' States that [Ailsa] and he, 'or others, in London could do all the arrangements for [Sidgwick] next year.' Asks Sidgwick to let him know in a few days.

States that Myers' news was 'very cheering', but that he had hoped for some more that morning. Reports that the P[ettys: mediums at Newcastle] 'have not come up to the mark'. Remarks that the 'new complication about the girls makes the prospects of [their] visit in the winter more interesting.' Asks about a [fraudulent] séance, which was attended by Myers and Rankin and others. Announces that his attic will be ready 'on the 27th', and that he shall be in Cambridge that Sunday. States that they 'will entertain a select party of friends.' Adds that if Myers should dislike the attic, suggests that B[ ] might be willing to make some sort of arrangement with him about his rooms. Sends his regards to the [Bernard?] Hollands.