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CL sends WW 3 sheets and the tables which are to appear in the appendix of volume two of his 'Principles of Geology' [1832].

Concerned that he does not understand the method of mathematics

Regrets that CJM does not intend to stand at the next election

Refers to papers that he had put together [not included; for the purposes of writing Henry Sidgwick's obituary for Mind], and thought that Nora might like to have them. Relates the story of Henry having been asked by MacColl, the editor of the Athenaeum, to write on the subject of Darwinism, taking the opposite view to Dr Gray of the British Museum. Thinks that MacColl would be glad to tell Nora if Sidgwick's contribution to the journal included other topics.

Has written to Dr Harrison, govemors of Greenwich Hospital, pleasure at George Blakesley's marks in the classics tripos

1 Brick Court, Temple, London, E.C.4. Dated 29 November 1918 - Has spoken with [Arthur] Keith who has been in touch with the Royal Academy and their support of the proposed expedition [to Uganda]; a comiittee to administer the funds will be made up of [W. H. R.] Rivers, [A. C.] Haddon, Frazer, and a Government official; asks him to draw up an outline of the proposed expedition and make estimates about the costs. In a postscript he reminds him of Lilly's recommendation he obtain a phonograph and learn to use it by lessons from [William] Manning, who has been busy with munition work; Lilly suggests he must practise for a long time beforehand to get the best results; she says it is useless to get the loan of one from Haddon or [Charles S.] Myers, who 'for years cut her out of her legitimate profits by lending explorers cheap and unreliable German instruments'; the difference between those who trained to use it and those who did not is 'patent to any listener'.

Has been going through his mother's papers

With a photograph of the two of them [on Peter's terrace?] on the front - New Year's greetings, was happy to see him.

Conservative and Unionist Central Office publications: popular edition of The Industrial Charter, both editions of The Agricultural Charter, The Conservative policy for Wales and Monmouthshire, Imperial policy, The right road for Britain, Britain strong and free, Agriculture and politics, United for peace and progress [General Election 1955], Onward in freedom. Organization series, no. 4: Procedure at meetings

1952–54, 1964, 1975

'On board R. M. S. "Oceanic."'

With carbon copy of reply from R. A. Butler,

Description of Jessop children: The Priory

27 Abingdon Street, London, S.W.1. - He has been in Canada and the United States while his wife was in Italy; are pleased to hear Dr Vogt operated on Sir James, wishes to know the outcome.