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Add. MS c/94/146 · Item · 26 Dec. 1878
Part of Additional Manuscripts c

In relation to the length of Sidgwick's papers to be submitted for publication in the Fortnightly Review, Morley advises between fifteen and twenty pages. Tells him to send his MS. to Virtue and Co., London. States his intention of directing his energiesread more

Morley, John (1838-1923), 1st Viscount Morley of Blackburn, politician
Add. MS c/94/147 · Item · 15 Jan 1874
Part of Additional Manuscripts c

Declares that he had hoped to be first to come to the M[etaphysical?] the previous night, where he and Sidgwick 'might have snatched a moment...to settle the point raised in [Sidgwick's] note' of nine days previously. Failing an interview, has decided toread more

Morley, John (1838-1923), 1st Viscount Morley of Blackburn, politician
TRER/12/153 · Item · 21 Apr 1909
Part of Papers of Robert Calverley Trevelyan and Elizabeth Trevelyan

8 Grosvenor Crescent, 21 Apr 1909. - Must have pleased Elizabeth to bring [Julius Engelbert?] Röntgen and [Donald] Tovey together. Has had an 'old-fashioned, most friendly letter' from [Edmund Herbert] Ellis Danvers, and has answered it 'in the spirit inread more

Add. MS c/94/156 · Item · 16 Mar 1882
Part of Additional Manuscripts c

Claims to acquiesce 'with sorrow, but resignation.' In relation to 'the book', states that it is of no consequence. Finds that Sidgwick's 'spirit of serious inquiry' would stand in the way of a review. Asks when he will be at the Athenaeum Club.

Morley, John (1838-1923), 1st Viscount Morley of Blackburn, politician
TRER/12/157 · Item · 29 Sept 1909
Part of Papers of Robert Calverley Trevelyan and Elizabeth Trevelyan

Wallington, Cambo, Northumberland [crossed through] Morperth. - Very glad that Robert is 'coming on at the Athenaeum'; Uncle Harry's advice is very good. Gives Sir Alfred Lyall's address and is sure that he would be pleased to do the service [ofread more

TRER/12/167 · Item · 15 Feb 1910
Part of Papers of Robert Calverley Trevelyan and Elizabeth Trevelyan

Welcombe, Stratford on Avon. - Robert's election [to the Athenaeum Club] gives them great pleasure; there is 'no club like it'. Reminiscences by 'Old Lord Belper', one of the original members like Uncle Tom [Macaulay], that all one's friends and 'everyread more

TRER/12/168 · Item · 21 Feb 1910
Part of Papers of Robert Calverley Trevelyan and Elizabeth Trevelyan

Welcombe, Stratford on Avon. - Is 'thankful in every way' to have the telegram [with the news of the safe arrival of Julian Trevelyan]; not least for Caroline's relief. Charles was born while [Hugh?] Childers was at dinner at Ennismore Gardens: 'like aread more

Add. MS a/659/25 · Item · 17 Feb. 1829
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Lincoln’s Inn, (London).—Ask him to return Barry’s miniature of Mr Butler. Is sorry they missed each other at the Athenaeum last night.

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Transcript

My dear Sir,

Be so good as to return me Barry’s Miniature of Mr Butler, {1} which you will perceiveread more

TRER/44/30 · Item · [after 19 Mar. 1877]
Part of Papers of Robert Calverley Trevelyan and Elizabeth Trevelyan

Ballot to be held on 19 Mar. 1877. Certificate number 4870. Date of Entry [onto the waiting list?] 27 June 1862.

Address given as 8 Grosvenor Crescent. Profession given as author (with names of books listed).

Proposer: Right Hon. Spencer H. Walpole M. P.read more

HOUG/B/M/7/33 · Part · 27 Mar. 1874
Part of Papers of Richard Monckton Milnes, Lord Houghton

13 Belgrave Square. - Condolences on the death of Lady Houghton; discusses his recent loss of his own wife. Will of course vote for Augustus Hare in the ballot for the Athenaeum next Monday and do all he can for him; does not think this will be neededread more

TRER/47/36 · Item · 23 Jan 1913
Part of Papers of Robert Calverley Trevelyan and Elizabeth Trevelyan

Upper Mall, Lahore. - Apologises for 'bothering' Trevelyan with a request: [John] Perronet Thompson, who arrived from camp to stay with them the day before Trevelyan left, had his name put up for the Athenaeum Club by Henry Jackson about fifteen yearsread more

Add. MS c/101/48 · Item · 1 Sept. 1900
Part of Additional Manuscripts c

Writes to express his sympathy with Nora on the death of Henry Sidgwick. Refers to the depth of their grief 'at the loss of so dear a friend and so true a leader.' Relates that he saw Henry only six weeks previously at the Athenaeum 'and rejoiced toread more

Add. MS c/104/50 · Item · 4 Apr. 1904
Part of Additional Manuscripts c

Is 'out of reach of the bulk of [his] books, not to mention the Athenaeum and the London Library' but says there is 'a good deal about the Metaphysical Society up and down various recent memoirs': mentions Leslie Stephen's life of James Fitzjames Stephenread more

Add. MS c/100/54 · Item · 8 Feb [1882]
Part of Additional Manuscripts c

Reports that Frank Balfour 'has been for some days in severe fever', and typhoid has been suspected. Claims that some improvement has latterly taken place, and that the pain has somewhat subsided. Refers to the compilation of complaints at Crescent Villa,read more

TRER/12/60 · Item · 15 Jun 1903
Part of Papers of Robert Calverley Trevelyan and Elizabeth Trevelyan

8, Grosvenor Crescent, S.W. - Will certainly vote at the Athenaeum this afternoon; would have put his name on Mr Clifton's card if he had known beforehand. He and Caroline were glad to see Bessie and 'much interested in the plans of the house'. Sees the "read more

TRER/12/61 · Item · 17 Jun 1903
Part of Papers of Robert Calverley Trevelyan and Elizabeth Trevelyan

8, Grosvenor Crescent, S.W. - Went to vote for Mr Clifton on Monday morning, but he was not up for election this week; will check again this week; 'never quite certain when a name comes on'. Agrees with Robert about strategy, and is glad Liberal leadersread more

TRER/12/74 · Item · 17 Apr 1904
Part of Papers of Robert Calverley Trevelyan and Elizabeth Trevelyan

8, Grosvenor Crescent, S.W. - Sorry to hear Robert has not been well; relieved to get his telegram. Hopes they will pass Elizabeth on to him 'safe and well'. Asks for help with a line of [Aeschylus's] "Seven Against Thebes". Has sent Bergk's "[Greek]read more

TRER/14/75 · Item · [Mar 1910?]
Part of Papers of Robert Calverley Trevelyan and Elizabeth Trevelyan

Postmarked Palermo. - Forgot to congratulate Bob on his election to the Athenaeum Club; but it is George who will want Bob's 'countenance', since he has been 'notoriously worse dressed' than Bob ever since Bob 'discovered the fact on a famous occasion atread more

TRER/10/78 · Item · 9 Feb 1910
Part of Papers of Robert Calverley Trevelyan and Elizabeth Trevelyan

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 toread more

TRER/10/79 · Item · 11 Feb - 12 Feb 1910
Part of Papers of Robert Calverley Trevelyan and Elizabeth Trevelyan

Welcombe, Stratford on Avon. - The invalids are recovering well: Miss Martin 'sitting up dressed' and Sir George up in Caroline's room for four hours, though he is not to go downstairs till Sunday. He is 'fairly patient, with occasional spurts ofread more

TRER/46/8 · Item · 8 Mar 1892
Part of Papers of Robert Calverley Trevelyan and Elizabeth Trevelyan

Trin[ity College], Cam[bridge - on college notepaper]: - The London elections have 'gone off very well' for them [the Liberals], which is encouraging for the general election. They have 'had an Oxford Liberal here', who was telling them about 'the workread more