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Reports that Professor Conington, who is a Life Governor has placed a Marlborough nomination at his disposal, and that she may tell Mr Horton if she wishes. Advises her, however, that if the boy [Fred] does not do well enough to get the scholarship it will probably be not worth while for Horton to send him there. States that he intends the £30 annually for two years had better be spent in some other way, i.e., in giving the boy a decent education. With regard to Miss [Alice] Horton, suggests that she should be engaged in some employment 'less exhausting than governessing', such as being a companion to an elderly lady. States that he could enquire about such a position through Dr Symonds.

Suggests that he come to visit them about 28 December for four or five days. Explains that Johnnie could not go away before that. Sympathises with him about photographing. Reports that Johnnie is better than he has been for weeks. Expresses her sympathies in relation to the 'revolution' at Rugby [the departure of the headmaster Frederick Temple?]. Sends her love to Sidgwick's mother, and asks him to tell her how sorry she is for her. Reports that they have had Mr Myers with them a good deal during the autumn. She 'cannot help wondering always if he will "last"...in Mr [Conington]'s sense of the word.' Reports that Dr Symonds is ill again, but hopes that it is just a temporary relapse.

Refers to his delay in writing to express his sympathy on the death of Henry Sidgwick. Declares that the latter 'only longed to go, to rest at the close of a noble life', but remarks on how bitter the loss must be for her, who must go on without him. Refers to 'his sympathy, his understanding, his support so generously given'. States that he shall never forget him. Explains that the packet of Henry's letter-journals to [John] Symonds was returned to him, and suggests that they are either among his papers, or have been destroyed by Henry himself. Undertakes to see what other letters he has from Henry to Symonds. Sends on his mother's love and sincere sympathy.

Explains that he has been 'too busy writing secretarial letters to write for some time', and states that 'the enclosed' [not included] will show her 'the degree of success' that their scheme [of lectures for women] has had 'so far as applications go.' Asks how she is getting on at Rugby. States that he is very busy. Reports that there is 'a great deal of zeal [in Cambridge] for woman's education, not much fanaticism and not much serious opposition.' Is hopeful that they shall get some support 'from without'. Claims that he has no time to read anything, but that he is told that 'Miss Mitford's life [The life of Mary Russell Mitford... related in a selection from her letters to her friends, edited by Rev. A. G. L'Estrange] is very good cut-and-come-again sort of reading.' Reports that he had a very pleasant visit at Clifton. Relates that Dr Symonds 'has quite given up work for the present', but that he does not look worse than the last time he saw him before he broke down.

Refers to an enclosed piece [not included], which, together with a few lines he wrote to Arthur, give his view of William. Reports that on the whole he was 'agreeable surprised with his aspect'; claims that he does not look very ill, but that he looks like someone in the first stage of convalescence. States that others who came to the same [Ad Eundem?] Club dinner in Oxford also thought him to be looking better than they expected. Reports that Digby told him that he had spoken to Mr Symonds, who attends William, about the latter's attack.

Asks her to thank Arthur on his behalf for the signatures. Announces that he sent in his thirteen propositions [for college reform] that day. Declares that 'the extent to which [he is] reforming mankind at present is quite appalling'. Reports that they have 'a fine old Conservative Institution which will resist many shocks of feeble individuals like [himself].' Claims that these Conservatives 'are too triumphant at present', and refers to Italian affairs, including the failed revolution, Victor Emmanuel and Garibaldi. Mentions that Trevelyan was present at the latter's arrest. Undertakes to tell her when anything is settled about [Roden] Noel's visit. States that he has asked him to visit some time in December, since he [Henry] intends to go abroad for about three weeks at the end of the month. Announces that he must be back in Cambridge earlier than usual after the Christmas vacation, as he 'holds the dignified post of "Father of the College"!'