The title ‘Meditation’ is written at the head. The initial tempo is ‘Andante sostenuto’.
Joseph B Mayor failed to win University prizes, Mr Goode's answer to the Bishop of Exeter's letter to the Archbishop, sombre meeting with Lady Huntley
Envelope of ms. narratives on 'Institute of Physics', 'Schools', 'Government Research', 'Committees', 'Clubs', 'Lectures', 'Books', 'Pugwash Conference', 'British Association'.
Contains letters from various figures associated with the society regarding Onslow's work for them: predominantly writing précis of articles in scientific journals such as Nature deemed relevant [see ONSL/3/11], but also providing translations and lists of books which should be reviewed, and writing articles for the Society's journal. Some typed copies of letters from Onslow to the Society also present.
Letters from: Sybil Gotto, Hon. Secretary; A. M. Carr Saunders, who has 'taken over the bibliography scheme'; R. A. Fisher; Nora Alexander, Assistant Secretary; Leonard Darwin, chairman; Constance M. Brown, Secretary; Miss M. E. Robinson, Literary Assistant'.
9 Horton Crescent, Rugby — Thanks Onslow for abstracts. Does not believe anyone covering 'Nature', as there are rarely relevant articles. Book reviews not to be abstracted, but relevant books to be flagged. Hopes albinism work going well, despite challenging nature. Asks for a review for the autumn Eugenics Review issue.
India Office.—Has just seen the Prime Minister, who has agreed to appoint Sinha as Under-Secretary, with a peerage, a decision which shows lack of foresight. The Prime Minister also, in Stamfordham’s presence, reluctantly agreed to mention the Indian legislation in the King’s speech.
Photocopies and original newspaper cuttings. Includes part of the Arts & Leisure section of The New York Times dated 20 Feb. 2000 with an article by Peter Shaffer headed, "Mozart, Truth and the Demands of Drama."
Proofs with revisions, with another copy, some gatherings represented by three copies.
Mixed manuscript, typescript and photocopy, much revised, with repeating pages and miscellaneous order. Emphasis appears to be on the end of the play, with scenes of the court, the theatre, the doctor. Very similar to draft at item 11.
On the contents and title of Sidgwick's proposed chapter in the Cambridge Modern History. Proposes that it should be called 'Political Philosophy'. Refers to other related chapters of the work, such as that on Machiavelli and another on revolutionary theory in the sixteenth century. Also refers to disagreement between himself and Sidgwick on some aspects of the thinking of Bacon, Descartes and Hobbes.
Is on crutches, leg healing slowly
Letter written at the camp of Meerlebecke. French. Marlborough thanks Cornaro for his zeal for the interests of the Queen [Anne] and 'la Cause Commune', and for his congratulations on the recent victory. Hopes that Prince Eugene [of Savoy] will soon benefit.
Draft letter to the Duke of Marlborough pasted at the back, dated London 28 Jun. 1706. In Italian, perhaps by Francesco Corner. Draft letter to Godolphin on verso.
Inner wrapper bears M.S. note in German on Marlborough and the rarity of his autographs.
Visit to John Cooper at Acton, met Mary Barnett, Mary Burton and Martha Hassall, visit to the Boys School, visit to Dorfold: Coppenhall
Postcard from Óbidos, Portugal, quoting Elvira's opening line in 'Pizarro' to a gentleman who wakes her by kissing her hand.
Second report of the Minorities Committee to the Second Session of the Round Table Conference. Supplementary statement by Dr B.S. Moonje with reference to Appendix VI of the Second report of the Minorities Committee, with covering note of 24 Nov 1931. Supplementary memorandum by Sir Provash Chunder Mitter on the Communal Question, with reference to Appendix XV of the Second report of the Minorities Committee, with covering note of 24 Nov 1931. Criticism by Raja Narendra Nath of the Pact between Muslims, Depressed Classes, Anglo-Indians and Europeans. To form Appendix XX of the Second report of the Minorities Committee
Enjoyed working on the music for a revival of 'Yonadab' with him, and asks for a reference.
Three groups of emendations to the 'Yonadab' playscripts for the Oxford production, and one set of changes to the Penguin text.
Typescript with one correction in pencil.
Red notebook with paper wrappers with "9" on front cover, with notes headed Positano on the first page and mentioning Tennessee Williams and Franco Zeffirelli, and at the back of the volume notes made while watching 'Equus.'
Carbon copy of letter from R. A. Butler to J.B. Atkins, 31 July 1953.
Appeals to his knowledge of Lucretius in writing about the Dynamical Theory of Gases. Also asks, as Junior Moderator, if there are Trinity men who would be able to serve as a poet for Tripos day 7th April.
Photograph of unidentified man with dead tiger, inscribed 'Presented to H. Babington Smith Esq., C.S.I, Private Secy. to H. E. the Viceroy and G[overnor] G[eneral] of India [late 1890s].
Album commemorating the visit of the Viceroy and Countess of Elgin to Gwalior, Nov. 1895, inscribed 'Madhaur Scindia, 1896'.