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Includes photocopy of a letter from D. Gabor, 28 January 1958, re 'Langmuir's Paradox' and miscellaneous notes and calculations by Thomson in response to letters or drafts from Ware.

Fettercairne House, Fettercairne - JDF has been unwell and gives a description of his illness. Consequently his studies have been interrupted for some two to three months. JDF is pleased in the recent appointment of his namesake , Edward Forbes, to Edinburgh University. He is sorry that Lord Rosse has resigned from the Royal Society: 'Lord Wrottesley though a very worthy man seems hardly suited for so public a post, so far as I know of him. I think on the whole Murchison [Roderick Murchison] would have done it well. I do not think the Royal Society seems flourishing. The council is not strong and the new elections below criticism'.

Peterborough Deanery. Arthur Butler "Head Exhibitioner", H M Butler modest in his successes, GB's book of speech bills has been well received, plans to distribute the book among certain Harrovians, advice (with sketch) on how to speak at speech day, instructions on diving.

Will meet him for lunch to discuss coprolite

1 Brick Court, Temple, E.C. Dated 15th October 1916 - Is interested in his mention of widowers marrying the sister of their wife in Roscoe's 'Worship of the Dead'; is glad he is investigating cousin marriage among the Bantus; enjoyed his talk with Dr Steele, is glad to hear of his scheme for a Missionary College in London; Rendel Harris' paper on the Mandrake will be useful in connection with Jacob; saw nothing of the Zeppelins but heard distinct firing on one occasion.

7 Camden St. & Town - WW's practice of keeping letters will rank next to George Airy 'for extreme method', which he caricatures. Discusses his dispute with Sir William Hamilton, who is recovering from illness and will be treated with consideration; describes what he did when he realised their conclusions were similar. Is glad Whewell's recollection of the meeting is the same as De Morgan's, and will have a meeting with Charles Babbage privately about it.

Three Beeches, Balerno, Midlothian.—Discusses the printing of quarto editions of Romeo and Juliet and King Lear, with particular reference to misprints.

Expresses his embarassment at the trouble he has caused Sidgwick in relation to a promised lecture he was to give to Sidgwick's society. Mentions that he has read 'a recent article upon lectures.' Undertakes to give the lecture in the October term, and states that he is to be away for no more than five or six weeks altogether, and will have 'plenty of time to prepare.' Reports that his health has improved. Asks if there is anything he can do for Sidgwick at Cambridge Mass[achusetts], and states that he starts on 5 June.

(A printed card with a coloured and embossed border, filled up by hand.)

Is enjoying her visit to Rome.

Congratulations on engagement.