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7 Camden Street, Camden - Whewell is to receive a copy of De Morgan's paper on logic. He has Sir William Hamilton's system of logic in the work of Hamilton's pupil, Thomas S. Baynes, An Essay on the New Analytic of Logical Forms. The requisites of this essay made the foundation of Hamilton's charge on him of intellectual theft. He and Boole come in for a lecture against meddling with logic with help of mathematics. He asks Whewell to read it and inform him 'if these things will strike others as being as monstrous as they do me' De Morgan will next look at 'the relation between the laws of enunciation and the laws of thought', and reminds WW of their former discussion on enunciation.

Refers to a discussion she had with Dr Andrew Clarke in relation to her concerns about the conditions of the Studentship. Concerned that it should become 'a mere hole and corner affair', known only to a narrow circle in a particular institution.' Refers to Dr Clarke's opposition to the suggestion that the nomination of the student be given to the Professor, his opinion with regard to the physiological students at Cambridge, and his insistence on the importance of a wider range of choices, so as to 'extend the chances of getting the fittest man'. Sends notes of his suggestions [not included]. Mentions Dr Clarke's concern that the successful candidate should not be a mere research assistant for the Professor, and should carry out an independent line of work.

Thanks Nora for sending him the letters [his own to Henry Sidgwick]. Is still reading Henry Sidgwick: A Memoir, and is grateful for the opportunity to know Henry's early manhood. Refers to Henry's visit to Berlin, the Franco-Prussian War, 'the reference to George Eliot', the references to the Savile Club and to the Stephens, and says that Henry's experiences in some way mirror his own. Declares that the 'compelling force' of the book is due to the fact that Nora has 'made him reveal himself more fully and more deeply to those who come prepared by some previous knowledge of him, of his mind and character.' Refers to 'a small printer's error' in relation to the spelling of the name of a German poet. Adds that he will be at the address given on the letter - Leinster Square, Bayswater - for only a day or two longer, and suggests that if she were write to him, she should address letters to 'University College, Gower St.'

Includes reference to Harriet Martineau.

Smith, C. 1950

Smith, K.F. 1964

Snow, C.P. 1949

Miscellaneous later correspondence, re move to Cambridge, etc. Includes letter from G. Bermann-Fischer (J. Frisch's former employer) on his death 1949, and correspondence 1953 re a translation of a novel 'Age of Thunder' projected by J. Frisch but left unfinished at his death.

'The arrangement of amino-acid residues in Gelatin', c 1943.
'Paper for discussion on chromatography - Nov. 7'. N.d. but found with preceding.

Visit by Royal Society Delegation, Leningrad, Moscow and Irkutsk, 3–10 December 1989. Includes three metal badges

Oak Glen, St. Brelade's, Jersey - Has been travelling since September, avoiding Smyrna and Crete because of difficulties with passports; was delighted with the Ovid, bought a copy for his grandson, but his wife thinks some of it is not appropriate for his age; went to Constantinople to organize a translation of the 9 vol. 'Travels' of Evliya Chelebi, 2 of which were translated into English by von Hammer; he only has a few pages about Athens but there is much more, a lot about Crete, the Peloponnesus and Albania, with a lot of folklore; Hasluck has pointed out the desirability of translating all of it.

Accompanied by the envelope redirected from c/o Messrs Macmillan to Grand Hotel Terminus, Rue St Lazare, Paris.

Institut de France, Académie des inscriptions et belles lettres - Informs him he has been named a foreign corresponding member in the place of R. P. Delehaye. Accompanied by René Dussaud's calling card with a note, signed, offering his congratulations on the verso.

Accompanied by the envelope redirected from Trinity College to Queen Anne's Mansions, St James Park, London.

Paris, 142 Rue de Longchamp - Sends her a list of committee members who may be interested in la Société du folklore français.

Lansdowne House, Holland Park, W.11 - Congratulates Frazer; likes the O.M. far better than the knighthood as he could 'have a chance of giving distinction to your new order - a thing you couldn't possibly do to the old gang'; asks him to tell 'Froggy' she is on his conscience, 'and she's still too heavy to make that comfortable', returned home to find Madame Rose in bed with flu.

The Mill House, Westcot, Dorking. - Tells her about a discussion with Bargman, the man who did the house for him, about damp, the possibility of putting in a baize door as Gussie [Enticknap] can be 'a little obstreperous' after tea; and burglars. Thinks perhaps he should have the library, as first decided. [His aunt Meg Price] says she will pay the extra when they want a grand piano if she is still alive, which is 'very generous'; he has suggested she gets them a Broadwood £40 upright, but her 'professional friend' will know best what will suit a small room. They must go and visit as soon as they can; she rather reproached Bob for not visiting. Gives the measurements for the table. Sends her a curl from his head; is wearing hers next to his heart. Thinks he will send "The [Lady's] Bat" and "Dryope", and perhaps some others, to the "Speaker"; Hammond, an editor he knows, thinks they may put them in. Can break off his tenancy of the Temple rooms whenever he likes, but should like to keep them for the summer; Sanger will probably find another tenant in the summer, though he may still marry, which Bob and Fry think would probably be best although his friend [Dora Pease] has treated him badly. Sanger is in financial difficulty, which Bob does not want to worsen. Thinks he will probably go to the Lizard for a few days at Easter. Has not yet written to the Borrowdale people [the Peppers] about the honeymoon, nor to her uncle, which he should do this evening. Does not anticipate that there will be any difficulties regarding the wedding, but he should check; will leave the precise date of the ceremony for her and her relations to choose. Asks if she has heard from the Grandmonts. Had a scare yesterday when his Shakespeare, two Greek books, and the manuscript of his play, which he had hidden in the woods then 'wandered off meditating' were taken home by a passing labourer; was in despair but the gamekeeper suggested where they might be. The [Second Boer] war is 'getting to a very unpleasant state': the 'war party are very brutal, breaking up meetings, rioting etc'. Thinks the Government has behaved 'shockingly' for not suppressing them, there has been much indignation against them which may do good in the end.

86 Walton St. , S.W.3; on headed notepaper from Brook's, St James's Street, S.W.1. - Thanks Bob for 'the little Christmas book of translations' [this year's "From the Shiffolds"]; has 'not compared them with the originals, but they seem to be beautifully done'; congratulates him on his choice of originals. Never read the "Moretum" before, and calls it an 'astonishing piece of Dutch detail'. Is himself bringing out a 'tiny book of little pieces', including translations from French, which is to be called "Minima". Adds a postscript to say he has 'now settled in four exiguous rooms' at the address above.

8, Grosvenor Crescent, S.W. - Delighted that Elizabeth is 'enjoying the Booths' company'; very sorry that C[harles] Booth is so unwell, as heart problems are hard to deal with. She and Sir George agree with what she says about him: it is 'extraordinary' that he has such a 'knowledge of the working class' and yet 'his conclusions are so vague & formless, & so absolutely unsuited to practical politics'. Thinks something must happen soon at Cheyne Gardens; Janet [due to give birth] is well, but when Caroline took her on a drive yesterday she 'seemed less comfortable'. Charles and Mary are well and come to dine tonight. Politics very interesting: the Government have 'got into another disgraceful mess about Ireland' but obviously 'intend to stay in as long as possible'. She and Sir George went to a Court last night; she had a new grey dress, and Pantlin 'made up [her] last years train with grey chiffon'; they saw many friends and left early. Went to Broadwoods about pianos; they say they pay little for grand pianos since 'no one buys them now', so she thinks they must put up with the size of the piano in London and buy a small upright for Welcombe, in light oak to suit the room; Elizabeth can choose it. Asks if she will return to England much before Easter. Mr Gow [Thomas Gow, a Northumberland neighbour?] is very ill and may die; he is eighty-seven. Has written to Robert about his book ["The Birth of Parsival"?]. Janet likes it and quoted a passage she found beautiful. Annie [Philiips] is coming up this afternoon. Good that Elizabeth and Robert's new house is nearly finished; it has been a 'wonderful winter for building'.

The Athenaeum, Pall Mall, S.W.1. - Delighted to get Elizabeth's letter; interesting that her life falls 'exactly into 2 parts of 25'. Enjoyed Holland very much at Easter, and Bessie's friends were very kind to them; this made a big impression on his mind, and 'on the perhaps more impressionable virgin soil of Mary's'. Much enjoyed seeing Bob at the Hunt, and reading his 'book of poetic criticism' ["Thamyris: or, is there a future for poetry?"]. Love from himself and Janet; tells Bessie to 'live another 25 years until Julian is a very distinguished architect'; to reach seventy-five is all he asks for himself and others.