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With carbon copy of letter from R. A. Butler to Sir Owen Temple-Morris, 29 Dec. 1955.

Congratulations on engagement.

Enclosing press cutting, 'The rupee again linked with silver', a letter from Sir James Wilson to an unidentified newspaper, 25 Nov. 1920.

Dublin (on headed notepaper for 13 Embankment Gardens, Chelsea, S.W.)

Although not wholly unprepared for the news of Henry Sidgwick's death, had always continued to hope he 'might be spared a few years longer'. Declares what a loss he feels it to be that he is no longer with them, and that the world seems to grow smaller without him. Adds that it is some comfort that he had done his work so completely, 'and that he will always live in the memory of those who had the privilege of being taught by him.' Refers to the kindness of Henry's in taking so much trouble on his [Mackenzie's] behalf 'at such a time.' Does not know wha the result of his writing may be, and states that he is 'now in direct communication with Lord [Arthur] Balfour on the subject.' States that his wife joins with him in sending thanks to Nora and in expressing his deep sympathy with her in her great loss.

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A list of the books that he is sending from his father [Duncan Crookes Tovey]'s library.

Broome Pk., Betchworth, Surrey - BCB has seen what WW has said respecting Samuel Clarke and Coleridge. Clarke's moral philosophy does not seem much clearer than 'his a priori theological argument'. BCB does not make much of Coleridge's 'dreamy speculations on moral and theological subjects', and is pleased WW is in the same predicament. BCB is reading WW's lectures with the greatest interest ['Lectures on the History of Moral Philosophy', new edn., 1862]. Those engaged in the pursuit of the moral sciences would be better if they first had their mind trained in the physical sciences: 'They would I apprehend be there taught to be more exact in their observation of facts, more careful in their inductions and at the same time acquire a greater precision in the use of words'.

'This is likely to become a long letter for I feel there are many things which I should like, & perhaps ought, to say.' Thoughts arising from their conversation yesterday; it gives him a 'tragic feeling' when he sees 'how impossible it is to make myself understood by you'. Describes a 'certain kind of crookedness of my thoughts...' which he thinks prevents Sraffa from following him. Is very anxious not to lose 'the great benefit of your influence on my mind through some sort of obstinacy on my part'. The value of discussion and disagreement. Letter possibly incomplete: no signature.

20 Merton Street, Oxford.—Is honoured that Greg has dedicated his book (The Editorial Problem in Shakespeare) to him.