5 Fernshaw Mansions, S.W.10. - They [he and his wife Dorothy] send Bob and Bessy their 'warmest thanks' for the 'beautiful translations of the Greek & Roman poets' [in this year's "From the Shiffolds"]. He has read them first, and thinks he likes… read more
The Athenaeum, Pall Mall, S.W.1. - Thanks Bob for his 'Xmas gift' ["From the Shiffolds"], which he much enjoys, and thanks him and Bessy even more for their 'kindness to William' [their son] which they 'so much appreciated'.
2, Cheyne Gardens, S.W. - Bob's letter [14/203] 'moved [him] very much'; is too distressed to answer it properly, and 'the mugwump is not morally in a position to hold his own against either side'. Has 'never admired Charles more', and thinks he and the… read more
The Shiffolds, Holmbury, St. Mary, Dorking. - They are 'all assembled here again', though Julian returns to school on Friday; he 'seems all the better for his time in the North', as does Bessie. Mrs Holroyd-Reece is staying here, 'finishing her holiday",… read more
The Shiffolds, Holmbury, St. Mary, Dorking. - Thanks his father for the fifty pounds which Bessie says he has paid into Robert's account; it is 'very kind... to go on paying it'. Julian returned to school last Friday; Robert thinks now he will be 'quite… read more
Wallington, Cambo, Morpeth. - Interested in the Basil Williams dinner [see 46/278], and views his departure [to take up a professorship at McGill University] 'with regret' and hopes he will benefit from it. Would not have believed it if anyone had told… read more
Welcombe, Stratford on Avon. - Robert's report of the Hunt was very interesting: Basil Williams and [Robin?] Mayor 'must have been notable members of the Old Guard". Told [Austin?] Smyth in his reply that he had been Chairman of the [Apostles'] dinner '… read more
The papers consist of correspondence, printed material, writings, personal papers, and photographs documenting the English life of Erskine Childers. The correspondence includes incoming letters to Erskine and to Molly Childers, copies of letters sent by… read more