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Add. MS c/99/89 · Item · [13] Nov 1867
Part of Additional Manuscripts c

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 looksread more

Add. MS c/99/147 · Item · 30 October 1870
Part of Additional Manuscripts c

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.'read more

Add. MS c/101/13 · Item · 3 Oct 1900
Part of Additional Manuscripts c

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.read more

Brown, Horatio Robert Forbes (1854-1926), historian
Add. MS c/95/127 · Item · 14 Dec [c 1869?]
Part of Additional Manuscripts c

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 herread more

Symonds, Janet Catherine North (1837-1913), author
Add. MS c/99/103 · Item · [Jun?]1869
Part of Additional Manuscripts c

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 itread more