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Athenaeum Club, Pall Mall.—Encloses a cheque for the [Clifford] fund.

(With envelope.)

[Cambridge.]—Cannot get away from Cambridge before Friday. Alludes to various theological doctrines relating to the body of Christ.

(Marked ‘1869’.)

Trinity College, Cambridge.—Refers to the subject of marriage. Is annoyed at having to write testimonials. Presents a Latin credo in honour of the goddess Liberty.

Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge.—Sends a contribution to the Clifford fund. Discusses Tait's criticisms of Mayer.

(With envelope.)

Malaga.—Lucy has been seasick. Discusses the religious situation in France, and deplores the effect of the Church on the character of the Spanish people. They have no definite news about the war.

(Place of writing not indicated.)—Has been working with Lockyer on molecules and talking metaphysics with Huxley. Refers to his ‘sermon’ [perhaps ‘Right and Wrong’ or ‘The Ethics of Belief’] on ‘the right and wrong of admitting the results of the scientific method in certain ground which it has already occupied’.

Trinity Lodge, Cambridge.—Explains why he has not yet subscribed for the relief of Clifford's widow, and asks Pollock to convey the enclosed sum to her anonymously.

(With an envelope.)

Washington Irving Hotel, Granada.—Modifies his previous remarks about the Spanish people. Describes a case of murder at Granada, and refers to the prevalence of violence in the province as a whole. It is expected that there will be a revolution soon. Gives a brief opinion of the Alhambra. Asks about Pollock’s work, and suggests he translate Spinoza.

(With envelope.)

24 Bryanston Street, W.—Discusses the Cliffords’ health and movements. The doctors do not think that Willi should return to England yet. She and Fred think of coming to join them, perhaps with the children. Gives news of their present activities and engagements.

Monte Generoso, [Mendrisio, Switzerland].—It is very cold. Gives an account of their travels since they left Malta. Refers to a review by [P. G.] Tait. Hopes that the news from Belgium ‘has given all the cardinals the stom-ach-ache’.

[Monte Generoso, Mendrisio, Switzerland.]—It is very cold. Discusses Willi’s health. Yesterday he was introduced to a group of people as a celebrated atheist.

24 Bryanston Street, [London].—Thanks them for Alice’s birthday gift. Hopes Monte Generoso will suit Willi. Discusses their correspondence, and repeats her suggestion of coming to see them with the children. Sends news of friends.

Exeter.—Lucy is unwell [in London], and will not be able to get up for two or three weeks. Describes Minnie’s amusing recital of the creed. Congratulates Sir Frederick [Pollock] on being made Queen’s Remembrancer. Has written to The Times to suggest that the Oxford railway accident may have been caused by the use of an old carriage.

Trinity College, Cambridge.—Sends some lithographed notes on analytical geometry. Has been told that they cannot become Masters of Arts till next term. Jokes about Pollock's hat, and refers to Auerbach’s Spinoza, the new [edition of] Shelley, and Sidgwick's interpretation of one of Myers's poems.

(Marked 'Jan. 1870'.)

(Place of writing not indicated.)—Pollock should certainly consult his fiancée about the length of their engagement. Sends some lines, ‘about three years old’, which were meant to begin his play Lassalle, and explains why he is thinking of taking it up again. States the terms of business of the Birkbeck Bank. Has been to see Le Roi Carotte [by Offenbach] with Moulton.

[Funchal, Madeira.]—Entrusts the education of his children to Pollock and Huxley, desiring them to be brought up without any knowledge of ‘theological hypotheses’. Expresses his love for his wife, and sends love to members of the Pollock family.

(With envelope. According to Fisher Dilke, this letter was written ‘twenty minutes or so’ before Clifford’s death.)

Combe Bank, Sevenoaks.—Has found his collars, and hopes to find his socks too. Is sorry to hear about Smut [their dog]. Refers to the characters of Cyril and Hughie [Spottiswoode’s sons], and wishes she were there. Fred Pollock has sent an account of his forthcoming lecture at the Royal Institution.

(Dated Sunday.)

The Hollies, Clapham Common, S.W.—Is distressed to hear how ill Clifford is. All at the Metaphysical Society like him, and Cardinal Manning, on hearing the news, wrote out the enclosed cheque immediately. Encloses a cheque of his own

11 Portsea Place, Connaught Square, W.—Has sent for a copy of Little People and will copy out the ‘lily song’ [see A2/7]. Is anxious for him to bring out certain aspects of her husband’s personality [in his memoir]. Has been trying to comfort herself with ideas of a future consciousness. Mrs Deffell is concerned that the Pollocks are not enjoying their holiday.

(With envelope.)

Trinity College, Cambridge.—Thanks him for a paper-knife. Imagines a comic scene in connection with the canvassing for the university living. J.W. is shocked that Pollock went to see [the play] Frou-Frou.

University of Glasgow.—Hopes that Pollock’s efforts will remove the concern about Clifford’s financial situation. Sends a cheque.

(With envelope.)

Croft Cottage, Barton Road, Cambridge.—Will try and raise subscriptions for Clifford among the residents [of Cambridge]. George Darwin has gone abroad for the sake of his health, so Pollock may not receive a reply from him. Will reply soon about the Women’s Education Union. His wife is gaining strength. Will tell him about current schemes for collegiate reform when they meet.

(With envelope.)

11 Portsea Place, Connaught Square, London, W.—Describes a recent dream about her husband.

(With an envelope, marked 'May 1879' and ‘If I die give this to F. Pollock | July 79.’)

St John’s College, Cambridge.—Discusses Pollock’s review of Morris [The Earthly Paradise, Part III]. Huxley has been at Cambridge, stirring up the young Christian men. The Society voted against the extension of the ‘Cont. dis.’[?] Acts last night. Suggests that divorce should be made as easy as marriage, and that polyandry should be made respectable.

(Place of writing not indicated.)—Is delighted [by the news of Pollock’s engagement]. Is studying energy and reading Kant, Aristotle, and Noah Porter [The Human Intellect]. Croom Robertson is going to marry Miss Crompton. Refers to the mathematical volume published in commemoration of the marriage of Camilla Brioschi.

Trinity College, Cambridge.—Discusses various mathematical and philosophical topics. He and Crotch went see Body [speak], and were impressed by his ‘mystic earnestness and apostleship’.

Belfast.—Before he came to the British Association meeting he and Lucy went to see her parents at Worthing. Refers humorously to the way in which he raised the subject of their marriage with her father. Tyndall, Spencer, and Huxley were delighted with Fred’s letter. Has been with Corfield and Atchison to hear Jellett lecture. Sends sympathies to Fred's legs.

(With envelope.)

Harrow.—Sends what he has collected at Harrow for Clifford’s fund, with a list of contributors. Could send more if necessary.

(With envelope.)

26 Colville Road, Bayswater, W.—She could accept his friend’s offer [cf. A7/10] if it were a gift to her husband’s testimonial, but not as one to herself. Reflects on her fortune in having had several years of perfect companionship with her husband. Sends a letter from John Morley about her manuscript.

(With envelope, postmarked 2 Apr. 1881 (a Saturday).)

C/o Fräulein Kretschmer, 8 Räcknitz Strasse, Dresden.—The weather is hot. He and his companions have been to the opera with some relatives of Emerson, and have put on an ‘entertainment’ for everyone. Tomorrow they are going to Saxon Switzerland. Describes their usual activities on Sundays and other days.