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Letter of acceptance for the 1905 Apostles' dinner.

Trinity College Cambridge - has rented rooms which are in the marketplace but high up and quiet, arrangements with landlady.

Bonn - tells John to avoid Weltschmerz at school, Snell advised Francis Cornford not to send John Cornford to public school, Cornford family unusually tolerant and rational, Snell is embarrassed by John Cornford 's rudeness to his mother, discusses Elizabethan literature.

Detailed reports of meetings, some of which RAB attended. Notes for speech on broadcasting

Alderley Park, Chelford, Cheshire.—Invites him to come to Alderley with the Prime Minister in December. She quite enjoyed her stay at Hopeman. Is going to London on Monday. ‘Are you still cuckooed out of your nest?’

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Alderley Park, Chelford, Cheshire
Saturday 1st November 1913

I wonder whether it would amuse you to come here when the P.M. comes on December 5, Thursday, he speaks in Oldham Saturday. Violet and Cys and Bluey are going to be there but otherwise no one.

I’ve just got back from Hopeman, where it was quite fun, only Mikky and Bongie the Prime and I and afterwards Violet.

I go to London Monday for the week.

Are you still cuckooed out of your nest? Perhaps I shall see you if you are in London?

Yrs
Venetia

Reports that '[t]he medallion of Sir Henry Maine has now been placed in the Abbey', and that since 'the fee required of the Abbey [ ] has unexpectedly been lowered below the amount originally mentioned', they now have a balance in hand of about £80. Asks his opinion on 'the proper disposal of this surplus money', Sidgwick having taken 'an active part in collecting subscriptions at Cambridge for the Memorial'. Mentions the putting up of a tablet or some other commemorative monument at Cambridge, 'in Trinity Hall or elsewhere', and expresses his willingness to lay Sidgwick's suggestions before Lord Cross and the Committee. Suggests that he might like to consult others 'who may be interested in the matter', but emphasises that here he is not writing under his authority.

(Bibliog. 106).

5pp. typescript draft.

Two letters written from Inglefield, Gomshall, Nr Guildford. The first, dated 25 February 1907 announces that she has moved to the country for her health, and thanks him for his nice words about her book; the second, 9 Aug. 1907 concerns arrangements to meet.

Observes that 'there does not appear to be any English book worth much as a systematic statement of any political theory.' In answer to a question asked by Sidgwick, he suggests the names and works of writers on politics, economy and philosophy, and comments on their writings. Refers to Locke's Treatises on Government; Liberty Lord Bolingbroke's Patriot King; Hume's political essays; any of Burke's works, including the speeches on American taxation and on economical reform, as well as 'the reflexions on [the] French Revolution', which 'preceded Godwin and are therefore not included [ ] by your limit of time...'; Tom Paine; Bentham's Fragment on Government, which, he believes is 'too much in the controversial way and dependent upon [a] Blackstone'; [Priestley]; [Tucker]. Admits that he has given too long a list, and states that his preference would be for Locke, Hume, Burke, Godwin and Bentham.

Greetings and cards from various relations, early notes to parents, sketches and drawings, c.1905-17.

Catfield, Piccotts End, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. - He and his wife much appreciated Trevelyan sending them his 'sheaf of little poems' ["From the Shiffolds"] and much enjoyed them. He and Trevelyan were 'born within a few weeks of each other', so "Sometimes in happy dream", 'touches [him] closely'. The Hammonds have had 'unlimited opportunities during the last forty years of studying and in certain repsetcs [sic: respects] trying to control the habits of cats' so "Pusska" is 'very vivid'. Hopes that Trevelyan has long recovered from his accident. Used to have news of him from Mary Moorman when they were in Manchester; their 'long exile' there ended last summer. Best wishes to both Trevelyans.

Wallington, Cambo, Morpeth. - Cannot at the moment 'get at Geoffrey [Winthrop Young] in France' but has written to the editor of the "Daily News" [Alfred George Gardiner], and hopes he will 'edit Geoffrey's and other messages' as Bob suggests [see also 14/95].

Wallington, Cambo, Morpeth. - Was judging at the Exhibition on Saturday; 'Sunday we went to Church!'; Sir George read his chapter to her for two hours on Monday. Elinor Middleton, Kenneth Swan and 'M. Burnett' have been staying with them; tomorrow it is the tenants' party. Sir George was very pleased to have Julian's photograph; intends to come to see him in the autumn. Theo and Humphry have had measles and are recovering; Mary shows no sign of it; the children's visit may be delayed a little but George comes on the 31st. The [Henry Yates] Thompsons visit soon. Pleased to have good news of Julian; would like to see a photograph of him in the donkey cart. Hopes they are enjoying Mr [Donald] Tovey's visit and that he is better.

Continues the letter after having been interrupted by Mary and her guests Mr and Mrs Runciman, then 'the children with the poney [sic]'; Pauline is 'beginning to ride nicely'. Has read Rosalind Murray's The Leading Note, which is 'nice and simple, but a girl of that age does not know enough to write a novel'. Hopes Robert is enjoying having 'Ariadne clothed and adorned [by Tovey's composition of the score of The Bride of Dionysus].

8, Grosvenor Crescent. - Glad that the Hardys [G. H. Hardy and his sister?] have arrived. Caroline mentioned La Croiz to the Arthur Elliots, as they are going to the Riviera at Easter, but could not tell them whether there were 'good drives' which is important as he is 'very lame'. The last days before [George and Janet's] wedding are most exciting; the Wards are 'wonderfully energetic' and their arrangements go well. Went to see the presents yesterday; there seemed to be almost as many as C[harles] and M[ary] had, though there were fewer presentations and large things. Janet had 'some very nice offerings from her girls, & many servants & poor people'; lots of books, silver, cheques; Janet's trousseau was 'nice and useful'. Hopes the weather at Oxford will be good. Caroline, Sir George and Booa [Mary Prestwich] are going down before the special train to be at the registry. She and Sir George have not been well; thinks Sir George was doing too much, so he is resting. The Duke of Cambridge has died, so there will be no question of going to Court tomorrow; is glad as it 'seemed so inappropriate'. Has a note from [Bramine Hubrecht at] Taormina saying that the things have been sent; hopes they will arrive soon. Hopes the concert went well. The H[enry] Y[ates] T[hompson]s 'would be sorry not to be able to stop'. They [the Liberals] have won another [by] election, and 'the Gov[ernment] are in a poor way'.

Lane End, Bank, Lyndhurst. - 'Cousin Robert''s booklet ["The Pterodamozels"?] 'sounds most original'; requests two copies and encloses payment. Wishes that they could meet, but never knows when he is in London; would like to know how Julian is doing, and sends regards to Mrs Trevelyan. The Trevelyans 'seem to have left the home' where she last saw them. Adds a postscript saying that she will be here for only another fortnight, but will return in October.

56 Manchester Street, Manchester Square, W.1. - Apologises for not having sent the enclosed balance sheet [for two performances of Trevelyan's "Meleager" on 31 March and 1 April]; there was a query about the printing account and she has been very busy for the last two weeks with work related to the 'new Grafton Centre'. Tells Trevelyan to contact her if anything on the balance sheet is not clear to him. Cheque also originally enclosed.