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Prinsegracht 10, 's Gravenhage:- Encloses the drafts of Sir George's settlement [of money on Elizabeth and any children in the event of Robert's death] and deed of covenant which he received in Sir George's letter of 8 May [13/48]. Inspection of these proves that 'Dutch legal institutions differ from English ones so much that it would be presumptuous... to make any objections': they consider arrangements to be 'quite satisfactory', and that Elizabeth's position, both now and in future, 'is perfectly safe in your hands'. Would like to know at some point 'by which English laws the settlement and the deed are considered to be irrevocable'; presumes 'a copy of the same will be given to Elizabeth'. It may be advisable to add to the indenture 'public stocks or funds of the Kingdom of the Netherlands', after the reference to the same 'of Great Britain', but he leaves this entirely to Sir George. Has not found with these drafts that of the marriage contract which he himself sent to Sir George and Robert, and asks whether he can conclude the draft meets with their approval; would be 'much obliged' if the copy could be returned.

Is going with Elizabeth today to arrange rooms at the Hotel De Oude Doelen, according to the Trevelyans' wishes; will ask the hotel landlord to write to them with more details [see 46/82]. Will be glad if Sir George and Lady Trevelyan can dine with them on 5 June, 'quite en famille'; asks for this invitation to be extended to Robert's brothers. They are happy to arrange the weddling luncheon according to Sir George and his wife's wishes.

Prinsegracht 10, 's Gravenhage:- Hubrecht 'beg[s] leave to consider' Sir George's letter of yesterday to Robert, which has been shown to him as per Sir George's wishes, as addressed equally to himself. Notes that 'these two beloved children' ought to have discussed their 'intentions' with Robert's parents and himself and his wife, Elizabeth's guardians; now all they can do is hope for their future happiness. Sir George's 'very kind lines' show 'how near young Robert is living to [his] heart', which Hubrecht has no doubt he deserves; will not conceal their gratitude for the arrangements Sir George has made for Robert's 'matrimonial living and care for his wife and children in case of his decease'. Elizabeth, who has lived with them from her seventh year, has 'not ceased to be a bliss for us and all our children', and they are sure she will 'prove the same' to Robert, his parents, and family.

Hopes that the 'distance which makes it impossible to shake hands' with Sir George and talk over details will be soon be reduced by their 'meeting on the continent', when he has no doubt he and his wife 'will be the winning party' in making Sir George's acquaintance; they hope the same will be true for 'your Robert and our Elizabeth both may be and remain for life by his proposal and her acceptance'.

Prinsegracht 10, 's Gravenhage:- In an 'important passage' of Hubrecht's last letter [46/76], it seems that Sir George has 'read the word "then" as if it were "three"'; Hubrecht regrets this, and expects it was caused by his missing out 'the word "a" before hundred'. He was 'unfamiliar with the English idiom', but Robert saw the mistake on viewing Hubrecht's proof copy. Hopes this 'elucidation will satisfy' Sir George, and that the mistake will not change his or his wife's 'favourable intentions of [Elizabeth's] intentions to her share in the household'.

He and his family are grateful for Sir George's 'kind note about the Equitable [and Mutual Insurance Company, either 13/41 or 13/43]; he and his wife send 'warmest regards to Lady Trevelyan thanking her for her most benevolent and highly appreciated lines to Elizabeth'. Last Sunday they had a reception for a 'good many' of their and Elizabeth's friends to 'congratulate the happy pair'; Robert made a 'charming impression' on them all. He has decided to leave them this week for Italy; they 'may not interfere', though if he had stayed longer it would have been 'very welcome to [them] all'.

Prinsegracht 10, 's Gravenhage:- Acknowledges the receipt of Sir George's letter of the day before yesterday [13/40]; is happy to say that on their side they 'consider the matter [of Robert and Elizabeth's engagement] sufficiently fixed to make it known on both sides of the family'; the 'young people' are very happy at Robert's parents' 'goodness'.

Outlines Elizabeth's personal circumstances: her property may be estimated at a 'hundred thousand dutch florins'. a third invested in 'landed property' a third 'in mortgage' and a third in 'shares and public funds'. She intends once married to 'manage her financial business herself', as she has done since she came of age, giving then [?] a 'hundred pounds a year to her husband for sustaining the household'; in this she is following the precedent set by her sister on her marriage three years ago.

As the "exceptional institution.... the Equitable Mutual" [with whom the insurance on Elizabeth and any children will be settled] is unknown to him, will be happy to have, at Sir George's 'convenience, some printed report of it'

He and his wife are glad that they 'are not completely strangers for one another', as proved by Sir George having come to Holland before, and his 'profound knowledge of Dutch history'. Apologises for 'writing bad English', as he is not at all used to corresponding in it, and is 'very grateful for [Sir George's] present and future indulgence'.

Front of notebook used by Robert Trevelyan for a list headed 'Early Poems. 1898-1922', and a distribution list for his From the Shiffolds for 1849 (this has extensive marking up in red and blue crayon). Nursery rhymes and other notes follow in red pen, perhaps not in Robert Trevelyan's hand.

Back of notebook used by Julian Trevelyan for an essay entitled 'An old friendship', on Bertrand Russell.