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MS note in hand of G. M. Trevelyan below the letter: 'Letter of (Sir) Charles Trevelyan to Sir Walter Trevelyan of Wallington about Macaulay's accumulation of material for his History of England. The first one (1840) shows what the design was in his head at that time'.

A note at the end of the letter in pencil asks 'Did he [Charles Trevelyan] expect to go back to India?', and a note in pen replies 'yes'; another note in pen records 'On Jan. 20th became assistant Sec. Treasurer'.

MS note in hand of G. M. Trevelyan below the letter: 'Letter of (Sir) Charles Trevelyan to Sir Walter Trevelyan of Wallington about Macaulay's accumulation of material for his History of England'.

MS note in hand of G. M. Trevelyan at the top of the letter: 'Copy of letter of T. B. M.'s Announcing Hannah's engagement to Charles E. Trevelyan and describing him to his other favourite sister Margaret Cropper. Quoted largely but not fully in the Life and Letters [of Lord Macaulay, by G. O. Trevelyan]. The parts there omitted are here erased in pencil by G. O. T...' An asterisk in red pencil by the last sentence matches with a note to the side, also in red and in an unknown hand: 'Not in fact so. Many discrepancies between these erasures and quoted version'. G. M. Trevelyan also notes above the date, 'Margaret was dead ere it reached her'.

On the back of the final pages there is a note by Edward and Margaret Cropper (née Denman, his third wife): 'The whole of this letter is placed unreservedly in your power to do as like with about publishing all or parts. We should like if agreeable to you to have all concerning Margaret published, as this letter happens to put before one exactly his feelings to his two favourite sisters - & is both curious and touching. E. & M. C.' G. M. Trevelyan adds: 'The Croppers' note to G. O. T. in sending him a copy of this letter for his biography. A generous note'.

Note on facing page by Margaret Cropper [née Denman, second wife of Edward Cropper]: 'Letter written by T. B. Macaulay to his sister Margaret concerning the engagement of his sister Hannah - to Charles (afterwards Sir Charles) Trevelyan. This letter was written before the news of Margaret's death had reached her brother and sister in India'.

Note at top of letter: 'Copied for C. Trevylan [sic: in fact the copy seems to have been made for G. O. Trevelyan] Jan[uar]y 1874'.

Thanks his father for his letter. Thinks G[eorge] is happy and 'quite at home' [at Wixenford]. Mr Arnold has told Robert to ask Charlie how much he will have to know when he goes to Harrow; wrote to him a few days ago. Likes the Virgil and Euripides' "Iphigenia" very much. Hears that Welldon has been chosen for Harrow [as headmaster]; hopes he is a 'nice man'. He and George are getting on well in their work. Asks his father to thank his mother for her letter and the umbrella. Tomlin 'took Up[p]er Shell'. [Nugent] Hicks is going to Harrow next term. Has written to Grandpapa T[revelyan]. Sends love to all, 'Spider included'.

Thanks his mother for her letter. Has read [his father's] "Holiday among some old friends" and "Horace at Athens", which are 'very interesting'; does not think he can understand the others yet. Thinks they will have a match with Mortimer next Saturday week. Hopes Grandpapa [Sir Charles Trevelyan or Robert Philips] and Sophie [Wicksteed?] are better, and that Georgie is well now. Thinks that everyone has recovered from the chicken pox now. Glad that Charlie is getting on well. Has given the note to Mrs Bartlett [the school matron].

Not sent, according to note on verso of draft. On verso of copy a note from Sir Charles Trevelyan, dated 28 Jun. 1875, states that he 'quite approve[s] of the letter overleaf'.

Letter appears to be incomplete; Ellis expresses surprise that Napier has taken a week to reply in a matter which he believed to be urgent.

Decorated with transfer sticker of a sailing ship. Hopes his family are well and happy, as he is. There is a 'rage for Stilographic and Antistilographic [sic] pens'. Hugo has not been expelled. Will be 'very glad' to have a few photographs. Is 'top for the week in Latin'. The exams are this week. Asks his mother to send some stamps, envelopes and note paper. Mrs Arnold gives lectures on botany. Has begun to collect stamps; Smith has given him 21, Browning 7, and Smith is going to give him some more; knows she does not mind. Glad to hear Grandpapa [Trevelyan?] Is better. Robert and Charlie have been writing postcards to each other ‘in the secret way’. Adds a postscript hoping that Sophy is all right.

With authority to transfer consols to Margaret Jean Holland.

With authority to transfer consols to Margaret Jean Holland. Endorsement dated 11 Aug. 1860 notes that a fair copy on foolscap is to be made.

[On headed notepaper for 40 Ennismore Gardens, SW]. Is 'sorry to hear the elections are going on badly'. It rained this morning, though they got outside in the afternoon. Is just finishing the Odyssey. The school plays Mortimer at home next Wednesday, and Farmbourgh. Hopes that his father is well, and that 'Grandpapa's cold is better'. Sends love to all. The end of term is quite close near. Asks if she has seen 'all the falling stars'. Is glad that C[harlie] is 'so high class'.

[On headed notepaper for 40 Ennismore Gardens, SW]. Thanks his mother for her letter, and asks her to thank his father for his. The school beat Mortimer one-nil, with Holt ma[jor] getting the goal. It was 'raining leaves as well as rain' during the match, and the 'ground was one mass of mud' and very slippery. By the end they were 'all covered with a thick coating of mud from head to foot' and he does not think their flannels will ever get clean; wishes Booa [Mary Prestwich] could have seen his new shirt. Grandpapa [Sir Charles Trevelyan or Robert Needham Philips] has sent him and Georgie a pound each, and they have both thanked him. Georgie has had a 'slight cold'. Adds a postscript asking if his mother knows whether [Nugent?] Hicks 'has got his dubble[sic]'.

Richmond. - Acknowledges receipt of Ellis's letter of the 21st; thinks it 'better to obviate any further discussion' by stating he cannot accept the proposal which Sir Charles Trevelyan authorised Ellis to make to him. Asks Ellis to inform Mr [George] Trevelyan that he has 'no objection' to his printing Lord Jeffrey's letter of 2 May 1837.

[on headed notepaper for 40 Ennismore Gardens, SW]. Has just got the letter from 'Grandpapa' [Sir Charles Trevelyan or Robert Needham Philips], who told him not to bother answering; Robert will however write saying he has plenty of time to do so. The school 'got licked a little in a Cameron match'. Is looking forward to going to Wallington. The weather is very hot now. Is glad 'Harrow is winning' [in the Eton-Harrow cricket match?]. Asks his mother to thank 'Boar' [Mary Prestwich, known as 'Booa' to the Trevelyan family].

16 Spring Gardens, 21 Jun. 1876. - Has seen Sir Charles Trevelyan and discussed with him and George Trevelyan what took place in the meeting between Ellis and Napier on Saturday.

In George Trevelyan's life of Lord Macaulay, he has not used everything from the letters he published; some passages which would be 'interesting in a history of the Edinburgh Review' have been omitted; he has also 'omitted some passages which Sir Charles Trevelyan thinks it due to Lord Macaulay's memory to suppress'; a great many letters have not been used at all.

Sir Charles is happy for Mr Napier to use the whole of Macaulay's Napier correspondence after the lapse of six months from the date of the publication of the life, 'with the reservation only that Sir Charles, or whoever may legally represent Lord Macaulay, is to be informed of what is proposed to be used... and to be at liberty, as Lord Macaulay's representative is now, to object to the use of any letter or part of a letter which shall have been omitted from the Life. Sir Charles adds his assurance that this power of restriction shall be used liberally and honorably, with a desire to comply with Mr Napier's wishes'.

Sent to Lyon Barnes & Ellis. Consols sold on 14 Apr.; a note at the bottom dated 16 Apr. says that the funds will be credited to Trevelyan's account next day.

Returns the document 'duly executed'. His wife and daughter [Alice?] are well, and like Madras better than he would have expected.

Thanks his mother for her letter. The editors [of the school newspaper] have 'not had time to print the paper', so it will come out tomorrow and he will send it on soon. Notes in Latin that they were beaten 'in a great fight': seven-nil. Their next match is on the 3rd. He played at right wing as he did for the last match; has 'got an eleven-cap' as several others have. Has not yet had time to answer 'Grandpapa' yet [Sir Charles Trevelyan or Robert Needham Philips], but will today. Asked about Fredy [sic] Stephenson at Farnborough, and found he was 'top of the school'; Freddy 'must be very young for that'. There are seventy-six boys at Farnborough.

On embossed notepaper for 8 Grosvenor Crescent, S.W. - He and his father will call on Ellis the following day.

3 Fredericks Place, Old Jewry. - Has read the abstract of power of attorney from Sir Charles Edward Trevelyan and his wife; fears it does not authorise giving an indemnity; if Lord Airlie should agree to accept such an indemnity, perhaps a Deed of Covenants could be made out in paper and sent to Sir Charles and his wife to sign.

Slip removed from bottom of second page by Trevelyan before posting.

Edinburgh. - Enclose their account [no longer present], which includes costs due by Sir Charles Trevelyan to Messrs Edmonston & Douglas and paid by Gibson & Co. They understood the correspondence of July-September 1875 to constitute an arrangement by which Sir Charles and George Trevelyan would stay proceedings, and Napier was not to publish any of the letters in question until the 'Life' of Lord Macaulay was published, and on this understanding they did not take steps to have the interdict declared perpetual. Therefore an order for costs against Messrs Constable would not be granted.

Thanks Sir George for his letter; in his 'very very old age' it is good to be 'so kindly thought of'. Sends "[Percy's Reliques of?] Ancient English Poetry" for Robert; hopes Sir George has the other volume containing "The Ballad of Chevy Chase"; this book was damaged in a boating expedition made by his brother Sir Charles, who was fond of it, many years ago. His wife [Maria] is well but not much younger than him, so they are glad to have 'a satisfactory lady' who reads to them. Sends best wishes to Sir George and his family. Includes in a postscript the news that his only grandson [Charles], John's son, has gained a scholarship at Wellington College and is doing well there.

Wallington. - All is well here; the house is kept 'quite warm nowadays' and they 'shut the windows more'. Is breakfasting in his room, but getting up soon after that; has been for some short walks though not yet as far as the garden; is leading a 'lazy life, lying on the sofa a great deal', but has also done some Homer translation. The house is quiet as there are no children here yet; the Weavers are coming in a few days, as are Kitty and her family. The only other guests have been 'Dr Boon and his nice wife and children' who have now left. Charles and Molly 'seem quite harmonious, and in good health except for Molly's laryngitis'. The Geoffrey Youngs have been away, but are now returned and are coming to tea tomorrow; he has been 'very unwell lately'. Bob is staying in the 'tapestry room', which is comfortable though there are 'no clothes pegs, and of course no water'; however, the house seems 'tidier and cleaner than it has been for a long time'. His eczema seems better. Hope Bessie has had a pleasant visit from van Stuwe and feels well and happy. Catherine [Abercrombie] is well, and getting on with Charles and Molly. Very kind of Tet Htoot to send the letter by Bob's grandfather [Sir Charles Edward Trevelyan: see 17/171]; will keep it to show Joan [Allen], and write to thank Tet Htoot. Asks to be remembered to Miss Goddard and the rest of the household.