Trinity College - WW 'was delighted to hear of the temper in which you were working and of the prospect of getting on again with the printing' ['An Essay on the Distribution of Wealth, and on the Sources of Taxation: Part 1. - Rent', 1831]. WW hopes John Herschel will 'be our next President [of The Royal Society]: both for the reason you mention and because I do really care for the poor old society which I suppose you do not. It would be bad to desert the ancient lady because such bullies and parasites as South [James South] have been trying to hustle her out of the country'. WW does not think Peel [Robert Peel] will take notice of RJ's project, 'but in good truth I think something of the kind is needed - the proceedings in your part of the world are like a break up of society'.
Begins 'So comest thou Fulfilment, fairest daughter of the Great Father, down to me at length' ['So steigst du denn, Erfüllung, schönste Tochter'...].
Written from Llanarmon, near Prollheli.
Mattishall - death of [his wife], will visit Blakesley at Brighton, wants to leave Mattishall
Announces that they are sending the letters [from Henry Sidgwick to her father, A.J. Patterson] to Nora that day, and apologises for the delay. States that there are not as many of them as they had previously thought there were. Asks Noa to acknowledge receipt of them.
Sin títuloThey were surprised and very distressed to get very bad news of Henry from Miss [Edith?] Sharpley that morning. He had hoped that Henry would be in Scotland, 'recovering his strength in the bracing air there.' Had planned to return to Cambridge at the end of the following week, and would like to return immediately if there were any chance of Henry being well enough to see him. Tells Nora not to reply if this is not advisable. Reports that Henry told him of several things that he wished done in the event of his not being able to get his lectures on Metaphysics finished himself, and fears that he has not been able to do anything since he saw him last. Presumes that unless he has changed his mind about them he will not have anything fresh to say. Asks Nora to remember him to Henry, and to tell him of how deeply conscious he is of how much he owes to him. Adds that there are many men who hold him in the same esteem. Is having the books left in Trinity College in Mr Hides' rooms removed to his own as Hide's rooms are changing hands; trusts that this has Nora' approval.
Sin títuloItchen Stoke Rectory, Alresford. - 'Dear Amicia' tells her that Houghton would like a line from her; offers condolences on the death of Lady Houghton
Re memorial to Robert Burns
Research, draft paper on lattice constants.
Visit to Australia, etc.
'Killing htpy groups: unstable case'.
Scrapbook, containing almost exclusively newspaper cuttings re Davenport's career, 1924-1969. The cuttings include some non-mathematical items, such as reports on Accrington Grammar School prize-giving ceremonies. Some loose items.
Includes correspondence re Frisch's participation in course of extra-mural lectures, London, on 'Atomic Energy', 1954, to which Frisch contributed the second lecture, on 'Atomic Weapons'.
Medical Research Council visit to The Gambia, 18–20 February 1986
The British Academy - They would like to honour Sir James but they do not make contributions to tributes to its Fellows, and they do not have a library, so they will not be subscribing.
The Royal Societies Club, 63 St. James's St, London, S.W.1. - Asks if they can meet to discuss anthropological data gathered in Nigeria, as he has material of interest to Frazer, e.g. sun-rites, treatment of the dead, divine kingship, and data relating to Osiris.
22, Avenue Reine Elisabeth, Anvers - Has received 'Atys et Osiris', admires it, and is planning to write reviews on all his works.
The Royal Institution, 21 Albemarle Street, London - Asks Frazer to give a Friday evening discourse at the Royal Institution on his work on Ovid in the spring.
Northlands, Englefield Green, Surrey. - Sorry not to have seen or heard from Bessie this autumn; misses her very much and was 'distressed' to hear from Donald [Tovey] that there has been 'some sorrow' in their house. Encourages her not to 'lose the habit' of visiting, even if the concert dates do not suit. Has been very busy with work, and worried about Donald's symphony; this has turned out 'a huge and... beautiful and splendid thing', as far as she can judge, but he has 'only just finished the third movement', all of the finale still needs to be put on paper, 'and he starts for Germany on Friday next!'. Four copyists are already at work on it. He stayed very 'serene and equable' until some 'annoying letters' came a few days ago from Hugh Godley, whose conduct 'as an English gentleman' and as Donald's friend she doubts, and now his appearance worries her. Fears this will always be the case; 'the thought of leaving him truly makes [her] afraid of death'. But the symphony exists, it would not be too terrible even if the performance were be delayed; Donald will recover and she thinks he will finish the opera ["The Bride of Dionysus"] quickly now. Invites Bessie to stay the night on Thursday if the Klinglers stay; has just had a card from [Karl?] Klingler.
Metelliano. - Morra thinks it best to send his queries to Trevelyan, given what he says about his brother [George]'s handwriting. Encloses a list of passages from George's book ["British History in the Nineteenth Century"] for which he would like to know the source, as well as one of points which are obscure to him or on which he would like to make a footnote. Hopes this will not be too much trouble. Wonders what the new year will bring.
Welcombe, Stratford on Avon. - He and Caroline agree that it is 'poor work' seeing North Italian cities at the beginning of January; the contrast between the North and South of the Apennines is very great: even so early the Val d'Arno was lovely. Expects the 'quiet life' at Welcombe will soon 'set him up'. Much interested by Robert and Bessie's accounts of the New Year festivities at Aulla [Fortezza della Brunella, home of the Waterfields]; could not find an account of the siege in Gregorovius as he ends in 1527, so must look it up in Sismondi. Parliament has been dissolved [for the general election]; they have a 'very energetic candidate' [Thomas Kincaid-Smith]' at Stratford who 'has canvassed the whole division in a motor' and is 'learning some politics as he goes along'. There are plenty of 'humorous incidents all about', including at Elland [Charles's constituency]. Balfour 'kicked off at the beginning of a football match [at Manchester United] and Sir James Fergusson in the middle' and both were 'hooted'; comments on 'such a function' being given to 'a London swell, born in 1832, who was wounded at Inkerman! [Fergusson]'. Is finishing Bergk [his edition of the Greek lyric poets] with the help of Weir Smith [Herbert Weir Smyth]; an excellent book recommended to him by 'dear Jebb'. Sends love to Bessie; the [new] piano has come and 'looks beautiful'.
Madeira Cottage, Lyme Regis. - Intends to go to Paris on March 15th, then Vence, and on to Florence at the beginning of April. Is keen to see Trevelyan, Norton, Abercrombie and Clifford Allen. Asks if he might be accommodated comfortably, and if Allen will have all he needs for his health. Can come later to avoid overcrowding. Will see Trevelyan in Cambridge.
Postmarked Weybridge; addressed to Trevelyan at Pensione Palumba, Ravello, Italy. - Has transformed [his story] "The Purple Envelope" into 'something comparatively respectable' which probably will be rejected by "Temple Bar".