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Contents of folder inscribed 'Parchment certificates, etc. Honorary Degrees: Sir George E. Paget K.C.B. Letters from Sir James Paget to my father, H.E.G.P. 10th June 1938'.

Includes parchment certificates, 1836-1886. Also includes correspondence from Sir James Paget to George Edmund Paget, 1880, 1892

Reports that he has been in Cambridge for a few days, but has not yet begun to work. Arthur is 'quite satisfied' with his degree, but many are disappointed. Enjoyed his visit to Oxford and declares that William's rooms are 'magnificent'. Conington introduced him 'to one of the "stars" of Oxford - Professor Henry Smith', who is 'a wonderful converser'. Saw Mr Martin that morning, who was looking very ill, and '[George or John?] Paget gives a bad account of him.'

Glad to hear about Katie Lace [his cousin, engaged to be married to the Rev. J. D. Wawn]. Remarks that the clergy of the Church of England 'generally perform their duty to Society in the way of matrimony if in no other way.' Announces that he begins lecturing the following day, and that there are 'piles of portmanteaus at the Porter's lodge just now.' Says that he has been reading 'A Woman's Thoughts about Women [by Dinah Mulock]', and that it seems to him 'more practical and vigorous tho' less refined than Miss [Anne] Browns books.' Asks if he left a racquet at Rugby.

Asks Sidgwick to inform her of the cause of the delay in the producing of the Draft of conditions for the Studentship. Refers to a letter she received from Dr Foster on the matter. Wishes to have the draft in her possession before she goes to the country, as she wishes to show it to Sir James Paget. Also wants to know whether all the proposed Trustees have accepted the trusts.