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Thanks WW for sending him the Supplement [probably 'The Influence of the History of Science upon Intelectual Education', 1854]: 'I find myself deep in Ethics and Metaphysics I feel as if I had got back into my youth - for many years are gone since I read anything in that line'. He is pleased to hear that Cordelia Whewell's health is improving.

WW is sorry he will not be able to avail himself of Mr Woodard's invitation [Nathaniel Woodard]. WW is going abroad to join Cordelia Whewell. The daughter of John Herschel has been her companion since March. WW agrees with JCH that in electing Thompson [William Hepworth Thompson elected Regius Professor of Greek] they have got the best Professor there was to be had. As to the spinning tables, WW finds 'every year some prevailing charlatanism in London, and that of this year, is I think, about the most childish and imprudent that I have yet seen'.

Clifton, Bristol - Mr and Mrs Forbes were very concerned over the health of Cordelia Whewell, although now feel more assured after receiving a favourable report from Lady Monteagle. Could WW send him Arago's essay on Young [Thomas Young].

Part of a collection gathered by Cordelia Whewell. See also items in this box: 5-113 and 273-323.

Franks of:

• James Henry Monk, Bishop of Gloucester & Bristol
• George Murray, Bishop of Rochester
• Hon. Richard Bagot, Bishop of Oxford
• Hon. Henry Ryder, as Bishop of Lichfield
• James Saurin, Bishop of Dromore
• Edward Stanley, Bishop of Norwich
• B. E. Sparke, Bishop of Ely
• John Bird Sumner, Bishop of Chester
• Power Le Poer Trench, Archbishop of Tuam
• William van Mildert, Bishop of Durham
• Henry Montague Villiers, Bishop of Carlisle
• Daniel Wilson, Bishop of Calcutta

Letters dated 30 Oct. 1843 and 27 Nov. 1843, the latter enclosing a sketch of the portrait of William Whewell.

Herstmonceux - JCH will rejoice to see WW any day he can come: 'There are divers matters practical and speculative to be discust'. He would further relish the opportunity of meeting WW's wife [Cordelia Whewell]. JCH is really sorry he has never been able to visit the Herschels [John Herschel] since they came with WW for a visit two years ago.

Letter from Cordelia Whewell's source for autographs, accompanied by 4 items, including documents signed by the duc de Noailles and by Général Danican.

Part of Cordelia Whewell's frank collection. Includes a letter to Cordelia from E. M. about procuring franks for her.

Trinity Lodge - WW and Cordelia Whewell are going north to look after CW's sick father (John Marshall). WW's Morality is out ['The Elements of Morality, Including Polity', 2 vols., 1845] and he would be thankful for any comments RJ may have.