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Refers to the ongoing [Spanish-American] war in North America; a conflict which makes him 'thoroughly sick'. Considers it to be a step backwards, and is determined not to 'back up on senseless Congress and feeble President'. Believes that 'the men who control public opinion in the South have never got over their defeat in a war of their own making, and have longed for another war in which they should be victorious' and that 'the west was full of men who wanted war.' Remarks that he had hoped that Sir Michael [Hicks Beach] would have abandoned the succession tax, and discusses his view of the matter, and asks Sidgwick to explain the finer points of the current methods of taxation to him. Refers to an article in the April edition of Atlantic Monthly by Herr Münsterberg, a German teacher of experimental psychology. Expresses the desire to visit Sidgwick, and informs him that his brother [Henry Sidney?] now lives in the Isle of Wight. Expresses regret at the death of St Albans, of whom he speaks well.

Thanks Sidgwick for his letter. Announces his intention of coming to England on 30 June, on account of his brother's ill health. Plans to visit him first, and then to go to Cambridge and stay with Sidgwick. Discusses the war in America, including 'the relief of the Cubans' and 'Santiago bay', in classical terms. Urges Sidgwick to add to his Ethics, 'or rather to [his] Psychology...a special section on self will'. Discusses the notion of the '"American" temper'. Declares that when he arrives in England and has seen his brother, he will write to Sidgwick. Send his regards to Mrs Sidgwick, whom he directs to stay at Newnham.