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Embossed notepaper, House of Commons.

Papers

Presented by Taylor on the occasion of the Centenary. Correspondents include J.O'Malley (Royal Irish Academy), E.F. O'Docherty (University College, Dublin), M.A. MacConaill (University College, Cork), D.T. Piper (National Portrait Gallery)

Volume of letters arranged alphabetically by correspondent, with usually no more than one letter per person, each correspondent identified at the top of the page on which the letter is mounted, in the form of an autograph book.

La Fortezza, Aulla, Lunigiana. - She and Robert are very sorry to hear of Sir George's accident [see 12/90, 11/134]; hopes that he is recovered by the time Sir George and Caroline had planned to return home. It is 'so dreary being ill in a hotel'; hopes they have 'plenty of amusing books' and wishes she were there to read to him. Neither she nor Robert knew the Villa Livia, where the accident happened, but their hosts [the Waterfields] described it and it sounds 'a most charming place'.

They are 'happily settled' here; Robert 'started working at once' and the weather has been very good. They like the surroundings more and more as they get to know it on walks. They are all very busy with their 'usual occupations' which makes life together 'very agreeable'; she practises the violin in the morning, in the afternoon they go out separately or together; after tea, when Robert is generally still out at work, they read or 'play with the 2 year old baby, a nice chubby little boy'. In the evening they read aloud; presently they are reading Hogg's Life of Percy Bysshe Shelley, which she and the Waterfields had not read before; since they are near Lerici it 'seems appropriate'.

There are 'great preparations for Christmas', as the Waterfields want to have a tree for the 'servants & contadini & the people in the town who work for them', whom they have got to know well. The people of Aulla 'seem such a contented flourishing population', with each farmer having 'their own small properties' which they work themselves and 'just manage to live comfortably'; does not think 'there is much progress, & the thing goes on from father to son' but there is 'little real poverty, or misery'. There will also be a small dance here on the 31st for the Aulla people whom the Waterfields know, with the band coming from a neighbouring village; this gives 'immense joy' and is 'very little trouble or expense'. Last autumn a similar dance was given; when the guests arrived they were told the baby was asleep and they 'all marched upstairs on tiptoe to the studio... & told each other to be quiet'.

They have also been 'much disappointed not to see Charlie's name in the new Government', as she is sure many people will be; hopes he will not 'feel it too bitterly' and is sure he will have 'a good chance soon'. Hopes Caroline will let her know soon how Sir George is doing, that she is keeping well, and that they have a 'pleasant Xmas'.

Welcombe, Stratford on Avon. - News of Julian, who is well; hopes Elizabeth's journey home went well. Has been to the town [Stratford?] today; the 'decorations look very dusty'.

The Pantiles, Englefield Green, Surrey. - Asks Trevelyan if he could do Eugenie Schumann, and thereby her, a favour by letting her know quickly what he thinks of Marie Busch as a translator from German into English. She is telling Miss Schumann that from what little she herself saw of her, Miss Busch knew both German languages well, but would appreciate a few lines from Trevelyan. Hopes the Trevelyans, including Julian are very well. Asks in a postscript that her question be kept a secret, as Miss Schumann requested.

Wixenford, Eversley. - Not worth while sending the 'usual formal Report of Bobbie's work', but thinks his mother will be glad to hear about his health and progress; the school will break up on 1 August. Bobbie now 'looks in perfect health', as Mr Sellar [Alexander Craig Sellar, father of Bobbie's schoolfellow Gerard?] will testify. He did two hours a day less work than usual when he first returned, is now only missing one hour, and Arnold hopes that by next week he will be doing the same as the other boys. Cannot yet give a 'decided opinion' on Bobbie's work: he is obviously 'a remarkably sensible boy' and will be 'easy to interest in anything worth learning'; he seemed 'slow and unmethodical' at first but has been much quicker in the last couple of days and when 'completely settled' should do even better. Seems to have covered 'a good deal of ground superficially' rather than having 'accurate knowledge' of any of his work, but 'one is liable to forget the fewness of his years in contemplating the multitude of his inches' so Arnold does not yet think he has fathomed his 'mental powers yet'. He is currently behind the third class, and in Latin will have to work temporarily in the one below; will bear in mind Mr Trevelyan's wish and not keep him back 'a day longer than necessary'. He is 'remarkably docile', 'cheerful and bright' over both work and play. Discusses his work and class placement in History, Geography and Arithmetic. He enjoys cricket and 'plays heartily', but seems particularly keen on his butterflies; thinks he is happy and will soon have many friends at school.

Heard from Mr Sellar that Mr Trevelyan was looking 'tired'; sends sympathy for his 'gigantic task' [as Secretary of State for Ireland]. Notes in a postscript that Bobbie does French with him; as with other subjects, he thinks he will soon do well, but currently has 'very little accurate knowledge'. Bobbie got his letters from his parents today and sends 'special thanks' to his father for writing'.

Court Leys, Toot Baldon, Oxford - Congratulates Frazer: it is good that the 'larger, but perhaps less instructed body that we call the state' has recognized his work.

The Folk-Lore Society - A form letter sent to British societies and institutions of which Sir James is a member announcing the publication of the bibliography and suggesting that each institution subscribe for two or more copies. With notes in Lady Frazer's hand at top asking for the return of the letter, and with a note to the Secretary: '2 1/2 stamp please or letter will be refused'.

Thanks them for visiting, is sorry to have missed them, this is his first letter since the operation; they will not hear from his wife for some time, as she has been extremely ill.

Rome. - Is passing through London again twice this month, before and after the PEN Congress in Edinburgh, and will be staying c/o Enid McLeod on the way up. Would very much like to come to the Shiffolds, or see Trevelyan in London. Will stay a night at Casa al Dono before he comes.

King's College, Cambridge. - 10 Pelham Place, S.W.7. - Arrangements for visiting Trevelyan at Seatoller with [Stephen] Waley; it will be great fun to see him and the Allens, including Deb. Quotes Austen's Elizabeth Bennet on a proposed visit to the Lakes; an American lady once told him that 'no-one could possibly speak such English'. Asks if he was right to tell a friend suffering from conjunctivitis that Vergil once suffered from it on a journey to Brundisium [in fact Horace, see Satire 1.4].

Report drawn up by a Committee of the Royal Society at the request of the Board of Trade.

Draft reply to Swinny's contention that the Philosophical Society's reading room should be closed on Sundays.

Duplicated MS notes on work of Barratt and M E Mahowald, 1968; 'MGB notes on my blackboard', 4pp MS (See also B.9); copy of letter from ?Mahowald to Barratt.

PT is sorry he has not written earlier: 'I had not an opportunity of seeing Mr Brooks before yesterday from whom I have received all the information relative to the 'Magnetic Observatory''. The estimate has gone up due to the increased size required for the magnets supports.