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Devon and Exeter Institution.—Commends Hullett's intellectual and teaching abilities and his character.

(The initial greeting is ‘Gentlemen’. Hullett passed the Mathematics Tripos in 1867. This letter was probably written not long afterwards.)

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Devon and Exeter Institution

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Gentlemen

I have had the pleasure of knowing Mr Hullett during the whole time that he was at the University, and have formed a very high opinion both of his attainments and of his teaching powers. The former are most inadequately represented by his place in the Tripos {1}. That he was not tenth or twelfth was in my opinion and in that of every one able to judge, the result merely of a combination of those accidents which are inseparable from such an Examination.

Mr Hullett’s abilities as a teacher are greater than those commonly met with in persons of so high standing. I have often admired his great patience and clearness, and his determination to get things understood; and I am indebted to him for several valuable hints on the methods of teaching elementary mathematics. I have the cause of education very much at heart, and for this reason should hear with extreme pleasure of Mr Hullett’s appointment to a place where his talents in this direction might find room to act. I feel sure that the result of such an appointment would be the great benefit of all those who would receive the advantage of his teaching.

Mr Hullett possesses great interest and considerable information in scientific subjects, and a most cultivated literary taste. Finally, his personal character is such as cannot fail to win the affections and raise the tone of his pupils.

I have the honour to be, gentlemen,
Your obedt servant
W. K.Clifford.

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{1} Hullett passed the Mathematics Tripos in 1867 as 31st Wrangler.

Letter from Reay dated 10 Apr. 1917

Since returning to England from Paris she has been very busy with various activities, which delayed her writing to Mary. It is very pleasant being settled in their own house in Cambridge, even though it is only a temporary one. Asks Mary when she intends to come to stay with her and Henry. They have got a cook, who is coming to them on 9 May for a month's trial period. Hopes that William and Isabel have arrived and are well, and sends her and Henry's love to them. Wishes that they could both come to see them, but is glad that William can see Mary. Adds that the cruet stand they want is a stand for oil and vinegar and sauces, and on the strength of what Mary said, Nora chose one in London that cost £7 or £8. Asks if they may wait about 'the other things' like china and glass, until they move into their new house, as they have the use of the Fawcett's things in the house where they are at present living. Sends a photograph of herself [not included], and explains that Henry's have not yet come. They only came to Cambridge from London the previous morning, but visited for a day the previous week as Henry had an examiners' meeting. Thinks the decoration of the house in which they are now living would amuse Mary; describes the drawing room, which they do not much like.

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