Refers to a concept in Greek that they had been discussing, and states that 'there is a curious contrast between the [constant] mention of it as a danger, and the rarity of its actual occurrence'. Gives examples of some passages: the '[Heliactic] oath in Demosthenes against Aristocrates'; another passage [some Greek quoted], which 'specially alludes to it as a danger [about the middle of the speech]'. States that the case of Leontini is a practical case, 'but even here it was stopped'; 'points to the rest of argument used for it. New citizens were enrolled, and then came the demand.' Tells Sidgwick that he will inform him when he finds more. Refers to the death of the Provost of Trinity College, Dublin; 'a very leading public figure in Ireland. It is most fortunate that this govt. is not....' [Incomplete]
Refers to events in Megara 'about the time of Theognis and implied in his allusions', and to Welcker's and Bernhard's interpretation. Warns Sidgwick however, that Grote 'will not have it'. States that 'the [rows] in Megara were consequent upon the new departure.' Refers to 'the interesting case of [Timoleon]' Declares that 'Aristotle must be a liar' if [ ] is taken in a wide sense. Refers to 'the case of K[ ] [Grote IV. 54 599]. Tells Sidgwick to look at the case of the Gilonian citizens 'and the row they created at Syracuse [Grote V.317]'. Thinks that Aristotle w[oul]d almost certainly have created such a case as an [ ]. Refers again to 'the interesting case of [Timoleon]' Declares that 'Aristotle must be a liar' if [ ] is taken in a wide sense. Declares that Dionysius of Syracuse 'redistributed all the Syracusan lands', and that the reference to Diodorus XIV, 78 is important.
Regrets that he and Nora cannot go to Cheltenham as his brother William and his wife are due to visit them, and then they are to go to the Symonds'. States that they must put off their arrival at Newcastle 'till the 2d: in order to s[ ] a day at Lincoln'. Reports that Edward White Benson is to be the new bishop of Truro. Asks Myers how he has got on with D[ ] 'in the intervals...of reading Mahaffy's reply!' Asks him to tell him 'how Jebb takes it'.
Letters dated Jan. 1895 - Mar. 1906.
Thanks him for his 'able and discriminating review' of his book on Kant. Thanks him for reading it. Announces that he is off to shoot partridge, and has 'no time to write new criticisms and emendations', but 'shall not fail to take them into full account as soon as possible.' Thinks that his notes to Kuno Fischer's Commentary on Kant's Critick of the Pure Reason [?] 'might have afforded at least a [presumption]' to Sidgwick that Mahaffy 'understood the analytic'. States that he has been prevented 'by illness, by other literary work and by salmon fishing from doing anything at it yet', but hopes to 'begin with next term'. Informs Sidgwick that he will be asking him his advice 'on some difficult points when the time comes.' Wishes that Sidgwick would explain 'how [one] can get a notion of fractions from time, and how you could teach a child arithmetic from time.' Refers to Kant and his love of symmetry. Apologises for 'this intrusion' and thanks him again.
Thanks Sidgwick for his 'most interesting and thoughtful book', which he has looked at. Observes that Sidgwick seems 'to discuss the great subject in a way different from that young author', of whom he knows, and feels that Sidgwick's long experience in teaching will make him 'a clear and precise expounder.'