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Add. MS c/93/136
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Letter from Lord Farrer to Henry Sidgwick
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- 9 Jun 1887 (Creation)
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Refers to a note from Sidgwick and regrets that he cannot be in town the following day. Discusses Sidgwick's paper, and gives suggestions thereon, e.g., in relation to protection of infant industry, trade protection, and displacement. Suggests that each subject be accompanied by a practical illustration. Expresses his satisfaction that Sidgwick agrees with him on the 'general question' of 'Free Trade'. Refers to a discussion he had with [ ], [Chesterton] and [Leonard?] Courtney on the importation of Indian wheat and corn.