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Continuation of MS-120

5 St Mary's Passage - possible visit.

(Docketed, ‘Grissell Plays.’ The first four sentences were printed, in a revised form, in Part III of the Malone Society’s Collections (1910, for 1909), pp. 217–18.)

7 Camdn. St. & T. - Sends a newspaper clipping advertising 'Whowell's Classification of the Essentials of the Christian Faith' - 'your first cousin one vowel removed'.

40 Weymouth Street - wants Blakesley to get a notice of his Tacitus in The Times, Valentia was much invigorated by Switzerland, visit to Mrs Wentworth Leigh, cleanliness and virtuousness of Lord Leigh's peasantry

Explains that he did not hear of the birth of Mary's baby [E.F./Fred Benson] until some days after the event. Sends his love to her. Does not expect that [J.W.?] Hales will have time to see him. Reports that he has had Arthur to breakfast that morning. Relates that he seems 'lively enough', that he is staying with Symonds, but not in his house, and that he goes to the Lakes on Thursday morning.

Thanks HS for sending him his book The Methods of Ethics, and says that he will 'take it up and read it from time to time'. Refers to the attitude of Hume and Hegel to ethics, and also refers to Begriff and [Alt]. States that he fears that he shall not be able to take the same interest 'in these Mills and Bains and Spencers, etc.' as Sidgwick does. Has no doubt, however, that he will gain much from the matter and form of his book.

Explains his delay in replying to Martineau's letter, giving his reasons as his having to move around Scotland much in the past while, and also his concern for his daughter's health. Also apologises for not having enclosed in his first note the annual subscription, which he should have sent 'before offering to join the brotherhood of the Free Christian Union', the establishment he welcomes warmly 'as a rallying centre for all catholic hearts in the divided church.' Believes that the spirit of the movement 'is in deepest accord with the aims of the Blessed Founder of the Christian commonwealth.' Refers to the report of the movement's committee.

Suggests that it would be advantageous for the Union to 'secure the adhesion of several very pronounced Trinitarians....' Asks whether Dr Temple has joined, and suggests that possibly the latter's connection with Rugby 'hindered him from expressing public sympathy.' Presumes that, 'amongst the Bishops, he will surely not be behind Thirlwall and the late Bishop Hinds.' Refers to the fact that 'that remarkable Indian [ ]' is coming to England to study Western civilisation, and laments 'that he will see such a divided and dismembered church....' Assumes that he will have heard of the Union, "and it will command his earnest sympathy.'

Stresses that the function of the Free Christian Union is ' "responsible not for the final attainment of truth, but only for the serious search [of] it" '. Refers also to the nature and origin of Error, which, according to the maxim of B[ ] was 'a truth abused'. Undertakes to put down on a separate page some thoughts on 'the two great theories as to the person of Christ', and to send to Martineau 'an account of any paper that may be read which possesses general philosophical interest.' Acknowledges that this is 'far beneath [Martineau's] London Metaphysical Club', but that the aims are the same.

As to Martineau's request for suggestions in relation to 'a Scotchman able to contribute a paper to [his] projected volume of essays', Knight puts forward some names. Fears that Principal Tulloch is too ill to attempt such a project. Believes that Dr [John?] Muir would be able 'to give a valuable paper on such a subject as, the parallel and divergent lines of thought in Eastern and Western civilization'. Mentions also Professor Campbell, who holds the Greek chair at St Andrew's University, and who read a paper on 'the footprints of the doctrine of Immortality amongst the Greeks...to [Knight's] Speculative club', and Edward Caird of Glasgow, who, 'although inclined towards a modified Hegelianism would be very well fitted to contribute an essay, were he to join the Christian Union'.

Refers also to Dr Robert Wallace, 'Professor Lee's [successor] in Greyfriars church Edin[burgh]', as 'a remarkably able man, with an intellect at once clear, incisive and robust', but who 'lacks delicacy of perception'. Fears that, although he is 'the most thoroughly pronounced broad churchman in the Established church of Scotland...perhaps he would shrink from openly identifying himself with the Union.' Adds that he is a member of the 'New Speculative'.

Lastly mentions Dr Donaldson, Rector of the High School in Edinburgh, and author of a critical history of 'the Ante Nicene Christian Literature.' Adds that there are 'some remarks on B[ ], and the School of Tübingen in that work' which might indicate that he was unsympathetic 'towards the great movements of modern philosophic thought', but claims that he is 'really one of the most catholic and liberal of men'. States that he was one of the few men in Edinburgh who understood 'to the last' Knight's late friend Mr Cranbrook. Claims that Martineau's ' "Endeavours" and his ' "Essays" ' have already taught him much, and that 'hours spent with them are amongst [his] most prized recollections of the past....' Sends him a copy of 'Mr Lake's memorial sermons in reference to Mr Cranbrook...with a brief note appended' [not included].

Estate Office, Coolderry, Carrickmacross. Dated 14 Nov. 1913 - Adds two stories relating to 'The Transference of Evil' chapter in 'The Golden Bough' relating to getting rid of a port wine stain, and veneral disease.

Only has personal autographs of David Gray. William Logan could probably supply one.

A signed passport photograph of Margaret Taylor is included here.

Includes later reprinting in 'Adventures of the Mind' under title 'What you should know about physics'

1926, 1940, 1953-55.

Correspondence from 1933 is re a request by Thomson for Mesothorium, and offers to send him four samples of luminous compound, then in possession of the Air Ministry. A copy of a report on the compounds by the National Physical Laboratory, September 1931, is enclosed with the letter. 1933, 1947

The compounds, sent by Wimperis, were found with the letter when the Thomson collection was being sorted in 1980. They were mildly radioactive and were handed over to the Oxford University Radiation Protection Officer for disposal.

1947 correspondence is re world stocks of uranium.

29 Tenison Avenue - Gives information on the length of 'Le bouc émissaire' and states he will send the first 108 pages to Geuthner on 1 October.

Macmillan & Co., Ltd. - Did not follow her suggestion and will have illustrations in the 'Fasti', but they will select them; has advised J.G.F. to confine the commentary to one volume; will come hear Professor Moret at the French Institute if he is in town on 26 May.

Trinity Lodge, Cambridge - Her husband has been away and is now preparing for the Fellowship Election by reading theses all day long; they are sorry to hear about Sir James' eyesight; is enclosing a subscription for the bibliography, one for the Lodge, and one for Cambridge Public Library.

19 Cranmer Road, Cambridge - Thanks him for his congratulatory note [on becoming the first holder of the Laurence Chair of Classical Archaeology], which means a drop in income but more leisure for research; suffered acute rheumatism with temporary facial paralysis in the summer, had to work less last term but is recovered; has made progress on 'Zeus'; mentioned to Housman Frazer's praise of "Manilius", which pleased him; praises Frazer's gift of combining minute attention to detail with a sense of breadth and grandeur'; praises the 'Fasti'. Accompanied by the envelope.

Carlton Club, Pall Mall - Is pleased that he has accepted honorary membership of the Glasgow Archaeological Society; remembers Frazer's father very clearly; thanks him for his nice words about his 'Folk-medicine'.