Brookthorpe, Gloucester. Thanks him for her kind words about the memoir; recalls the pride and pleasure F. W. Maitland took in being made an Honorary Fellow of Trinity; is sorry to hear of Professor Butcher's illness; thanks him for his kindness in entertaining Fredegond.
Begins mid-sentence stating that [his brother George's book "The Age of Wycliffe"] is 'a good piece of history', which shows up John of Gaunt as 'a sort of 14th century Taman[n]y ring boss'. Also recommends Rostand's "Les Romanesques", which he read… read more
Invites him, at the behest of friends of T.C.D. in Cambridge, to take the chair at the meeting on 2 March.
[8 Tavistock Square]. Compulsory Greek, experience of making Greek optional in Scottish schools, Cambridge Ordinary Degree "has fallen lower than any degree in the kingdom".
Sunnyhill, St Stephen's Road, Bournemouth - Thanks him for the first section of the GB, and congratulates both him and Mrs Frazer, for he knows 'how eagerly she watches all that you do'; asks him to attend section II of the British Academy on the 22nd to… read more
Accompanied by the obituary notice for Butcher in The Times of 30 Dec. 1910.
Reports that Butcher has suggested that Walter Leaf would like to join Myers' concern. Claims that he 'would be admirable in every thing except youth', and is 'very thoughtful, clear, unimpassioned; and his father swims in Gold.' Asks for Myers' opinion.
Trusts that Myers' impression of Mrs F[ay] is 'the true one', and undertakes to try to clear her behaviour of suspiciousness as far as possible, if 'R[ayleigh?]' asks his advice. Asks Myers if he would like 'R' 'in the other business' if he won't go in… read more
Welcombe, Stratford on Avon. - Would be delighted if Robert could come for Roosevelt's visit from 4-6 June; sorry that they will not have room for Elizabeth. Has been asked by the Vice Chancellor of Cambridge to chair the selection committee for the new… read more
Announces that his brother William is not coming to them, and states that he 'could probably pursue Truth before Christmas 23rd or 24th if those days were fixed - and equally any days after Xmas.' Asks him to let him know when anything is settled.… read more
Has mentioned to Nora's sister Alice that he had 'once or twice got letters from [Henry]', which might be of interest to her; one of them related to some difficulties he had raised about women's degrees at Cambridge. Regrets to say that he has not been… read more
Letter declining invitation to the 1905 Apostles' dinner.