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Wallington, Cambo, Morpeth. - Very sad news about the nurse [Mrs Catt]; hopes Elizabeth will be able to find another as nice; asks if Mrs Catt has a home to go to for a chance of recovery. Good that Julian is so well. George came yesterday with 'a nice young Huxley', with whom he had walked 'over mountains from the Lakes 94 miles in 3 days'. The A[ndrew?] Langs are here, and Mrs Lang asks about Elizabeth; Mrs Pease and the Hunsfields are coming to lunch, and the Booths for the night; Janet and the children come tomorrow. Sending a brace of grouse; asks whether the last ones arrived. Lucky that Nurse Shephard can come; it will give Elizabeth time to find another nurse. Booa is very sorry [about Nurse Catt?]

8, Grosvenor Crescent. - Glad that the Hardys [G. H. Hardy and his sister?] have arrived. Caroline mentioned La Croiz to the Arthur Elliots, as they are going to the Riviera at Easter, but could not tell them whether there were 'good drives' which is important as he is 'very lame'. The last days before [George and Janet's] wedding are most exciting; the Wards are 'wonderfully energetic' and their arrangements go well. Went to see the presents yesterday; there seemed to be almost as many as C[harles] and M[ary] had, though there were fewer presentations and large things. Janet had 'some very nice offerings from her girls, & many servants & poor people'; lots of books, silver, cheques; Janet's trousseau was 'nice and useful'. Hopes the weather at Oxford will be good. Caroline, Sir George and Booa [Mary Prestwich] are going down before the special train to be at the registry. She and Sir George have not been well; thinks Sir George was doing too much, so he is resting. The Duke of Cambridge has died, so there will be no question of going to Court tomorrow; is glad as it 'seemed so inappropriate'. Has a note from [Bramine Hubrecht at] Taormina saying that the things have been sent; hopes they will arrive soon. Hopes the concert went well. The H[enry] Y[ates] T[hompson]s 'would be sorry not to be able to stop'. They [the Liberals] have won another [by] election, and 'the Gov[ernment] are in a poor way'.

Wallington, Cambo, Northumberland. - Will be happy to 'write a line' [a reference] for Elizabeth's nurse but needs to know her name. Hopes Elizabeth is feeling the cold less. Sir George has had 'a sharp attack of "Rheumaticks" making him quite lame', but he is much better this morning. Agrees about Miss Martin, who is 'so sterling and always... to be depended on'; Elizabeth will see how good she was with children, as she 'never played on their feelings, as so many governesses do, but kept them in order quite naturally'. Booa [Mary Prestwich] is very busy but 'seems cheerful'; Caroline took her for a drive and walk yesterday which she enjoyed. Hopes the game arrived safely. Robert should have the five copies of his book ["Polyphemus and Other Poems"] 'sent direct as if from him'; they are looking forward to seeing it. Glad Elizabeth liked the blotter and hopes she will use it; sorry that she still has to go on with treatment but at least she can do it herself; expects she will 'find the day long enough getting up later for another week'.

8, Grosvenor Crescent. - Has been unwell and 'laid up', but is now better. [George and Janet's] wedding seems very near; wishes Elizabeth and Robert could be there. George is busy going over his book ["England Under The Stuarts"] with [Charles] Oman, and she thinks all but the last chapter will be finished before the wedding; he is taking a few days in the country from tomorrow. Charlie was 'triumphantly returned' for the North[umberland] C[ounty] C[ouncil] but looks tired; worries about him taking on more work. Mary looks very happy. Glad Elizabeth saw her 'pretty friend [sic] Mrs Salamon' [Jeanne Salamonson Asser] and had some music; Robert also writes that the Hardys [G. H. Hardy and his sister?] have come. Hopes Elizabeth gets to visit the Netherlands before returning to England. Looking forward to getting the things from Madame Grandmont [Bramine Hubrecht]; hopes there is a good reason for their sale at Taormina. Elizabeth must come to stay at Welcombe while Robert goes to his friends [G E Moore's reading party] if they are back in England by then. Sir George is reading newspapers each morning at the British Museum, which 'he hates doing'; he will finish this week. Booa [Mary Prestwich] is 'very beaming over George', and all [wedding] arrangements are going well.

Welcombe, Stratford on Avon. - Glad to hear Elizabeth and Robert have found 'such a charming place'. George has been staying, but returns to London tomorrow; he has been reading his chapter on William III [from "England Under the Stuarts"] to her, which is 'very able'. Charles and Mary are enjoying Cornwall, and will stop at Welcombe next week on their way to London. There is a delay in the post from Italy; 'something delightful' in not having a post and telegraph office. Wrote a letter addressed to Valescure, but Elizabeth will not miss much if it has gone astray. There was a 'grand victory' [in the General Election] at Norwich, and they are hoping for one at Gateshead. Mrs [Dobree] Trevelyan of Netherwitton died suddenly, having been ill for years and a few days later so did her husband, Thornton; he was a 'nice quiet fellow' and they will miss him very much. Sends love to Robert; hopes that he will continue to enjoy La Croix [-Valmer?] and that the sunshine will do him good. Hopes they have pleasant company, and that some of their friends will join them. Sir George is well and has begun reading for the next volume [of "The American Revolution"]; he is getting lots of reviews, many from America, which he is happy about. Booa [Mary Prestwich] was worn out for a few days, but is more or less recovered now. Pleased Elizabeth and Robert are out of the 'cold fog'; Britain has an 'odious climate'.

Welcombe, Stratford on Avon. - Glad that, although Elizabeth is not settled yet [in Italy], she has found warmth and sunshine; in England there is sun but it is very cold. Had to go to London on Monday; Arthur Sidgwick came to stay with Sir George, and after she returned they have been alone. George comes for a while today. Sir George is enjoying walking into Stratford; she thinks it is good for him to see people; is 'beginning to read for his new volume' [of "The American Revolution"] but has promised he will not start writing till they return from their time abroad. Sympathises with Elizabeth and Robert's wish to be free of 'hotel companions' as much as they can. C[harles] and M[ary] are enjoying themselves in Cornwall; it is wet and stormy, but they seem to be walking in the rain 'with impunity'; they are stopping at Welcombe for a night on their way back to London. Booa [Mary Prestwich] was over-tired when they arrived here, but is better now. George's wedding will not be 'such a business' as he is not in their house; thinks the day will be the 19th or 21 of March. Sends love to Robert. Is glad Elizabeth saw her cousin Marie. She and Sir George are anxious about the coming elections. Hopes all well with the [new] house, and that a beginning on the work will be made before Elizabeth and Robert return.

Cambo; sent to Trevelyan at the Shiffolds, Holmbury St. M[ary]. - 'Dear Booa' [Mary Prestwich] died yesterday; will wire later today to inform them whether the funeral will be on Monday or Tuesday.

8, Grosvenor Crescent, S.W. - Is recovering well now, and hopes to go to Eastbourne tomorrow, with Sir George joining her on Saturday; will be staying in lodgings at Vernon House. Asks if Elizabeth would like to stay with her for a couple of nights from Wednesday the 10th. Booa [Mary Prestwich] is coming down for a holiday; they then go to Welcombe. Good to think of Julian getting on well. Is busy: 'so difficult to remember everything after having been laid up for so long'. Had a drive in the brougham round the park yesterday. George returns home tonight.

Mrs Barlett [the matron at Wixenford] wants to know whether Robert should continue taking his medicine. There is a boy 'who is a landleager here called Hugo Montgomerie' [Hugh Montgomery]. He goes 'up the backboard' twice a day. The 'fourth class has been destroyed by measels [sic]'.'Gest' [Guest] is the head of the school, who is going to be a mid[shipman]; Borne is at the bottom. Asks her to ask 'Boar' ['Booa': Mary Prestwich] and Miss Martin for his seeds.

[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]'.

Welcombe, Stratford on Avon. - Glad Elizabeth enjoyed Mary's visit: she 'seems to spread cheerfulness round her'. Fears the wait [until Elizabeth's baby is born] may go on for a while. Sir George is slow to recover; he can amuse himself now 'with his puzzle', which 'is a blessed invention'. Very fortunate that Booa [Mary Prestwich] has kept well. Asks what Elizabeth thinks of Mary's music lectures, and wonders 'how much the Cambo people understood of them'. Glad Madame Grandmont [Bramine Hubrecht] is in England. Has written to [Edward?] Keith about Gussie [Enticknap] but not yet received a reply; supposes 'he is seeing what he can arrange'.

Welcombe, Stratford on Avon [crossed through]. - Her journey went well; on arrival, they were relieved about Sir George, who was 'very seriously ill on Sunday'. He did not send for her, and wrote a long letter which Hearn kept for her [12/166] showing that he did not want Caroline to leave Robert and Elizabeth. Thinks it was necessary as Miss Martin is also ill in bed and Booa [Mary Prestwich] felt the responsibility too much. They have a nurse and he is recovering, but the fever has not gone yet. Originally enclosing Uncle Harry's letter; Sir George is 'distressed' that he will not be well enough to be in town on the 14th [the day of Robert's election to the Athenaeum Club]; he is writing to Uncle Harry and others asking them to help. Caroline thinks it will be all right. Was upset to leave Robert and Elizabeth; hopes Nurse Catt came, and that Nurse Godwin is better.

Is not going to school until Thursday. Booa [Mary Prestwich] thought of taking them to the Zoo today, but the wind is too cold so they are not going. Went to the Baker Street Bazaar; Robert bought his mother a paper basket; Booa bought '6 unbreakable tumblers' and a mat for Sir George's room. Is doing lessons every day with Miss Martin. Mrs Stephenson invited him and Georgie to tea, and to play in the Horticultural Gardens afterwards, but they are not going.

Welcombe, Stratford on Avon. - Glad [Nurse] Godwin is better; sure Mrs Catt is helpful to them all. Sir George and Miss Martin still have temperatures, but not much above 100 [degrees Fahrenheit]; Miss Martin is quiet but Sir George is 'most difficult to manage'. Had to find a new nurse yesterday to look after them at night, do washing, bedmaking and so on. Sir George is very upset at not being able to go to London on 14 January 'to look after Robert's election at the Athenaeum'; they have divided up a list of friends to write to, and Caroline has told C[harles] who will 'doubtless be able to send people to vote' if in town. The doctor is anxious that Sir George should not catch any chill, which might turn to pleurisy, but thinks they will avoid this; thinks she told Elizabeth that it was the doctor and Booa [Mary Prestwich] who sent for her as they were worried on Sunday. Was very sorry to leave.

8 Grosvenor Crescent, S.W. - The wedding [between George and Janet Trevelyan] is over, and now the family is 'all married'; wishes Robert and Elizabeth had been there as it was a nice, well arranged occasion. She, Sir George, and Booa [Mary Prestwich] arrived by train in Oxford just in time for the Registry, which was 'in a shabby little first floor room', made nice with 'carpet & flowers' but much inferior to the Hague; description of the short ceremony there, with only the 'nearest relations' and some of George's friends. They then went to [Manchester] College to meet the friends who had just arrived by special train from London. The chapel is 'extremely pretty, with lovely Burne-Jones windows'. Order of service originally enclosed; describes the address, in which 'there was nothing the least doctrinal, but it was very high toned & 'ethical'". Many guests, including Meggy [Price], Annie [Philips], Harry Greg, 'a number of Wards & Arnolds & Croppers', the 'H.Y.T.s' [Harry Yates Thompson and his wife], 'the Bell connection, & the Stanleys in numbers'. Also Mrs [Alice] Green, Henry James, 'Ritchies, Freshfields, Sidgwicks, Mr [Hugh?] Clifford, the Holman Hunts, Russells, Muggins Runcimans', many Oxford people and 'an array of George's friends'.

They then went into the library, a 'fine room with beautiful woodwork, & painted windows, & a statue of Dr [James] Martineau' for tea, took the special train back and were in London by 6 pm. Sir George was unwell with a bad cold for two days before, but got through; it was a warm day and he does not seem worse this morning. George and Janet went to 'a quiet place in Surrey' for a few days then on to Cornwall; will then return to London to 'put their house in order & go abroad'. Describes Janet's wedding dress and travelling dress.

Received the box of things from Taormina yesterday [see 11/93]; 'very nice, & just suitable for a bazaar'; will write and thank Madame Grandmont [Bramine Hubrecht] for ordering them. Sir George sends love, and thanks for Robert's last letter; he is reading Lord Acton's letters 'with amusement and interest', having had to stop work for a while; she thinks 'working too long at the B.M. [British Museum] made him ill' and is 'sure it is full of germs'. Charles and Mary were 'much to the front' at the wedding, and Mary looked 'magnificent'; dined with them last week in North Street, where everything is arranged nicely. Supposes Robert and Elizabeth will return to lots of business about the new house and hopes it goes well: 'the old judge [Sir Roland Vaughan Williams] has had plenty more time to think it over'. Sir John Swinburne's engagement has been broken off. Hester Lyttelton and Victoria Buxton are both going to be married.

Inverness. - Hopes Bobbie will get this before he leaves Whitby; asks if he will be 'very sorry' to leave. She and his father will be home on Saturday night, so they will see each other soon. Sends something for him to read on his journey to help him 'imagine prehistoric forests as well as the animals who lived in them'. Going to Oban tomorrow: Bobbie's father used to go there for reading parties when he was a young man. He and his friends would 'read and write all morning & go out shooting & boating in the afternoon'. Perhaps Bobbie will do the same one day. Sends 'love & kisses to Georgie'; she hopes to see his photographs soon. Hopes Bobbie has found some jet on the shore. Sends love to Miss Martin [their governess], and asks him to tell Booa [Mary Prestwich, their nurse], that Caroline will receive any letter she wrote about the money tomorrow night.

Baveno - Glad to hear that Elizabeth is well, and that she and Robert are enjoying her friend's visit [Laetitia Ede, see 46/91]. He and Caroline have had hot weather, 'bearable' in large hotels; they have also spent 'three afternoons with Aunt Margaret [Holland], driving, boating' and taking tea at their hotel or in 'her lovely garden'. She is 'amazingly good company', especially given how long she has been ill. He is getting over a short bout of rheumatism; Booa [Mary Prestwich] is 'enjoying herself hugely'; Caroline having a 'real rest and change'. Sure Robert and Elizabeth are 'taking the right course' about the [new] house. Hears that [Gilbert] Murray's "Hippolytus" was 'very badly put on the stage [by Granville Barker] and acted'; thinks Murray should not have given up his position [his professorship at Glasgow], unless his health really did necessitate this. Is reading [Macaulay's?] "Frederic the Great", which has 'all that Dryasdust, as well as Clio, can give'. Has also just finished the first book of [Cicero's] "Tusculan Deputations" and has learned from it 'not to fear death'; will learn 'not to mind pain' from the next and wishes he had read it before he got the rheumatism.

Wallington, Cambo, Northumberland. - Blames the 'heat which brings on indolence' for his delay in replying to her last letter. Saw Madame Grandmont at the Bowmans', where he spent a very pleasant evening; she has since written to say he can visit in early September, so asks Bessie to tell her that will suit him very well. Is not going to Bayreuth, so will come straight out to Holland, which he is looking forward to seeing again. Has left the heat in the South of England and come up to 'the cool and airy atmosphere of Northumberland'. Is glad she likes the Odyssey; her translation is 'quite correct and scholarly', although a little too Biblical and free with 'withals' and 'verilys'. Agrees generally with what she says about [Henry] James: he need not always be so obscure, though 'vague ideas can often only be vaguely expressed'; discusses some of the characters and scenes he admires. Supposes she will be going to Denmark now; hopes she enjoys her music there; he has heard little for weeks and fears he will not until he goes to Holland. Is glad she enjoyed "Marrow and Asparagus" [his "Mallow and Asphodel"]; but she must like [Thomas Sturge] Moore's poems better, particularly "The Vinedresser", "The Panther", and "At Bethel"; the parts of Moore's poetry he likes 'mean more to [him] than anything that has appeared in England since Browning's early and great days". Will send for [Lagerlof's] "Antichrist Miracles" as is keen to see Mrs Cacciola [Florence Trevelyan] 'glorified by fiction', even if she is depicted as 'a witch or Fiery, instead of the mild lady she really is'; has always intended to make her 'the subject of a romance' when he takes to writing novels in his old age. Bessie can keep [his father's] "American Revolution" until he comes. Asks to be remembered to the Grandmonts. His father has just bought a Madonna by [Francesco] Francia; they are all very pleased with it, though he is amused by the comments of the servants. The butler secretly prefers the not very good copy of Raphael's "Madonna della seggiola" which used to hang in the room; he says the 'lady' is pretty '(being good protestants, they won't call her the Madonna or the Virgin)', but the baby is 'rather a funny-shaped baby', and at least Raphael gave his child some clothing; says Mrs Prestwitch [sic: Mary Prestwich] (the old nurse, now housekeeper) knows more about babies than he does, and she is not sure about the baby; supposes neither he nor his brothers were 'exactly that type of infant' when they were in her nursery.

Wallington, Cambo, Morpeth. - Glad to hear Elizabeth has found a couple to come in the Birts' place; hopes they will suit. Very glad to be at Wallington, and the weather is improving; went out yesterday down to the garden in the carriage. Was very tired by the journey, but is recovering. Relieved to hear how happy Julian is at school; he has written to Annie [Philips] saying that everything is 'delightful'. Will be a pleasure to see him. 'Old [George] Handyside died last week'; the village will not seem the same without him. Booa [Mary Prestwich] is going to visit a niece in Lancashire on Tuesday, and seems 'fairly well'. Sends love to Bob; enjoyed his visit.

[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].

Welcombe, Stratford on Avon. - Has received Paul's present of 'muisjes' [sugared aniseeds given in the Netherlands after the birth of a baby] from Elizabeth and Robert; Caroline has told him about them; Booa [Mary Prestwich] was 'immensely pleased with hers'. They are now settled down; thinks he and Booa want some 'rest and quiet'. The hounds came yesterday, which is very different in Warwickshire from in Northumberland as it is 'one of the famous "Shires"'; the hunt 'made a gallant show in the amphitheatre of the home park'. Would be 'bad hunting' at the Shiffolds, but he would still enjoy it.

Mantua. - Was very pleased by Bob's letter. The printers [of George's book "Garibaldi's Defence of the Roman Republic"] 'seem to have run short of '"f"s, after the final proof stage'; George was particularly annoyed by 'four cannon' being thus rendered 'our cannon' [1st ed, p 273], but now makes up a 'patriotic romance' in which 'young Buonaparte... swears to send the first English cannon which he captures to the Sanmarinesi'. Agrees with Bob about the Introduction, but, given the 'present state of history in England', his book must 'violently proclai[m] that it regards itself also as literature and appeals to the general public' if it is not to be 'treated as an historical monograph and consigned to "historical studies"'. Glad Bob perceives 'a nearer approach to chastity in the style'; thanks him again for his 'kind and painstaking efforts over "[England under] the Stuarts". Having a 'splendid time' in Italy; glad to hear Booa [Mary Prestwich] is better; fears she was very ill. Sends love to Bessie, and to Paul 'in whom, having not seen, I yet believe'.

Welcombe, Stratford on Avon. - Sorry that Elizabeth is having such a long wait (before giving birth); glad she likes the nurse. Has been busy talking things over with Booa [Mary Prestwich]; went for a long walk with Sir George yesterday afternoon. Brief discussion of blanket patterns and knitting stitches. Glad Alice went to the dance, 'as now both the girls have had an outing'. Thinking having a tea party for the 'gardiners [sic] & people close here about' but they have not yet settled this; the 'school tree [or treat?]' is on 4 January. Sir George began work today; he is well, but whenever she returns after being away she 'can't help seeing how old he looks!'; he keeps up too many fires for Caroline's comfort. Hope Robert could talk to Mr [Donald] Tovey; supposes he will take on the work [the libretto for Tovey's "The Bride of Dionysus"?]. Hearne [the butler] went to a concert in the village last night 'with the girls' and says it was 'very good'. Sir George very indignant with the Lords; she is sure it is 'the beginning of a long struggle'. Glad Robert is reading aloud to Elizabeth.

Pensione Palumbo, Ravello [on headed notepaper for Il Frullino, Via Camerata, Florence]:- Is going on this afternoon to Ravello, where his mother should send further letters; it is 'rather cold' here and he thinks he will do better with his work further south, 'though it has been very pleasant here'. Will arrive before lunch tomorrow. Glad Charles has returned safely (from his trip to North America and the Pacific with Sidney and Beatrice Webb): wants 'to see his photos very much'. Booa says he and Sir George had 'a good day shooting' recently. There is 'too much Xmas shooting out here': it is impossible to go out without seeing 'half a dozen lazy looking scoundrels... murdering the small birds'.

Asks his mother to send his father's book [the first volume of The American Revolution] to Ravello, and wonders if his father would mind also sending a copy to Mr [Bernard] Berenson]; knows Berenson would be 'very much gratified... and would certainly read it with great appreciation', but Berenson would 'of course' get a copy himself so Sir George should do as he sees fit. It is time to start so cannot write much more; will write again from Ravello. Sends love to all. Mrs [Helen] Fry is 'still getting better'; she and Roger are 'at Dorking now'.

10 Prinsegr[acht], the Hague. - Her uncle returned the papers yesterday with a letter to Bob's father; she expects 'the engrossing etc.' will take some time, so if Bob wants to sign them before coming over he will need to wait; he should do what he thinks best, as her 'patience is quite infinite now', but it would be good if he could come by Wednesday. Her uncle wrote that they were satisfied with the settlement and that the wedding would be organised according to Bob's father's wishes; neither he nor her aunt want the church wedding at all, so it is 'absurd' that they listened to Ambro [Hubrecht]'s scruples, and there will be no more difficulty there. Discussion of the beds and bedding. If they can call at Grosvenor Crescent to pick up the parcel which Booa has for her, that will save Bob the trouble of bringing it; trusts him not to forget the spectacles. Will order Bob's room at the Twee Steden when she knows when he is coming; she and her uncle will order the rooms for his parents at the View Doelen this afternoon; she will then go to a 'little musical séance at the piano shop', with Mr Kattendijke playing and Mr Loudon singing; she will play a Handel sonata and a Bach aria. Thinks she will send the letter to London, though Bob 'seems to have got a nice dear old postman at Westcott, who understands the human heart'. Returns to the letter later to say that her uncle has the idea of holding the wedding breakfast at the Oude Doelen hotel; this would be easier in many ways, she dislikes the idea 'intensely', as she will explain when Bob comes, but will give in if he insists.

Concluded on a separate sheet [9/66]: wonders when Bob got her letter saying he ought to write to her uncle. Tuttie [Hubrecht] is now in Florence and wants to return as soon as she can. Thinks Bob will be able to get a nice top hat here; would like to choose one with him. Thinks the white silk tie will be perfect; likes that his mother has knitted it for that occasion. Glad he got both a Carlisle and a Meredith: a 'splendid present'. Hopes the walls [at Westcott] will be ready by the time they get there; he should tell Mrs Enticknap to air the mattresses in the sun, and must remember himself to bring all the papers her uncle talked about.

Welcombe, Stratford on Avon. - Is glad Elizabeth thinks Julian better for his visit; he and Miss B[arthorp] were very happy. Sure his stories are funny, as he '"recounts" very well indeed'. Hopes it will be cooler by Tuesday, when they go to The Park; will go to Wall[ington] on Friday. Annie [Philips] seems to be getting better. Thinks Elizabeth's illness may have been gastric influenza, which she hears is going around; hopes she has recovered now. Sir George is 'not very bright' and needs a change. They went to the village yesterday to pay some goodbye visits; people seemed 'genuinely sorry' they were leaving. Glad Mrs Tovey is better; asks if the Toveys will go north soon. Mary is in London; Booa [Mary Prestwich] is away, she hopes she is resting and enjoying herself. Sends a message to Julian that she will look at the linnets [?] this evening when it is cooler.

10 Prinsegracht, the Hague. - Her uncle received Bob's letter with 'all the legal papers, settlement etc.' last night. Asks if Bob read through the settlement; she tried to last night but did not understand everything, nor did her uncle, so he has sent it to his lawyer to have it explained and they will return it as soon as possible. Her uncle was surprised not to find the marriage contract enclosed; thinks he expects Bob to write saying he approves and sending the contract back. Does not now feel 'bitter' about the earlier tensions as she loves and understands her uncle too much. [Sir Henry] Howard and his wife called yesterday and left cards, so the 'bridge' is formed. Is busy with packing and clearing; tonight she will look through an interesting old collection of papers relating to her mother's life and marriage with her uncle; she will certainly want to keep her mother's own letters. Tomorrow she is lunching with her 'only Dutch co-senior of St. Andrews, a girl from Rotterdam whose mother was an old friend of Bramine [Hubrecht]'s. Likes the clavichord present all the more as she thinks of it; thinks it very nice of Bob's friends; asks if Mrs [Helen] Fry [who decorated it] is pleased, and what 'poor Dolmetsch' will do without it. Teases Bob for having 'wedding presents from nice young lady friends [Lily Hodgkin] sent over from Dresden' and keeping it secret from her; she found out from Alice Jones. Tells him not to forget the parcel Booa will give him, nor the gold spectacles; he should also bring his play and any other poems he likes.

10 Prinsegracht, The Hague. - Has received her letter this morning, and sent a telegraph to say he has already written to all [the friends and relations] she names, as well as to a few others, such as Mrs [Mary] Booth, since she had invited him to Gracedieu for New Year's Day. Wrote to [Charles] Sanger first, as he lives with him, who got the letter at Cambridge and told George there; had however written to George, and Charles, next day. Has also written to his aunts and Booa [Mary Prestwich]. Has been busy: Mr Hubrecht sent him to visit Bessie's sister Mrs Röntgen in Amsterdam on Saturday, on Sunday he received callers with the family, and on Monday he went to Ede with her and her sister-in-law [strictly, Elizabeth had no sister-in-law: Bramine Hubrecht meant?] to see about the furniture moving. Thinks his mother will have seen his and Hubrecht's letters to his father; hopes that 'little difficulty' is now resolved. Elizabeth is about five foot ten, has 'brownish yellow hair, of rather a light tint', and eyes of he thinks 'greenish grey'. Has not yet written her any poems, but 'must try in Italy'. Will try to get her a ring in Milan; [Roger] Fry may be able to help; leaves tomorrow afternoon, and will spend a few days there as he has much to discuss with Fry. Not sure when he will return: depends how his work goes. Hopes a visit by Bessie to England in the spring can be arranged.

Perhaps written by George himself, or one of his brothers. Gives the name of his wet nurse as Mrs Hatcher, and his nurse at home while the other Trevelyans went to Malvern, Mrs Lake. Went with his family to Whitby, Malvern, Buxton, Burrows-lea and Falmouth. First began to talk in 1877. Went to Welcombe every Christmas. Description of his physical appearance. Started lessons with Miss [Henrietta] Martin, whom he called Marmie, at the age of four; called his nurse [Mary Prestwich] Booa. Used to 'invent illness... to finish his lessons sooner, or have easier ones'. Was much interested in the general election of 1880; was indignant when his father called him a Tory, and 'made very funny little speeches on politics'.