Refers to a letter from von Hügel some months previously on the subject of Sidgwick's' 'little book on the History of Ethics'. Explains that he did not reply because he miscalculated the time it would take him to finish his book on politics on which he… read more
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Graevius, Johann Georg (1632-1703) German classical scholar and criticOn headed notepaper for Wallington, Cambo, Northumberland:- Mr Belfield arrived last Saturday, and Robert met him at the station. Likes him 'very much so far in every way': finds him 'very interesting' and they get on well. Thinks he teaches 'very well',… read more
30 Bruton Street, Berkeley Square, W. - Hopes Bob is still at Naples; his letter [15/270] made him 'extremely dissatisfied with London'. Has seen [Wilde's] "Ideal Husband" acted mostly by understudies, which 'showed it up rather'. Has also seen '"the 3rd… read more
Welcombe, Stratford on Avon. - Has asked Aunt Anna [Philips] to pass on this letter as 'in these days of rigid economy' it is good to save on a postage stamp. Agrees with Robert's preference for Bobus Smith's verses over Calverley's [both printed in a… read more
Welcombe, Stratford on Avon. - They have been enjoying Robert's account of the chestnut trees and red heath above Aulla [home of Robert's friends the Waterfields] which makes a pleasing contrast with the 'utter want of colour' here; however, the current… read more
Wallington, Cambo, Morpeth. - The 'next generation' are very fortunate: Mary Caroline, George Lowthian, and now Julian can read Macaulay, Carlyle, and [Motley's] "Dutch Republic", and the books he himself had to read 'almost secretly, and as a sin'… read more
Wallington, Cambo, Morpeth. - Hopes Robert has arrived safely. Has read the first article in the ["Times] Literary Supplement" [on Robert's "Thamyris, or Is There a Future for Poetry?"]; wonders whether there will be discussion in the correspondence next… read more
Welcombe, Stratford on Avon. - Likes writing to Settignano; sends his regards to Robert's host [Bernard Berenson]. Is grateful for the photograph of Aulla [home of Robert's friends the Waterfields]; has tried to get a sense of it by comparing photograph… read more
Wallington, Cambo, Northumberland. - Sends Christmas wishes to Robert and Elizabeth and expects it is very different to theirs; the "Times" says it is the most wintry Christmas since 1895 and although he generally believes nothing they print supposes… read more
Wallington, Cambo, Northumberland. - Sorry that the shooting has fallen through. The black cock [grouse] here were very bad this year, but they have enjoyed the shooting; they are now shooting rabbits, which have over-run the centre of the estate; will… read more
Wallington, Cambo, Northumberland. - High winds have brought down a 'fine beech' tree at the corner of the China Pond, 'sparing the old yews' but ruining a laburnum and a mespilus [medlar] 'that recalled Italy'. Has recently discovered that the… read more
12 Holland Street, W.8. - Wonders whether it is still possibly to get Bob's "Lucretius" anywhere: [his son] Jocelin has a 'very selected library, for his years in eastern waters', and since he appreciates Tacitus two people have suggested that the "… read more