Item 59 - Letter from Rev. H. Brandreth to Henry Sidgwick

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Refers to Sidgwick's desire 'to make a motion for improving tuition', and to his own intention of 'bringing on a vote'. Expresses dismay at the 'dull indifference' with which the duties of masters at Cambridge should carry out in relation to their students are regarded. Speaks of the university's intended mission to contribute to religion, education and learning., and refers to 'King on Gems.' and 'Lightfoot on Galatians'. Discusses funding given to students, and proposes that 'the names of the colleges should be dropped in lists now private tutors do the work.' Refers to the cost of tuition and surmises that 'the minimum cost would be as low as impossible if men were not forced to pay for lectures which they do not want.' Proposes that the viva voce be examined by paper, and that each subject have its own Praelector. Concludes by asking Sidgwick for his opinion on the translation of a passage in Greek.