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Add. MS c/93/11 · Item · 14 Mar. 1899
Part of Additional Manuscripts c

His reactions as a 'mere historian' to the 'annals' and Durkheim's Revue. Discusses Sidgwick's chapter in the Cambridge Modern History; their disagreement in relation to Bacon and Descartes and the development of modern politics. Also mentions Locke and Hobbes.

Add. MS d/11 · Item · 1884-1900
Part of Additional Manuscripts d

Includes fragment of printed text from the binding of Q.0.113; two parchment fragments from the binding of I.13.76, with transcription, illustration and notes on three loose pages. One loose sheet with rubbing of bindings; one rubbing pasted in Sketch and two rubbings of bindings.

Includes notes on Jenkinsons known to be owners of books, and listed in the University Registry; news clipping about the death of a boy called Jenkinson pasted in.

Add. MS c/99/11 · Item · [autumn/winter 1860]
Part of Additional Manuscripts c

Thanks her for her letter. Reports on how his days are spent. Mentions William's visit to his family home. Is glad to hear his mother's good account of Minnie. Reports that he had a letter from Edward [Benson] some days previously; believes him not to be 'the right man in the right place', and thinks of him as 'thrown away' in his role as headmaster. In relation to a proposed stay at Sydenham declares himself to be 'tolerably indifferent', and states that he only wants to be able to see her and have the opportunity of quiet study. Thinks however that it might be a bore 'going and settling down for a short time [especially Xmas time] in a place' where they know nobody and have no introductions. Asks if her idea includes Edward and Minnie. Gives his own ideas in relation to how the time should be spent; 'paying visits vaguely and spending the rest of the time at Cambridge', and a week or so at Rugby. His idea, however, does not include William. Admits that he would enjoy being near London. Reports that Arthur is very well 'under his gymnastics' Announces that he is going on Tuesday to stay a night with a friend 'who has been among the D[ ] and [ ]'. Informs her that there is a little book about the latter by Lord Carnarvon. Asks if she has seen Dr [Joseph?] Wolff's life.