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On headed notepaper from the Junior Bursar's Office, Trinity, initialled D. A. H. [David Arthur Hinks].

H/100: 1985, 1993
H/101: 1983. 1986

States that he has read Sidgwick's criticism of his book [The Science of Ethics], and expresses his satisfaction in having 'a candid and generous critic'. Observes that most of the points at issue between the two would require a treatise instead of a letter. Refers to pain and pleasure, and to how conduct is determined by one or the other. Admits that he 'could have obviated the criticism by a more careful articulation of the logical framework.' Refers to Sidgwick's contention that he exaggerates the novelty of the evolutionist theory 'and especially by overlooking Comte.' Clarifies that if he has done so, it was 'through carelessness of expression', and claims that he has learnt much from Comte, of whom he has a higher estimate than most people, especially scientific people, who object to his religion. States that he believes that [ ] happiness consists 'in the dramatic and friendly affections'. Hopes that they shall always remain friends.

Enclosing a copy of a letter from Theodore Preston to John Preston.

Two cards in different hands.

54 Cours Napoléon, Ajaccio, Corse - In the letter of 15 Feb., he thanks her for the Frazer Bibliography and 'La crainte des morts; is also reading Paul Valéry; in the letter of 18 Mar. he mentions the procession of [Notre Dame de] la Miséricorde going on that day and is happy to hear they are back in Britain, knows things will get better as they adjust to the new ways of doing things; in the letter of 10 Apr., he recounts a visit to the town where his parents lived and has his brother-in-law visiting for a week; later that month he comments that he is ashamed of his work compared to her active life and notes it is a pity that their trip to Glasgow is complicated by [Sir James] Macfarlane's absence; is happy to hear of their return to Cambridge (4 June); later that month he thanks her for her letter full of details of Berne and admires the second volume of ['Worship of the] Dead'.

100, 102, 109: Written by or with the assistance of Lady Elisabeth Mary Babington Smith.
101: 9 Aug. 1916, in the hand of Bernard Babington Smith.
103: 23 Jan. 1917, in the hand of Michael James Babington Smith
105: 14 Mar. 1918, enclosing a flower
106: [1918?], enclosing picture postcard
107: 7 Apr. 1918, with additional note from David Babington Smith to Henry Babington Smith
115: 18 Aug. 1921, with additional note from Lady Elisabeth Mary Babington Smith to Henry Babington Smith