Mind, volume 10, number 37.
Three letters relating to the Clark lectures: Stephen offers himself as a candidate, citing his credentials in a letter dated 2 Apr. 1883; resigns the day after finishing the first course of 20 lectures because of pressing and time-consuming engagements… read more
The end of term is close: 'in fact there are less than 1,000,000 seconds' until it comes. The exam [for Harrow?] will be 'very exciting'. Though he has not yet decided on a 'present for Mr A[rnold]', Robert thinks he 'would like best something for his… read more
Quoting a letter from Leslie Stephen to K.S. States that he would like her to say that he has nearly finished his article [on Henry Sidgwick, for Mind; cf 103/111], which, because of its brevity, is inadequate. Believes that if there is 'a fair supply of… read more
Thanks Nora for sending him the letters [his own to Henry Sidgwick]. Is still reading Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir, and is grateful for the opportunity to know Henry's early manhood. Refers to Henry's visit to Berlin, the Franco-Prussian War, 'the reference… read more
Refers to a letter from Leslie Stephen to himself, of which an extract is included, and about which he had previously spoken to her. Remarks that it 'tells nothing that [she] did not know'. 'Extract from a letter from Leslie Stephen to F. W. Maitland' of… read more
Writes how she likes Sidgwick and [his letters]. Thanks him for writing, and hopes that they will see him at the Ball. Refers to 'dear Dr Stephen', and to the fact that she will only be attending the ball for a short time. Asks Sidgwick to tell her about… read more
Writes that Leslie [Stephen] came to see her the previous day and told her [about Henry Sidgwick's condition], and that evening a letter came from Blanche Cornish 'with a bitter report.' Sends their love to him and asks Mrs Sidgwick to tell him that they… read more
Writes from 7 Athelstan Road, Margate;, having stayed last year in nearby Ethelbert Terrace; comments that 'all this part of the town was built by some fanatical Anglo-Saxon'; intends to be there for ten more days. Thinks that he never wrote to thank her… read more
Acknowledges receipt of two of Patterson's letters. Reports that he had been away visiting a sick friend at Davos [J. A. Symonds?]. Regrets to hear that Patterson's health has been poor. Declares that he would like to help him in any possible way with… read more
Regrets that he cannot come to town, due to pressures of work. A review of Herbert Spencer and an article on the Sophists are due in the middle of March. Thinks that he shall be in town on Sunday 30 March, when he shall have time to meet Mrs H. H[ ].… read more
States that he forgot to mention in his last letter [Add.MS.b.71/27] that Henry Sidgwick signed a petition drawn up by him [Sully] and Leslie Stephen in 1883 to the Home Secretary [Sir William Harcourt] asking him 'to reduce the sentence of a year's… read more
Thanks her for letting him see 'these most interesting proofs' [of Nora and Arthur Sidgwick's memorial of Henry Sidgwick], and states that he quite understands that she will have to shorten the draft. Refers to some 'scraps' written to [Henry Graham]… read more
Refers to a letter to the Royal Society from Lord Dillon on behalf of several interested gentlemen, including Arthur Balfour, James Bryce, Lord Acton, HS, Professor Jebb, W.E. Lecky, Leslie Stephen, and others, in relation to the formation of a British… read more
Has only just finished reading Henry Sidgwick: a Memoir; explains that they [she and her husband?] went abroad in March. States that as a biography it is 'vividly interesting from the first page to the last....' Remarks on the strong sense the letters '… read more
Refers to a memorial meeting [for Henry Sidgwick] held that afternoon. Feels that she will forgive him for not having written in August. Remarks that it must have comforted her to hear what was said of Henry at the meeting, 'and still more the tone in… read more
Is 'out of reach of the bulk of [his] books, not to mention the Athenaeum and the London Library' but says there is 'a good deal about the Metaphysical Society up and down various recent memoirs': mentions Leslie Stephen's life of James Fitzjames Stephen… read more
Announces that she is collecting the facts for a memoir of Henry Sidgwick, which she and his brother [Arthur Sidgwick] and hope to publish. Is anxious to know to what extent Henry wrote for the Athenaeum when he was young. Explains that she learnt some… read more
Typewritten copy of letter. Refers to 'some rough memoranda [included] about the share which Henry Sidgwick took in College and University business.' Adds that he is not writing anything 'with a view to its incorporation, solid, in [Stephen's] article',… read more
Refers to Sidgwick's intention to writing a piece for Mind 'on a subject inclining to the sociological'. Asks if he would be willing to write a short notice of Gizycki's Moralphilosophie for the April issue. Also asks him for his impressions on his [… read more
Letter of 16 Dec. 1865 a copy of a letter of recommendation for Henry Jackson. Accompanied by notes on Sidgwick sent to [Leslie?] Stephen, and the printed "Report of the Proceedings at a Meeting for Promoting a Memorial of the Late Henry Sidgwick" in the… read more
Three hard-backed black notebooks pasted together inscribed on inside front cover 'Notes from Lectures on English Literature Lent Term 1884'.
First notebook inscribed 'Notebooks from lectures on English Literature by Mr. Leslie Stephens' [sic].
Second… read more
Declares that 22 October will suit him to give a lecture, whose subject is 'Moral Personality and Legal Personality'. Adds that the title 'Corporation Theory' might be more suitable in relation to its subject matter. Is very grateful to her 'for a sight… read more
Pamphlets by Joseph Bickersteth Mayor, W. H. Girdlestone, Leslie Stephen, and Robert Burn. Papers by Whewell, J. C. Williams Ellis, T. B. Wilkinson, H. Latham, Robert Burn, Leslie Stephen, N. M. Ferrers, flysheets by C. B. Clarke and H. R. Luard.
Meeting held on Monday, 26 November 1900. Lists those present and those who sent their apologies. Includes the speeches made by the Master of Trinity College [H. M. Butler] and the Vice-Chancellor, Mr Chawner; Sir Richard Jebb, the Right Hon. James Bryce,… read more