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Typed copy. Intermediate Base, M E F. Bath at [ ], Father Day.

Claims to be grateful for Sidgwick's criticisms, and goes on to discuss his reaction to them. Refers to the 'sentence or two on Atkinson', to which Sidgwick had referred. Contends that 'modern science, correlation of forces and Darwinian theory included, has not in the smallest degree altered the logical weights in the Theistic problem.' Comments that Laplace's remark itself 'shows that it was as easy to him as it is to Darwin to dispense with the idea of a Personal God.' Discusses the relationship between the 'field of Law' and Theism. Claims that 'the scientific idolatory of unknown "Forces" is just as seductive and as atheistic in the age of Epicurus' as it is in the present day, and asserts that 'the problem is Metaphysical, not Physical, and is unaffected by the advance of Physical Science.' Concludes this point by claiming that a change in the text on this issue to suit Sidgwick's feelings on the subject would be untrue to him [Martineau]. On Sidgwick's advice he has 'struck out the reference to [Miss] Proct[er], but 'cannot let F. Newman go.' Refers to the 'great circulation of Newman's books (The Soul and he Phases)', which seems to give sufficient support to his impression, but admits that his reputation as an '"unbeliever" closes against him an immense circle of readers acceptable to his brother's books.' Claims to agree with Sidgwick's criticism '(up to the last line)' of his sentiments 'in pp 20, 21', but cannot see how that criticism applies. Clarifies that he did not intend to imply that 'without Piety, Charity is impossible', and discusses the relation between these two 'affections'. Stresses that 'it is only to the corporate use of dogma' that he objects, and admits that, for the individual who can think out his beliefs into clear statement, 'the process may be very important.' Claims he has tried to add a little emphasis to the reasons on which Sidgwick dwells for using the word "Christian", but believes that all of them are present in the text.

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

Edmondsham House, Bournemouth. Has received a letter from Munby in which he questions whether Mrs Shelley was in fact married, and argues her point that the Shelleys were married, saying the point is important because she is "a believer in marriage." Mentions that she was under no obligation to the family but found Mary Shelley a fascinating figure.

Arms, S. 1942. Telegram only.

Blaschko, H. 1942

Chadwick, J. 1940-43

Council of Austrians in Great Britain 1941

Headed notepaper for Kimbolton Castle, St. Neots. - Condolences on the death of Lady Houghton.

Eaton Square. - Is sending most of the books he has; could John & ? be sent to Crewe Hall?. Postscript: requests Lady Morgan's autobiography, Bergenroth's 'Historical Documents from Simancas', Lady Audley's Secret [Mary Braddon] and No Name [Wilkie Collins].

7 Camden St. & Town - De Morgan admits all Whewell urges against his 'loose expression - which probably conveyed the idea that I meant a cusp must be a defunct loop - what I ought to have said is, show me a cusp - and I show you its curve as an individual of one family in which a loop dies at the cusp. But then I can show it you as an individual of an infinite number of other families - some of which have that cusp permanently'. You may be able to explain the deviation of a cusp in one family but the difficulty may remain in another. The same thing is applicable with a conjugate point. De Morgan has been 'trying to ascertain that 'from and after' and also 'after' in old English includes the day from which reckoning is made - in opposition to lawyers and others'.

Montepulciano (Prov. di Siena). - Is sorry that he will not be able to see Trevelyan again on this trip to Italy (due to his stay at Montepulciano and a visit from the Maclagans [Eric and Helen?] are coming to Metelliano), especially as the news from England [the formation of the National Government] is worrying; would like to hear Trevelyan's thoughts on the matter. Feels guilty about the subscription to 'L. & Letters' ["Life and Letters"], though his debt might be balanced by Trevelyan's subscription for "Pègaso". Hopes he is enjoying his time at I Tatti; at Montepulciano all is as usual though there is a sense of something lacking.

216 L.A.A. Bty. R.A., 151 Castle Boulevard, Nottingham. - Looks forward to receiving Trevelyan's new book of poems ["Aftermath"?]. Returns "Adonais", which he enjoyed very much. Has just finished Santayana's "The Last Puritan", which is beautifully written but sometimes insipid, and "The Quest for Corvo" [by A. J. A. Symons], as recommended by Joan [Allen] which he loved. Asks if Trevelyan could lend him an easy novel in Italian.

The Shiffolds, Holmbury St Mary, Dorking. - She will already have received his telegram [46/118] and know that 'everything [the birth of his son Paul] went off well'. Bessie is 'doing very well, and had a fairly easy time, it seems'. The baby is 'quite strong and healthy, and seems a good size'. Doctor Clark arrived at about 7.15 pm and the baby arrived around 8pm. It was 'very good' of his mother to offer to come back if they wanted; luckily this was not necessary. Her staying for such a long time was a 'great help and comfort for Bessie'. Is glad to hear his father is well.; will write to him. Since it is 'rather late', will go to bed now.