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Bologna. - Notes that letters should be send to 2 Cheyne Gardens, as they will be forwarded. Is thinking of Bob and Bessie, and 'waiting to hear good news' [Bessie is due to give birth]. Will be in Rome soon, which he always enjoys; finds it strange that in Italy he always 'feel[s] a kind of dissatisfaction' until he is there, however much he is enjoying himself elsewhere. Will spend a fortnight in Naples in March, which 'will be an effort'; fortunately he will be able to stay with 'one of the Huxley youths [Julian], a grandson of the [emphasised, i.e. Thomas]', Jan's cousin who is working at the marine biological station there. Huxley is 'a clever fellow and very nice and a good liberal... curious how much one cares about that nowadays'. Janet will let him know [when the baby is born]: is anxious to spare Bob and Bessie trouble so they need not telegraph him or write. in a postscript, sends love to Caroline if she is with them.

Is looking forward to the Prospectus 'presumably from Charles' [Trevelyan?]. Goldie [Dickinson] has been with him: hopes he is going to the Trevelyans' for the weekend, as he thought him 'unwell as well as upset'. Envies the Trevelyans having Julian: 'children are the only relief just now.'

The Shiffolds.- His parents will already have received his telegram saying that the baby was born at 3.50 on Sunday afternoon; Bessie is 'very well, and had an easy time, and the baby seems strong and healthy'. He is 9 pounds and a quarter, 'a good weight', and a 'good colour'. Dr Cornish seemed 'very satisfied with both him and Bessie', and will come again tomorrow afternoon.

Molly came down from London this morning with Charles and Janet, and Bessie lunched with them; Charles and Janet left immediately afterwards, just as Enticknap was going for the doctor. There was a 'dreadful storm of wind and rain all the time', but nobody seemed the worse for it, and the doctor arrived in time.

They had their parents' letter [10/81?] this morning and are glad Robert's father is recovering, 'though slowly'. Expects Molly will have written them a better account of everything than he will be able to give; she has been a 'great help' and they are 'both very glad she could be here'. Everything so far has gone as well as it could, and the 'baby seems to have had a fine start in life'. Will be a 'great pleasure' to them when his parents are both able to see the baby.

Has 'so many letters to write' that he will say no more now, but will write again soon.

13 Princess Terrace, Balls Road, Birkenhead. - Congratulations on the birth of Trevelyan's son [Julian]. Comments on his own son [David, born 19 Dec 1909], to whom he reads poetry. Will send Trevelyan his new poem, "Mary and the Bramble", when he gets it back from Massingham. Has seen C. P. Scott and hopes to get work on his paper [the "Manchester Guardian"]; is giving up his regular journalism as he can't write poetry at the same time. Intends to move to the country, and asks if Trevelyan knows of any suitable house.

The Shiffolds, Holmbury St. Mary, Dorking. - Everything so far has gone well, and Bessie is 'doing very well' [after the birth of their son]. The doctor came this morning, and was 'quite satisfied both with her and the child'. Thanks her for the telegram, which came this morning, and also the letter; hopes his father is 'going on well'. Unfortunate that the weather has been so bad: it does not matter to them much, but will prevent his father getting out. They will send [announcements of the birth] to the Times and Morning Post tomorrow, and Bessie would also like to send one to the Dorking and Leatherhead Advertiser for the neighbours' sake.

Will write again soon; will have 'finished writing to all the various people' by tonight. The child 'seems quite vigorous, and cries a great deal, and loudly, which is a good sign'.

Adds a postscript saying that for the present his friend [Stanley] Makower has 'got help elsewhere', but that if he 'does not come to some arrangement', Robert may 'have to help him later on'.

The Shiffolds, Holmbury St. Mary, Dorking. - Thanks his parents for their 'very kind letters'. Bessie is doing well. In general the baby has done well, but they 'have had a little anxiety, which is now much less, about his colour': this was at first good, but has 'shown a tendency to yellow, which naturally made nurse nervous'. Dr Cornish has seen him twice today and is 'practically certain that it is ordinary jaundice, and not so far a particularly bad case'; he is 'quite sure it is not the worse kind of malignant jaundice, such as the last case', though he is not yet absolutely certain it is not 'some less complete form of bad jaundice'. The baby's colour is better this afternoon, a good sign, and 'the bowels are acting well, which they did not in the other case'; he is also 'quite vigorous, and not sluggish'. Since various degrees of jaundice are 'extremely common in babies', the doctor and nurse would not have thought much of it, had it not been for the previous case.

Will of course write by the next post. Bessie is 'not worrying unnecessarily', though was of course nervous, as they all were. Dr Cornish is 'quite satisfied' with her. Hopes his parents will not be too anxious, as the doctor has been reassuring and the child 'certainly seems better'. His mother 'must not think of coming, as Molly is always here, and very helpful'. Thought it better not to say anything in the wire he sent today but to wait until the doctor's evening visit, and has now told them everything, keeping nothing back. 'Politics look bad', but C[harles] writes that 'things are not yet hopeless'. Is glad his father is better.

Adds a note on 'Wednesday morning [23 Feb]' that the baby did not have a good night, and his colour is not good at present. Will let them know what the doctor says when he comes.

Welcombe, Stratford on Avon. - Congratulations on the birth of Elizabeth's son [Julian]; glad he is 'so strong'; hopes he 'will always be a comfort'. Very nice that Mary was with her for the birth. Sir George is definitely recovering now.

The Shiffolds, Holmbury St. Mary, Dorking. - She will already have had an account of Dr Hutchison's visit, which was 'in the main reassuring', from Molly. He and Bessie are 'naturally still anxious' [about their baby], and there is 'of course a very real risk of its being malignant jaundice'; however, it seems more likely to be ordinary jaundice, which 'is not as a rule dangerous'. Bessie is 'more cheerful' since Dr Hutchison came, and 'fairly comfortable'; the baby 'so far seems no worse', and every day passing will make it 'less likely to be the bad kind of jaundice'. The ordinary variety 'may last some weeks', so they must be prepared. Molly is leaving on Friday but returns early on Saturday; she is 'the best person to be here under the circumstances'. His mother at least must not come yet, as there is 'every reason to hope' she will be able to see the baby soon in good health: he 'otherwise seems strong and healthy enough'. She 'must not worry' about Bessie, as he thinks that 'even if the worst happened' he thinks she would 'now be prepared to bear it' - he hopes, however, that this is not likely. Asks her to thank his father for his 'very kind letter'. One of them will write 'in each post'.

Adds a postscript on 'Thursday morning' [24 Feb] saying that 'the child has had a fair night, and seems better'; this is good news but they 'cannot be sure for several days yet' that it is 'ordinary jaundice'. Bessie also had a 'fair night, and is going on all right'.

Welcombe, Stratford on Avon. - '[M]uch relieved & encouraged by the telegrams this morning'; Molly also sent one from London; sorry for the anxiety Elizabeth has had about Julian; hopes by tomorrow 'the worse may be over'. Sir George is recovering fast; a good sign that he is now feeling hunger again. Robert and Mary have been very kind about writing.

The Shiffolds. - Since writing this morning, the child has been 'going on quite well': the doctor seemed satisfied with him and Bessie when he called. Bessie is not able to feed him yet, and may never be able to; he hopes she will, but it is not too important. Bessie is doing well, 'though rather tired in the head'; is sure that will improve since there is 'practically no anxiety now'.

Wonders what his mother will think of their idea of naming the baby Julian Otto; this is not decided, and they would like her opinion. Robert suggested William, a family name; Molly likes Antony. Robert 'would not object' to John [also a family name], but prefers William and Julian; besides, he does not like either Jack or Johnny. Julian 'would suggest Julius Röntgen' [Bessie's brother-in-law]; the only other Julian he knows is Roger Fry's son who is much older 'so there would be no confusion'. Bessie would prefer it to the other suggestions, though does not object to any of them.

Is unsure now about sending a notice of the birth to the newspapers; it is not that he is really anxious any more, but everyone who should know will do so by now, and it would 'only mean more answering of letters', which he will have had enough of. Supposes they could send a notice later. Molly went this morning, but will return for lunch, probably with Charles. She could stay on after Monday, but this will probably not be necessary: they can 'always have Mrs Grandmont [Bessie's cousin] now'. His mother must do just what suits her about coming to see them: she knows they will 'always be glad to see [her]', but he is now sure that the 'child will... wait till it suits you to come'.

Hopes their 'first bad news' did not upset his parents too much: Dr Hutchison's opinion justified their anxiety, while allowing them to feel less anxious later; thinks the child's illness is now clearly 'ordinary jaundice'. Nurse Godwin has had more sleep and is now more cheerful; she 'became rather too nervous at one time, though she has done splendidly all through'.

The Shiffolds. - Things are 'going a good deal better now', and he does not think there is 'much need to be anxious': the baby had a 'good night', and seems to be doing well this morning; expects he will be 'jaundiced for some time, perhaps for weeks'. A shame Bessie cannot feed him herself, but it 'seems very unlikely she will be able to'; however, she is 'fairly comfortable, and the child takes his milk and water very well'. Molly is going to London this morning and will post this letter; she returns tomorrow and will stay till Monday, or later if necessary. Robert is afraid he and Bessie have given his parents 'rather an anxious time: but the doctor was bound to be anxious under the circumstances'. They are 'very glad Dr Hutchison came'. Will write by this afternoon's post.

Adds a postscript saying he and Bessie wish to give the baby 'Otto' as a second name, if his parents would like it. They have not decided about the first, but 'rather incline to Julian', which they are both keen on: it is 'like the Julius of [Bessie's] brother-in-law Röntgen, though that perhaps is hardly a reason'. As his parents know, they thought of John, but they are not sure they 'like it altogether, nor William', but have not decided finally.

The Shiffolds. - Things are still going 'fairly well': the child 'certainly made progress' yesterday, and slept a good deal; last night was not so good as he was 'rather more fretful', but they 'must be prepared for ups and downs', and he seems to be sleeping quietly now. Has not yet seen Bessie, but she seemed to be getting on well yesterday evening. Molly returns at noon, and C[harles] will either come then or later.

Hopes his father is doing well, and 'will not be the worse for the journey to London'. He and Molly will write again in the afternoon. Adds that Bessie seems to have had a good night.

Welcombe, Stratford on Avon. - Received Robert and Mary's letters this morning. Will be 'greatly gratified' if the baby's second name is Otto; Julian is 'very nice', especially as Elizabeth likes it. Discusses the 'perhaps unexampled in England' connection between the Trevelyans and the name 'John'; this close connection may be a disadvantage as he trusts the boy will 'one day be a Philips'; though the Philips family do use John, the real family name is Robert; mentions Robert's 'kind grandfather' and great-grandfather, the 'most memorable personage in the family'. Inclines towards Julian; Julian Fane was 'a very ideal personage' of his youth, and he has a 'tenderness for the emperor Julian' though wishes he had been 'cleaner in his personal habits'.

Harnham, Monument Green, Weybridge. - Distressed to hear things did not go well [regarding the birth of the Trevelyans' son, Julian?] and glad they seem to be better again. Is glad that Moore thinks his book good: says that he 'never understand[s] Moore but like[s] him very much', then corrects himself when he realises not G.E. Moore but [Thomas] Sturge Moore is meant. Was at Lady Ottoline's yesterday and saw Fry; his wife is at home and he seems in good spirits. Went to 'the Sicilians' [the production of Sinopoli's "La Zolfara" at the Lyric Theatre?]

The Shiffolds. - His mother may not receive this before she starts, so it is just a brief line to say the baby is doing well and had a good night; Bessie is 'fairly well' too; she may try to feed the child today, but it is 'doubtful whether it will succeed'. C[harles] and M[olly] are here; Charles returns this afternoon, and Molly will probably return on Monday. Hopes his father is 'none the worse for his journey'.

Worplesdon. - Asks Trevelyan to forgive his use of pencil, as he cannot write comfortably in ink when on his back. Sympathises with the Trevelyans in their anxiety: hopes 'the little one [Julian Trevelyan] will thrive'. Describes his accident, which was 'strange and sudden': he fell on icy ground when conducting a coffin to the grave, hit his head against a marble monument, was picked up but fell at once having 'severed a great muscle about the knee'. Was able to finish the service and then was helped to the vestry where he 'made the necessary entries' while waiting for the doctor. Getting into the fly to be driven home was 'a rather excruciating business' and he then had a 'night of horrors'; is now recoving very slowly. Don [Donald Tovey] came to visit just after the accident; has not seen or heard from him since, as he is very busy. Supposes the opera ["The Bride of Dionysus"] is 'rather held up for the present'. Asks when the libretto will appear. Thinks that between them Trevelyan and Tovey 'will waken up Europe'.

Naples. - Another line to say how much George is thinking about them, and longs to hear more about them and their 'new boy' [Julian]. Will hear 'plenty from Janet', so they need not trouble to write.

The Shiffolds. - They are still 'going on quite well': the child has had a good night, and though he has not yet seen Bessie thinks she has too. Today she will try to feed the baby, though the doctor does not think this will succeed; not that this will much matter'. They think that it may be better for Caroline to come on Thursday rather than Wednesday: each day Bessie will be stronger and 'more able to talk without getting tired'; also, if all is well, Robert may 'run up to town' on Wednesday afternoon and return on Thursday morning by the 9 am train, so could meet his mother at the station. However, if she prefers it there is no 'real reason against Wednesday'. Sends thanks to his father for his 'kind letter'.

8, Grosvenor Crescent, S.W. - Had a good account of Elizabeth and the baby from Mary in a telephone call last night. She and Sir George look forward to seeing Robert tomorrow, and she will come to visit on Thursday if Elizabeth feels well enough. Reassures Elizabeth about not being able to nurse [breastfeed] the baby; George 'was a bottle baby' and did very well, and she knows Mrs Catt will be very careful. Sir George seems better for the move to London. Janet visited yesterday evening; Caroline hopes to see the children today. The Government 'seem to have extricated themselves from their difficulties for a time'.

G[ran]d Hotel Trinacria, Palermo. - Was fortunate that he received a telegram saying the baby [Julian] had recovered before any letter on the subject; is very sorry that Bessie and Bob had such anxiety, and hopes that all is well now. Arrived here last night, and likes it as much as he hates Naples. is reading [George Meredith's] "Rhoda Fleming" again, and now agrees with Bob about its 'inferiority', and that it is 'melodramatic' and beneath the writer; feels that the 'alleged "illegitimate-son-of-Ld-Lytton element"' which gives 'a necessary spice' to most of Meredith's works here completely takes over. It is 'no use writing or even talking' about politics; hopes 'God will inspire our leaders to retrieve the situation that some insane Devil has induced them to throw away'. Necessary to be loyal, so 'the less said the better'. Can 'imagine Bertie [Russell] talking on the subject of Sir E[dward] Grey!!'. Met a 'very nice Oxford, Balliol Don' at Naples, not A.L. [Arthur Lionel] but J.A. [John Alexander] Smith; George thought him a good philosopher and a 'very good man'. He admired Bertie [Russell], and discussed [Henry] Sidgwick and McTaggart 'excellently and critically. George expects 'there are good things about Oxford': there are 'a few great philosophers' at Cambridge, while at Oxford 'the young men are taught a little philosophy', this is 'perhaps not a bad division of labour'.

The Shiffolds. - All is going well: the 'child had a good night, and Bessie too'. It now seems certain that she will not feed the child herself, but this 'will not much matter'. Supposes his mother will see Molly today, who will tell her more. He and Bessie are much looking forward to his mother's visit: they would prefer Thursday, but she should come on Wednesday if this is more convenient. Will try to be in London on Wednesday, so could come down on the early train with her, but will not come up to London unless everything is all right. Her letter [10/84] has just come saying that Thursday will suit her. Is pleased his father 'seems no worse for the journey'.

Reggio Calabria. - Thanks Bob for his letter. As in the past, is 'greatly troubled about the Finns' [regarding Russification and the reduction of autonomy in the Grand Duchy]. Saw [Julio?] Reuter around the time of the [Sir Frederick] Pollock-[John] Westlake circular; they agreed then it would be worse than useless for the '[Arthur] Ponsonby lot' to do more than publishing the Parliamentary [Russian] Committee's pamphlet ["The Crisis in Finland", 1909]. George feels that perhaps now 'we, or one of us, ought to do more'; will turn his attention to this as soon as he gets to town. Of course they 'cannot save the Finns', only Grey [the Foreign Secretary] could make any difference, but he will not. This is 'the worst thing since the 2nd partition of Poland'. Notes in a postscript that he is glad to hear such good news of Julian. Will reach London on the 5th.

2, Cheyne Gardens, S.W. - George's movements recently have been 'meteoric'; he turned up at Charing Cross last night and they do want to visit; asks if Saturday 19th would work. They plan to ride over on their bicycles, probably from Dorking. Longing to see Bessie's 'darling babe' [Julian] again; hopes by then he is 'well out of these first troubles', and hears he is improving. Asks how Elizabeth is doing. Great 'fun' to have George back; he is 'so well & jolly after a week's walk in Sicily'. They will probably go back to Italy together next week as planned: George has to go for the Calabrian walk, and they are both 'bound to the Hammonds' [John and Barbara]; otherwise she might have preferred to stay and walk 'among Devonshire primrose-woods!' Calls herself a 'Little-Englander'. Says in a postscript that she is enclosing her 'precious letter about Adult Suff[rage]', which Bessie can burn.

8, Grosvenor Crescent, S.W. - Glad to hear Julian has gained so much weight, and that Elizabeth has recovered her strength so quickly. Interesting that Elizabeth's sister and [Julius Engelbert] Röntgen are coming. She and Sir George are leaving this morning 'in truly patriarchal fashion' since the 'Chelsea nursery' [George and Janet's children: Mary, Theodore and Humphry] join them at the station. Is thinking of Paul today: believes they will 'see him in Julian', who will therefore be 'doubly precious'.

Rapallo. - He and Janet are very glad to hear that Julian has put on eight ounces. They are having good weather and walks here by themselves, before 'going on south to join the Hammonds' [John and Barbara]. Thanks Bessie for sending 'Madame Scocco's letter' [sic: Irene Zocco]; fears he will not be able to go to Palermo again; would have called on her last month if he had known she was there.

Agglestone House, Studland, Wareham, Dorset.- Is here for a few days with [Bertrand] Russell, [Charles] Sanger, [Ralph] Hawtrey 'and another [Gerald Shove: see 23/85]'; will return home on Wednesday or Thursday. Bessie was very well when he left, and writes that 'she and baby [Julian]' remain so. She has much enjoyed the Röntgens' visit to the Shiffolds; Robert spent the day with them in London on Wednesday.

This is 'quite a nice place, with an interesting coast'; has never been to Dorset, so is '"enlarging my geognosis", as Bertie says'. Hopes his father is well and that his parents are having good weather 'at last'.

Northlands, Englefield Green, Surrey. - Hopes Donald [Tovey] has let Bessie know he wants to come in the middle of next week; he is in London at the moment. There will be rooms kept ready for him and Bobbie [Trevelyan] in case it is more convenient for Bessie for them to be there. Hopes that the 'Opera will be achieved' ["The Bride of Dionysus"]: they need 'a new beautiful thing so much' and it 'will be good for Donald to get a steady pull of work at it and forget other things'. Hopes Bessie is now well and the baby [Julian Trevelyan] is getting stronger; a child who was almost despaired of at till the end of January is now 'an enormous strong creature'. They enjoyed having Professor and Mrs Röntgen at Northlands very much; they are 'glorious' musicians. Her own plans for the holiday vague, but she will keep Bessie informed; asks her to make Donald walk as it would be 'a real calamity if he got still heavier'.