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Trinity College, Cambridge. Dated 23rd May 1910 - Thanks him for his copy of 'Totemism and Exogamy', grieves that [Lorimer] Fison and [A. W.] Howitt have not lived to read it; had a visit from [John] Roscoe; and discusses ways he has supported Roscoe's candidature: he reminded [Lord] Crewe of Frazer's application for Roscoe, and wrote to Sir Kenneth Muir Mackenzie recommending Roscoe; notes that he knows the Chancellor [Lord Loreburn], but thinks it more effective to approach Muir Mackenzie.

Downing Street. Dated 20 September, 1909 - Is directed by the Earl of Crewe to say that they do not have a report by H. R. Palmer on totemism among the Hausas in Nigeria, but that he believes the documents are accessible and he has no objection to Frazer's use of extracts from them.

Accompanied by a letter from Lord Shaftesbury to Sir Henry Cholmondeley Jackson dated 9 Nov. 1944 and a copy of a War and English Poetry by the The Most Hon. the Marquess of Crewe, September, 1917. Also accompanied by a cutting of an article headed "Sheffield's New Chancellor. Marquis of Crewe on Universities and Industry" from Sheffield Daily Telegraph of 16 Feb. 1918.

Trinity College, Cambridge - Thanks him for his copy of 'Totemism and Exogamy', grieves that [Lorimer] Fison and [A. W.] Howitt have not lived to read it; had a visit from [John] Roscoe; and discusses ways he has supported Roscoe's candidature: he reminded [Lord] Crewe of Frazer's application for Roscoe, and wrote to Sir Kenneth Muir Mackenzie recommending Roscoe; notes that he knows the Chancellor [Lord Loreburn], but thinks it more effective to approach Muir Mackenzie.

Refers to Patterson's article, which appeared in the Academy two weeks previously. Hopes that his 'Rouman professor' has not heard of it. Reports that he is making a final attempt to persuade 'the faithless editor' of the National Review [Leopold Maxse] to put in Patterson's former article. Having been told that there was no interest in the subject of Home Rule in Austria-Hungary, Sidgwick learned that Earl Crewe, recently Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, has written an article on Irish Home Rule in which he refers to Austria-Hungary as a parallel. Refers to what Patterson told him about his political situation. Reports that in England 'the prospects of ecclesiastical bodies seem to be looking up - in the general [rout] of the so-called Liberal Party.' Does not think it will go very far, however. Reports that 'there is a general calm' in the political atmosphere of England, 'such as normally succeeds a decisive Conservative reaction'. Reports that [the Sidgwicks] are at present on their holidays 'enjoying weather quite unusually delightful.' Expresses regret at hearing of Patterson's trouble about his brother [Patterson's half-brother Samuel Evan Williams?].

Two bound volumes, the first undated, but likely from c 1900-1910, is mostly made up of lists of books to look up, with many carrying shelf marks, and a few with a quoted passage, accompanied by a number of lists, including five pages of notes on a revision to the second edition of 'The Golden Bough', as well as a list of washing done at Trinity College in December 1903.

The second volume contains a number of shorter lists, undated but evidently later, c 1910-1920, of books to read, books sold, additions to the Golden Bough index and bibliography, books relating to Flood legends, and Folk-Lore in the Old Testament, with notes on flats, some of them detailed measurements, and a plan of his study at St Keynes; accompanied by a list of people, possibly an invitation list to an event, and a short list under the heading 'Roscoe Memorial' which includes the names Winston Churchill and Lord Crewe.

Trinity Lodge. Lord Crewe has been complimentary about JRMB's 'The Passing of the Great Reform Bill', JRMB to visit Nevile Butler in Potsdam, Gordon Butler working on the Greek War of Independence:.

Invitation to Sir James and Lady Frazer to a party on Friday, 29 June.

British Embassy, Paris - Thanks her for the invitation to the Marquess of Crewe to the conference [in honour of Sir James Frazer] at the Institut International d'Anthropologie; the Ambassador is not able to attend but someone might attend in his place.

With notes on the correspondence between Richard Monckton Milnes and Sir Robert Peel, 2nd Baronet.

Including material on Richard Monckton Milnes' US tour, 1875.

Marham House, Downham Market. - Requests accommodation in College whilst spending a few days with his son.

Fryston. - Called with his son Robin but missed recipient; Robin absorbed by International Exhibition and missed train, but was entertained by Mr. Bruce; his success at school. George [Monckton Arundell] gives a good account of his father [Lord Galway] at Kissingen; they will be at Serlby on Monday awaiting ducal friends.

Offering autograph letters of 1st Lord Houghton for sale.

Enclosing sketch of birds by Hon. Robert Offley Ashburton Milnes, at p. 119.

Enclosing sketches: 'A Sea King', 19th century gentleman [by Hon. Robert Offley Ashburton Milnes, 1870?]. 1 sheet, at back.

Note, 'A. H. Houghton from R. O. A. Milnes', at front. Christmas card attached to flyleaf.
pp. 107-108: 'Florence's Squibs': copies of comic verses by Hon. Florence Ellen Hungerford Milnes.

Breakfasts: 1857-1859; including christening breakfast for Hon. Robert Offley Ashburton Milnes, 11 MAr. 1858
Dinners: 1857-1859.

49: Carbon copy of typescript headed 'Carlyle's Letters in Lord Crewe's Possession' for Isaac Watts Dyer, 1927.

18 W 32 N St, New York. - There was a slight error in the address of Procter's letter, so Sherwood has only just received it. Cannot immediately send Lord Houghton's last letter to his son, though she has always intended to do so; 'it is a most precious autograph, written but a short time before his lamented death saying that he hoped to assist at Westminster Abbey at the services in honour of General Grant'. Many of Lord Houghton's other letters contain 'gossiping details of great persons', which he wrote to her in confidence 'with permision to use them "after everybody was dead"'. Intends to leave them sealed and directed to the second Lord Houghton.

Lord Houghton always showed 'a curious literary and intellectual interest' in her; he told her 'many good stories' which she thinks he meant she should 'incorporate later in some sketch of himself'. Is very glad to have seen him with Lady Galway at Rome in the winter of 1884; 'her devotion was beautiful'. Glad Mrs Procter sees 'so much of Mr & Mrs Phelps, we are very proud of them'.

Buckingham Palace Hotel. - Lady Galway asks her to send 'these precious letters' to Houghton; is 'glad to return to the son, a part of the debt I owe to the father'; knew the first Lord Houghton from 1869 until his death, and he was often a visitor at her house when in America; she gave him his 'first large reception' in New York and had the pleasure of being with him in Rome in 1885, when he wrote her the 'pretty Valentine' she now sends. Has 'never met so curious a combination of wit and tender heart'; thinks Houghton's 'own lines should be his epitaph: "A helping hand to the weak /A friendly hand to the friendless...'.

Has other letters of his at her country home and left them behind when she left hurriedly to reach London for the Jubilee and could not find them; asks if she may send them if she does.

7 Barton Street, West Kensington, S. W. - Is 'much obliged' for the cheque for £75 for his work. Mentions the gathering of some newspaper cuttings in case he does not receive them from Romeike's.

On embossed notepaper, Niedermorschwiller. Portrait sticker affixed at top of letter.