Pièce 5 - Letter from Olaus Henrici to Frederick Pollock

1 folded sheet, 1 envelope

21 South Villas, Camden Square, N.W.—Is not surprised that Clifford needs to leave London again. Robertson has offered to take his classes again. Does not think he could collect much money for the subscription, as most professors are not in a position to subscribe.

(With an envelope.)

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21 South Villas, Camden Square, N.W.
March 29th 1878 {1}

My dear Mr Pollock,

For some time past Clifford was clearly falling off. I am therefore not suprised† to hear that he has to leave London again and at once. I hope that it is not too late. At the College we shall miss him very much, of course, but that cannot be helped. We shall try to find at once a substitute for him for this term, which has just begun and Robertson has written to Mr Ball to inquire whether he could take Clifford’s classes as he did at the former occasion. Clifford does not need to trouble himself about it. All that is necessary is that he should write to the Secretary of the College to say that he has to give up lectures for this term. He should enclose a Certificate from the doctor. I think it would be better at first not to say anything about next Session.

I doubt whether I could collect much money for the subscription. Most Professors are not in a position to subscribe. But I understand that there is no difficulty on this point.

Prof. Robertson will see Clifford to morrow† and arrange about comunication† to the Secretary and about his substitute.

I am rather anxious to come not so prominently forward in arranging things for him as I did before. But if you think there is anything in which I could do anything please let me know and I shall do my best as before.

Yours truly
O Henrici.

[Direction on envelope:] Fred. Pollock Esq. | 24 Bryanston Street

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Letter-head of University College, Gower Street, London. W.C. The envelope was postmarked at London, N.W., on 29 March 1878.

{1} The first three figures of the year are printed.

† Sic.