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Wallington, Cambo, Northumberland. - They have settled with Thornton Trevelyan to shoot the covers at Wallington on 4 October; asks if Robert will be able to come; predicts the game will be good. They have a large party of visitors: the Knutsfords, Jebbs, and Sir Spencer Walpole; Sir Alfred Lyall and the [Henry?] Sidgwicks come tomorrow. Is getting on well with his book [the first volume of the "History of the American Revolution"], and has revised the first half with 'great help' from Robert's comments; it is 'very much improved' and he hopes to have it all finished in a fortnight.

Apologises for having given her the trouble of sending back her [Jebb's] letter to Mr Appleton. States that the letter he received has probably been sent to her at Newnham. Claims that Henry Sidgwick's illness 'lies like a shadow over Cambridge'. Declares that he has lived 'so beautiful a life, so high above the temptations of the [ ]', and that he has given 'such unstinted help and sympathy in every cause and every charity'. Speaks of the dread of losing him, which 'made an ache in every heart.' Claims to be relieved by news from Nora. Reports that the Master's telegram is always put up in the combination room, and that they can all hear of progress by that means. Asks her to tell Henry that they all say that they 'never knew anyone so universally beloved.'

Welcombe, Stratford on Avon. - Elizabeth's letter with the 'account of the storm & disaster at the Cembroni [Villa Cimbrone] is most curious'; feels very sorry for 'the poor people who are so much ill used'. Has signed the form to nominate Elizabeth for membership of the [Grosvenor Crescent] club and sent it to Lady Jebb as a seconder as Mrs Runciman is 'a very precise little person' and might not feel able to say that she knew Elizabeth personally. She and Sir George are going to London tomorrow, but regret it as the weather is so beautiful. They are reading 'Mr. Gardner's book' about his grandfather, the Leipzig publisher, but it is much too long, and she finds it hard to be very interested in Wieland and Herder. Hopes that Elizabeth and Robert's 'Sicilian Expedition' will be nice; tells her to go to the Maria di Gesù in Palermo, for the beautiful view; a shame not to get to Girgenti [Agrigento] but it is a long way.

Trinity College, Cambridge. - Has been invited to dinner with the Jebbs on Saturday the 17th: if Bob does not go to the Verralls, is welcome to dine in George's rooms 'which are in a way common family rooms as the pictures proclaim' and invite guests as he likes. George will write to Moore or Dickinson, say, if Bob says he would like to see them there. Is also engaged for lunch on Sunday, but hopes Bob will breakfast with him, and dine if he wants to.

8, Grosvenor Crescent. - Rather 'wonderful how many liberals' Elizabeth and Robert have had in 'such a small party' [of fellow guests at Ravello]: Mr [Henry John?] Roby is 'a fine old fellow'; knows who Miss Williams is. Hears of many people going to Rome and Sicily now. Understands that Elizabeth wants to stop in Holland while Robert 'joins the Easter party [organised by George Moore]'. Has reserved tickets for the Joachim concerts; would very much like to go with Elizabeth and would be able to find other takers on occasions when unable to attend. Elizabeth was elected to the [Grosvenor Crescent] club and Caroline has paid her sub. Sir George is talking to Mr Longman downstairs now; Caroline is glad the play [Robert's "Cecilia Gonzaga"] will soon be out. The Bertie Russells visited on Sunday; she is 'much better, & looked quite different'; they are moving soon to Churt, a neighbourhood Caroline likes but supposes Elizabeth and Robert prefer Haslemere. She and Sir George are anxious they should find a nice house this summer. Asks for news of the Cacciolas; sends love to Florence and 'kindest regards to the Signor', as well as remembrances to the Grandmonts and Marie [Hubrecht].