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Jowett Papers - Group III Class N

Group III

Class N - Letters to Florence Nightingale

These letters were found among the papers of Florence Nightingale (FN in this section) after her death in 1910. They then went to Henry Bonham Carter, who made them available to Sir Edward Cook for the first biography of FN, which was published in 1913. Cook returned them to Bonham Carter, and then on the prompting of E. Hilliard and J.L. Strachan-Davidson (by them Master of Balliol), persuaded him to give them to Balliol (Volume IX of the present series and IV A2 have some of the correspondence in which the transfer was agreed). A few had been used by Abbott and Campbell for their life of BJ, but these were returned to FN. At some stage after their arrival in Balliol, the letters were bound into eight volumes, each one measuring 190 by 150mm, with a ninth supplementary volume (measuring 240 by 180 mm) containing material connected with their transfer. The catalogue indicates where one volume stops and another begins.

Balliol did not receive every letter from BJ found among FN's papers. A few, which were deemed to be too personal, were retained by the family, and were eventually deposited in the British Museum. When E.V. Quinn and J.M. Prest published a selection of the correspondence in Dear Miss Nightingale (Oxford 1987; henceforth QP), they used some of these, giving their reference numbers. Any user of these letters, therefore, has to remember that the collection is incomplete. Transcripts of these letters are in Balliol Library.

Because this is the only set of BJ's letters from which so full a selection has been published, their listing differs in certain respects from other letters in this catalogue. If a letter was published in QP, no summary is provided, but the number which was assigned it there is given with the prefix QP; the prefix QP* indicates that only part of the letter was published. Even if a letter is not summarised, the date, address, length and hand used are given, and all people mentioned in it are indexed. Many letters have had dates written on in pencil, some in FN's hand, others apparently in Cook's. These are given in square brackets. Furthermore, FN was inlcined to put lines in the margin alongside passages which she considered especially interesting.

There are occasions where the letters have clearly been bound in the wrong order. In such cases, the letters have been listed in the sequence in which they appear.

All letters are from BJ to Florence Nightingale, and are in ink unless otherwise indicated.

  • Volume I - 1861-5
  • Volume II - 1866-7
  • Volume III - 1868-9
  • Volume IV - 1870-2
  • Volume V - 1873-4
  • Volume VI - 1875-1881
  • Volume VII - 1882-1886
  • Volume VIII - 1887-1893
  • Volume IX - Supplement
Volume I - 1861-5
  • [1] Oak Hill House, Hampstead, [early Jan. 1861], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP1*. The unpublished portions cover no new ground.
  • [2] Balliol, 11 Jan 1861, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP2.
  • [3] Balliol, 6 Apr 1861, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP3.
  • [4] Freshwater, 11 May [1861], ALS [4 leaves]. Published as QP4.
  • [5] 7 Royal Crescent, Whitby, [postmark 23 Jul 1861], ALS [2 leaves], envelope with stamp preserved. Published as QP6.
  • [6] 7 Royal Crescent, Whitby, [before 28 Aug 1861], ALS [3 leaves]. Published as QP7*. The unpublished portions comment on a paper of FN's.
  • [7] Harehead, nr. Selkirk, [about Sep 1861], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP8.
  • [8] Balliol, 17 Nov [1861], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP9*. The unpublished portions cover no new ground.
  • [9] Balliol [c. Mar 1862], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP11.
  • [10] 2 Torbay Terrace, Torquay, 28 Jun [1862], ALS [1 leaf]. BJ returns some papers of FN's, hoping that his comments will not seem too harsh.
  • [11] The Vicarage, Doncaster [before 21 Jul 1862 (as in the volume) or 1861 (as in QP)], ALS [3 leaves]. Published as QP5*. The unpublished portions consist of encouragement for FN in her illness and more advice on publishing her `Stuff'.
  • [12] Oxford, [about Jul 1862], ALS [3 leaves]. Published as QP12*. The unpublished portions cover no new ground.
  • [13] Castleton, Braemar, [Summer 1862], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP14*. The unpublished portions cover no new ground, except for some thoughts on Essays and Reviews.
  • [14] Inglewood Abbey Park, Torquay, 3 Oct 1862, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP15.
  • [15] Inglewood, Torquay, 7 Oct [1862?], ALS [1 leaf]. Concern over publishing an [unspecified] book of FN's, and thanks for an evening spent with her and the Mohls.
  • [16] Oxford, 17 Oct [1862?], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [17] Balliol, 28 Oct [1862], ALS [3 leaves]. Published as QP16*. The unpublished portions discuss their last meeting, reflect on FN's health but otherwise cover no new ground.
  • [18] Balliol [Nov 1862], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [19] Balliol, 13 Dec [1862]. Published as QP19*. The unpublished portions discuss finding a school at Torquay for a 17-year-old boy [an unnamed relative of FN?].
  • [20] Faringford, Freshwater, 19 Jan [1863], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet and give FN the Sacrament.
  • [21] n.a., 22 Jan [1863?], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP20*. The unpublished portions comfort FN over her health.
  • [22] Balliol [Feb 1863], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP21.
  • [23] Balliol, 22 Apr [1863], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP22*. The unpublished portions cover no new ground.
  • [24] High Force Inn, Middleton in Teesdale, Durham [Summer 1863], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP23.
  • [25] Address Oxford, 15 Sep [1863], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP25.
  • [26] St. Andrews [autumn 1863?], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP24.
  • [27] Address Oxford, [1863], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet and give FN the Sacrament.
  • [28] Edmund Lushington's, Park House, Maidstone, 1 Oct [1863], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet and give FN the Sacrament.
  • [29] n.a., Sunday 6 Dec [1863], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP26*. The unpublished portions cover no new ground.
  • [30] Balliol, 29 Jan [1864?], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet and give FN the Sacrament.
  • [31] Balliol [Mar 1864], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP28*. The unpublished portions thank FN for her letter, and refer to an [unnamed] book which BJ is sending her.
  • [32] Askrigg, nr. Bedale, Yorks [Jul 1864], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP30*. The unpublished portions answer points in FN's last letter about sanitation, and reflect on God and the active and passive life. [some paragraphs are marked with a pencil (see below)].
  • [33] A note (pencil) in FN's hand, commenting that the above letter has passages (marked with a pencil) which she considers among the most beautiful, if not the most beautiful, in the whole collection. [the passages are not reproduced in QP].
  • [34] Pitlochry, N.B. [Sep 1864], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP31*. The unpublished portions include BJ's regret at writing about nothing in particular, and reassurances that FN does good in her life.
  • [35] Oxford, 12 Oct [1864], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet and give FN the Sacrament. BJ expresses pleasure in reading FN's letters. Thoughts on law.
  • [36] Balliol, [Oct 1864], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP32*. The unpublished portions hope for FN's peace of mind.
  • [37] Balliol, 4 Nov [1864], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP33*. The unpublished portions arrange a meeting.
  • [38] Balliol, 20 Nov 1864, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP34*. The unpublished portions express concern over FN's health.
  • [39] Balliol, 4 Dec [1864], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP35*. The unpublished portions arrange a meeting.
  • [40] Ockham Park, Ripley, Surrey [28 Dec 1864], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP36*. The unpublished portions discuss how to lead one's life, and A.P. Stanley's recent letter [to an unspecified newspaper?].
  • [41] Balliol, 5 Jan 1865, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP37*. The unpublished portions arrange a meeting.
  • [42] Inglewood Abbey Park, Torquay [Jan 1865], ALS [3 leaves]. Published as QP38.
  • [43] Balliol, 9 Feb [1865], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP39*. The unpublished portions arrange a meeting.
  • [44] Balliol, [Feb 1865], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP40*. The unpublished portions dicsuss FN's [lost] views on Bishops and Deans.
  • [45] Balliol, 19 Feb 1865, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP41.
  • [46] n.a. [Feb 1865], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet and give FN the Sacrament. Thoughts on FN's last letter.
  • [47] n.a. [Feb 1865?], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet. Thoughts on a decision to allow Oxford undergraduates to transfer from Classics to other disciplines.
  • [48] Balliol, [26 Feb 1865], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP42*. The unpublished portions cover no new ground.
  • [49] Inglewood, Torquay, 5 Mar [1865], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP44.
  • [50] Inglewood, Torquay, 8 Mar [1865], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP45*. The unpublished portions tell of BJ's life in Torquay, and express concern over FN's health.
  • [51] Note (pencil) by FN with some comments on [50].
  • [52] Note (pencil) by FN (written on part of an envelope, with stamp preserved) with more comments on 50.
  • [53] Inglewood, Torquay, 9 Mar [1865], ALS [3 leaves, including enclosure on which see QP p.48]. Published as QP46*. The unpublished portions discuss hell and eternity.
  • [54] Note (pencil) by FN on the 1865 letters.
  • [55] Inglewood, Torquay, 10 Mar 1865, ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP47*. The unpublished portions say that Bishop Colenso will be acquitted.
  • [56] Balliol, 16 Mar [1865], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP48*. The unpublished portions discuss the poisoning of dogs [sic] and anthropomorphism in religion.
  • [57] Balliol, 22 Mar [1865], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP49.
  • [58] The Terrace, Freshwater, [Apr 1865], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP50*. The unpublished portions enclose a pamphlet, and express concern over FN's health.
  • [59] Sir A. Grant's, Weston S. Mare, 16 Apr [1865], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP51*. The unpublished portions arrange a meeting, and express concern over FN's health.
  • [60] Balliol, 24 Apr [1865], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP53.
  • [61] Balliol, [17 May 1865], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP54*. The unpublished portions thank FN for saying how much she depends on BJ.
  • [62] Balliol, [28 May 1865], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP57.
  • [63] Balliol, [May 1865], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP58. The unpublished portions arrange a meeting.
  • [64] Balliol, 12 Jun [1865], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP61*. The unpublished portions arrange a meeting.
  • [65] Balliol, 14 Jun [1865], ALS [1 leaf]. BJ expresses concern over FN's health, and encourages her to keep going. He tells her how much he values her friendship.
  • [66] At M. Gaskell's, Esq., M.P., Stratford Place, 27 Jun [1865], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP62*. The unpublished portions arrange a meeting, and discuss theology.
  • [67] Tummel Bridge, Pitlochry, N.B., 9 Jul [1865], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP63*. The unpublished portions send FN some books, including Spinoza, and express concern over FN's health.
  • [68] Tummel Bridge, Pitlochry, N.B., 23 Jul [1865], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP65*. The unpublished portions discuss BJ and FN's friendship, and a pamphlet by Pusey attacking Lord Westbury.

NOTE: something went wrong in the binding of letters 69-73. Most of them were written on several leaves, which were put into the book out of sequence. QP succeeded in sorting out the correct order, and I have followed them. However, it should be remembered that in the original volume, the letters appear in the following order: 69fol.1, 70fol.1, 69fol.2, 71fol.1, 70fol.2, 72, 73 and 71fol.2.

  • [69] Tummel Bridge, Pitlochry, N.B., 30 Jul [1865], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP66*. The unpublished portions cover no new ground, except for encouraging FN out of depression.
  • [70] Tummel Bridge, Pitlochry, N.B., 7 Aug [1865], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP67*. The unpublished portions express concern over FN's health.
  • [71] Tummel Bridge, Pitlochry, N.B., 20 Aug [1865], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP69*. The unpublished portions tell of BJ's pleasure in FN's letters, and give his views on Torquay.
  • [72] n.a. [but almost certainly Tummel Bridge], 27 Aug [1865], ALS [1 leaf]. Replies to points in FN's last letter, encouraging her in her illness.
  • [73] Tummel Bridge, Pitlochry, N.B., [before 31 Aug 1865], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP71*. The unpublished portions apologise for BJ's letters lacking connexion.
  • [74] Professor Campbell's, St. Andrews, N.B., [9 Sep 1865], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP74*. The unpublished portions encourage FN over her ill-health, and mention that BJ has been collecting notes for a collection of sermons.
  • [75] n.a., [Sep 1865], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP75*. The unpublished portions discuss Lord Herbert in more detail.
  • [76] Professor Campbell's, St. Andrews, N.B., [before 26 Sep 1865], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP76*. The unpublished portions express BJ's pleasure in FN's letters, and give criticisms of Grote's Plato.
  • [77] W.Y. Sellar's, Esq., Bellevue House, Artornish, 4 Oct [1865], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [78] Balliol [Oct 1865?], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP77*. The unpublished portions discuss Lord Herbert and death.
  • [79] Balliol, 12 Oct [1865], ALS [1 leaf]. Discussion of FN's Freehold House Schemes.
  • [80] Balliol, 16 Oct [1865], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP78*. The unpublished portions discuss FN's Freehold House Schemes.
  • [81] Balliol, [Oct 1865], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP79*. The unpublished portions refer to some books being returned to BJ.
  • [82] Balliol, 26 Oct [1865], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP80*. The unpublished portions cover no new ground.
  • [83] Balliol, 15 Nov [1865], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP81*. The unpublished portions cover no new ground, except for gossip about Goldwin Smith.
  • [84] Balliol, 22 Nov [1865], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP82*. The unpublished portions arrange a meeting, discuss BJ's and FN's friendship and encourage FN over her ill-health. BJ also discusses Cardinal Manning.
  • [85] Balliol, 5 Dec 1865, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP83*. The unpublished portions encourage FN over her ill-health.
  • [86] Balliol, 6 Dec [1865], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP84*. The unpublished portions cover no new ground.
  • [87] Balliol, 11 Dec [1865], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [88] Balliol, [about mid-Dec 1865], ALS [1 leaf]. Discussion of the Poor Law.
  • [89] Balliol, [Dec? 1865], ALS [1 leaf]. Discussion of the Poor Law.
  • [90] Notes by BJ titled Considerations on a Metropolitan System of relieving the Poor, [1865], ALS [2 leaves]. Perhaps enclosed with one of BJ's letters in which this topic is discussed?
  • [91] n.a., [Dec 1865], ALS [1 leaf]. Comments on a scheme of FN's concerning a hospital, and on her criticisms of one of his sermons.
  • [92] Balliol, 24 Dec [1865], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP85*. The unpublished portions enlarge on BJ's hopes for FN in the new year, and discuss a meeting with Brodrick. BJ also hopes that FN has frustrated Cardinal Manning [in an unspecified matter], and discusses translating Plato.
  • [93] Faringford, 31 Dec [1865], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP86*. The unpublished portions discuss Pusey and A.P. Stanley.
  • [94] Envelope inscribed in BJ's hand Notes on Pauper Children, and dated [in FN's hand? (pencil)] 1865. The envelope is now empty [but see 96].
  • [95] Faringford, 31 Dec [1865], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP87*. The unpublished portions tell FN to forward the letter to Brodrick and to others if necessary, and express concern that FN is overworking.
  • [96] Untitles notes on pauper children, referred to in 95 above, and presumably sent to FN in the envelope 94, ALS [1 leaf].
Volume II - 1866-7
  • [97] Inglewood, Torquay, 9 Jan 1866, ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet, and concern over FN's health.
  • [98] Oxford, 8 Feb 1866, ALS [1 leaf]. BJ is visiting Bowen: can he call on FN en route?
  • [99] C.J. Bowen's, 33 Alfred Place, Thurlow Square [London], [9 Feb 1866], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet, and thoughts on BJ's new secretary [Matthew Knight?].
  • [100], Balliol, 18 Feb 1866, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP88*. The unpublished portions encourage FN over her ill-health.
  • [101] Balliol, 7 Mar 1866, ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP89*. The unpublished portions describe BJ's meeting with FN's father and encourage FN over her ill-health.
  • [102] n.a., 10 Mar [1866?], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet, as BJ is visiting G. Lushington.
  • [103] Blenheim House, Shanklin, [1 Apr 1866], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP92*. The unpublished portions discuss FN's criticisms of BJ's lectures on Socrates.
  • [104] [Freshwater?], 6 Apr [1866], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP93*. The unpublished portions encourage FN over her ill-health, and give more reflections on Arthur and Lady Augusta Stanley.
  • [105] Balliol, 21 Apr [1866], ALS [1 leaf]. BJ sends FN more details about R.S. Wright.
  • [106] Balliol, 1 May 1866, ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP96*. The unpublished portions refer to a letter from FN, and give more comments on Gladstone. Encouragements to FN over her ill-health and arrangements to meet.
  • [107] n.a., [May 1866?], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet, and comments on foreign policy.
  • [108] Balliol, [June 1866?], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP98*. The unpublished portions discuss Whately's Logic, encourage FN over her ill-health, advise on handling Cardinal Manning and give Coleridge's views on Roundell Palmer.
  • [109] Balliol, [June 1866?], ALS [2 leaves]. More on FN's problems with Cardinal Manning, and how best to deal with them.
  • [110] Balliol, [postmarked 15 Jun 1866], ALS [2 leaves], envelope with stamp preserved. Published as QP99*. The unpublished portions discuss family life, give news of FN's movements, and of Caird's departure for Glasgow (with memories of their common friend G.R. Luke) and thoughts on Lord Herbert. The envelope has a little note written inside about arrangements to meet.
  • [111] Inglewood, Torquay, 21 Jun [1866], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP100*. The unpublished portions reflect on the duties of friendship, as well as continuing discussions in the published parts.
  • [112] 33 Alfred Place West, Thurlow Square [June 1866], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP101*. The unpublished portions cover no new ground, except for discussing domestic politics.
  • [113] n.a., [June 1866 in volume, Apr 1866 in QP], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP95*. In the unpublished portions BJ promises to cut down his working hours.
  • [114] Mrs. Wilson's, Hampsthwaite, nr. Ripley [Aug 1866], ALS [3 leaves]. Published as QP102*. The unpublished portions explain that BJ is visiting Catherine Vaughan [wife of C.J.], and encourage FN over her ill-health.
  • [115] Professor Nichol's, 1 South Park Terrace, Glasgow, [Aug 1866], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP103.
  • [116] Tummel Bridge, Pitlochry, Perthshire, N.B., [Aug 1866], ALS [3 leaves]. Published as QP104*. The unpublished portions discuss Goldwin Smith, Lord Stanley (the future 15th Earl of Derby), and Matthew Arnold. There are expressions of gratitude for FN's friendship, and vignettes of life at Tummel Bridge.
  • [117] Tummel Bridge, Pitlochry, Perthshire, N.B., 12 Aug [1866], ALS [3 leaves]. Published as QP106*. The unpublished portions discuss foreign politics, reasssure FN about BJ's care of his health, explain that one of his sermons is still in A.P. Stanley's hands and discuss the President of the Poor Law Board.
  • [118] Tummel Bridge, Pitlochry, Perthshire, N.B., 26 Aug [1866], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP107*. The unpublished portions encourage FN over her ill-health and discuss Germany.
  • [119] Tummel Bridge, Pitlochry, Perthshire, N.B., 2 Sep [1866], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP109*. The unpublished portions cover no new ground, except for answering some points on theology in FN's letter.
  • [120] St Andrews, [Sep 1866], ALS [1 leaf]. BJ sends FN a notebook on theology, which she is not to show to anyone.
  • [121] Linlathen, nr. Dundee, [Sep 1866], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP110*. The unpublished portions encourage FN over her ill-health.
  • [122] M. Gaskell's Esq., M.P., Thornes House, Wakefield, [Oct 1866], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [123] Balliol, [Oct 1866], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP113*. The unpublished portions cover no new ground.
  • [124] Balliol, [Oct 1866], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP114.
  • [125] Balliol, 14 Oct 1866, ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP115*. The unpublished portions discuss FN's mother.
  • [126] n.a., 27 Oct 1866, ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP116*. The unpublished portions thank FN for her interest in Balliol matters and discuss contagion and Tennyson.
  • [127] Balliol, [Nov 1866], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP117*. The unpublished portions cover no new ground, except for mentioning the Poor Law.
  • [128] Balliol, [Nov 1866], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP119*. The unpublished portions thank FN for her letters, give news of BJ's plans for University reforms [unspecified], and the views of Goldwin Smith on them.
  • [129] Balliol, [6 Dec 1866], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP120*. The unpublished portions arrange a meeting, and also give an account of an uppity Balliol undergraduate [unnamed], who has become inconsolable over a friend's death; BJ is trying to take him in hand.
  • [130] R. Lingen's, Esq., 6 Westbourne Crescent, [London], [Dec 1866], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP121*. The unpublished portions have more on C. Roundell, and arrange a meeting.
  • [131] Balliol, [20 Dec 1868], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP122*. The unpublished portions cover no new ground, except for arranging a meeting.
  • [132] n.a., [Dec 1866], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [133] Alderley Park, Congleton, 1 Jan 1867, ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP123*. The unpublished portions discuss foreign politics.
  • [134] Alderley Hall, Congleton, [Jan 1867], ALS [1 leaf]. BJ promises not to work too hard, discusses the `Soldier's Friend Pamphlet' and describes Lord Stanley of Alderley.
  • [135] Alderley Hall, Congleton, [Jan 1867], ALS [1 leaf]. BJ has been detained here by a slight illness, but hopes to visit FN soon.
  • [136] Faringford, [Jan 1867], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP124*. The unpublished portions mention that BJ is doing nothing, discuss theology and encourage FN over her ill-health.
  • [137] Note (pencil) in FN's hand explaining some of BJ's nicknames [1 leaf].
  • [138] Inglewood, Torquay, 15 Jan [1867], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP125*. The unpublished portions tell of BJ's health, and Balliol news.
  • [139] Inglewood, Torquay, [16 Jan 1867], ALS [1 leaf]. Comments on FN's last letter on theology and the Poor Law.
  • [140] The Rectory, Bishopsgate, [Jan 1867], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP126*. Although not indicated, the end of the letter, which covers no new ground, is not printed in QP.
  • [141] Balliol, [Jan 1867], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP127.
  • [142] Balliol, [Feb 1867?], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [143] n.a., 19 Feb [1867], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP128*. Although not indicated, the opening of the letter, arranging a visit, and its end, wishing FN good health, are not printed in QP.
  • [144] Balliol, [Mar 1867], ALS [2 sheets]. Published as QP129*. The unpublished portions discuss BJ's work on Plato.
  • [145] Balliol, [Mar 1867?], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP130*. The unpublished portions arrange a meeting, consider their friendship, send news of Balliol awards, and of a reformed undergraduate [perhaps the one mentioned in 129?].
  • [146] n.a., 21 Mar [1867], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP131*. The unpublished portions express worry over domestic politics, and Disraeli.
  • [147] Balliol, 27 Mar [1867], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP132*. The unpublished portions cover no new ground.
  • [148] Darmstadt, 22 Apr [1867], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP133*. The unpublished portions arrange a meeting.
  • [149] n.a., [c.25 Apr 1867], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet, encouragements to FN over her ill-health and concern over war.
  • [150] Balliol, [Apr 1867], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP134*. The unpublished portions arrange a meeting, encourage FN over her ill-health and discuss foreign policy.
  • [151] Balliol, [May 1867], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP135*. The unpublished portions discuss contagion and encourage FN over her ill-health.
  • [152] Balliol, 21 May [1867], ALS [1 leaf]. BJ thanks FN for sending St. John of the Cross, and gives some thoughts on him. Arrangements to meet.
  • [153] Balliol, 31 May 1867, ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP136*. The unpublished portions discuss FN's last letter, encourage FN over her ill-health and enlarge on BJ's planned translation of Aristotle's Politics.
  • [154] n.a., [dated 22 Jun 1867 in the volume, c.3 Jun in QP], TS copy [with a few lines missing] of an original in the British Library [2 leaves]. Published as QP137*. The unpublished portions cover no new ground.
  • [155] n.a., [Jun 1867], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP138*. The unpublished portions cover no new ground.
  • [156] Oxford, 18 Jul 1867, ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP139*. The unpublished portions refer to sending back a book on St. Theresa, a meeting with Countess Blucher [a friend of Morier] and BJ's interests in Indian matters.
  • [157] Balliol, 22 Jul 1867, ALS [1 leaf]. The St. Theresa book is being returned.
  • [158] Strathpeffer, Dingwall, N.B., 4 Aug 1867, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP140*. The unpublished portions recount meeting FN's father, and express annoyance at Carlyle's latest work.
  • [159] Strathpeffer, Dingwall, N.B., 18 Aug 1867, ALS [1 leaf]. Thoughts on the doctrine that evil is only the way to good.
  • [160] Strathpeffer, Dingwall, N.B., 20 Aug 1867, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP141*. The unpublished portions advise FN on how to handle Sir Stafford Northcote.
  • [161] n.a., [c.Aug 1867], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP143*. The unpublished portions express pleasure at the successful meeting with Sir Stafford Northcote.
  • [162] An undated note, explaining BJ's movements in late Aug-early Sep 1867 [1 leaf].
  • [163] Castle Mount, St. Andrews, 15 Sep 1867, ALS [2 leaves]. Account of BJ's travels in Scotland, including an account of Lady Airlie, and discussion of what to do with "Dick" [R.C. Grosvenor] and Lansdowne.
  • [164] Castle Mount, St. Andrews, until 9 Sep [recte Oct? - see 163] 1867, ALS [3 leaves]. Published as QP145*. The unpublished portions include BJ's defence against some attacks made by FN, his urging her to keep calm sometimes, thoughts on Stafford Northcote [the third leaf, which is not printed, seems to be a P.S., concerning the Lambeth Conference].
  • [165] Address Oxford, 30 Sep [1867], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP146*. The unpublished portions cover no new ground.
  • [166] St. Andrews, 2 Oct [1867]., ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet, and encouragement to FN over her ill-health.
  • [167] n.a., [Oct 1867], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP147*. The unpublished portions arrange a meeting and discuss news of Sir Alexander Grant and Evelyn Abbott.
  • [168] n.a., [Oct 1867], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet. BJ sends the letter of Lord Russell mentioned in 167 above.
  • [169] 6 Westbourne Crescent, London W., [Oct 1867], ALS [1 leaf]. Apologies over a muddle over the time of a meeting.
  • [170] Balliol, 18 Oct [1867], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [171] n.a., [Oct 1867], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP148.
  • [172] n.a., 23 Oct [1867], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP149*. The unpublished portions thank FN warmly for her last letter.
  • [173] Oxford, 27 Oct 1867, ALS [1 leaf]. BJ gives an address for a chair or bed to be sent to Evelyn Abbott. More on discussions with Lord Russell over education, and on Sir Stafford Northcote.
  • [174] n.a., [Oct 1867], ALS [1 leaf]. BJ is going to stay with Bowen, and brings news of Abbott.
  • [175] n.a., [Oct 1867], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP150*. The unpublished portions thank FN for her help over Evelyn Abbott.
  • [176] n.a., [Nov 1867], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP151*. The unpublished portions cover no new ground.
  • [177] n.a., [21 Nov 1867], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP152*. The unpublished portions say that Abbott has his chair, and discuss hospitals.
  • [178] Balliol, 4 Dec [1867], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP153*. The unpublished portions arrange a meeting.
  • [179] Balliol, [Dec 1867], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet and encouragements to FN over her ill-health.
  • [180] Balliol, [Dec 1867], ALS [1 leaf]. Advice to FN to leave London for her health for a while.
  • [181] Lord Coleridge's, 1 Sussex Square, 15 Dec [1866 or 1867], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [182] Address Inglewood, Torquay, 20 Dec [1867], ALS [1 leaf]. BJ glad that FN is going to Malvern, and encourages her over her ill-health.
  • [183] n.a., [25 Dec 1867], ALS [1 leaf]. BJ gives FN his movements over the next few days.
Volume III - 1868-9
  • [184] On a steamer, near A. Tennyson's, Freshwater, 8 Jan 1868, AL[S] [2 leaves (pencil); the end of the letter is missing]. Published as QP154*. The unpublished portions discuss the planned increase in links with New College, encourage FN over her ill-health.
  • [185] Plumbley's Hotel, Freshwater [Jan 1868?], AL[S] [1 leaf; the end of the letter is missing]. BJ encloses a sermon, and discusses Evelyn Abbott's wheelchair. News of Tennyson and Lord Donoughmore.
  • [186] Balliol, [17 Feb 1868], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP156*. The unpublished portions discuss reforms to vestries and parish guardians of the poor, and encourage FN over her ill-health.
  • [187] Balliol, [21 Feb 1868], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP157*. The unpublished portions suggest writing an obituary of Agnes Jones for the newspapers and arrange a meeting.
  • [188] Balliol, [27 Feb 1868], ALS [1 leaf]. [FN has written (in pencil) a note at the top of this letter explaining who Agnes Jones was]. BJ consoles FN over Agnes Jones' death, and discusses a bill [unspecified], which Gladstone and R. Palmer are supporting.
  • [189] Balliol, [27 Feb 1868], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet, and thoughts about Agnes Jones.
  • [190] Balliol, [28 Feb 1868], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP158*. The unpublished portions arrange a meeting.
  • [191] List, written in an unknown hand [perhaps a very young Matthew Knight's], of BJ's lecture titles on divinity for Lent Term, 1868 [the lecture notes themselves are at I A13 fols.54-90], [1 leaf].
  • [192] n.a., [4 Mar 1868], ALS [1 leaf; only the last leaf of this letter is preserved]. QP159* is a letter dated 4 Mar 1868, which is in the British Library, of which this may be the last part]. The extant portion here asks FN to write an essay on how personal influence may be increased or maintained, and discusses J.S. Mill.
  • [193] Balliol, [Apr 1868], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP160*. The unpublished portions discuss an [unknown] anecdote from FN.
  • [194] Inglewood, Torquay, [c. Easter (12 Apr) 1868], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP161*. The unpublished portions recall BJ's last meeting with Clough (at Tennyson's), console FN for the loss of her friends and tell of BJ's improving health and spirits.
  • [195] Inglewood, Torquay, [Apr 1868], AL[S] [1 leaf; the end is missing]. Published as QP162*. The unpublished portions arrange a meeting, and give Princess Victoria's view of Bunsen.
  • [196] At T.H. Farrer's, 3 Gloucester Place, Regents Park, London, [Apr/May 1868], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [197] Balliol, 3 May 1868, ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP164*. The unpublished portions hope that FN's campaigns for sanitary reform are prospering, arrange a meeting, discuss BJ's plans for some sermons, and news of the Farrers and Northcote.
  • [198] Balliol, 15 May 1868, ALS [2 leaves]. BJ thanks FN for the care she has taken over Abbott, and discusses Sir John Simon. Thoughts on preaching sermons. BJ urges FN not to overwork.
  • [199] Text [in BJ's hand] of a sermon on Acts X 34-5 preached by BJ at Dr. Haweis' church in May 1868 [13 leaves].
  • [200] Balliol, 24 May 1868, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP165*. The unpublished portions report academic successes at Balliol.
  • [201] Balliol, 25 May [1868]., ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP166*. The unpublished portions discuss BJ's misgivings over Mill.
  • [202] n.a., [May/Jun 1868], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [203] Balliol, 2 Jul 1868, ALS [2 leaves].  Published as QP167*. The unpublished portions thank FN for her letter and notes on his sermon [199?] and tell FN of a discussion on evil with Matthew Knight.
  • [204] Balliol, 9 Jul [1868], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet. News of Sir C. Trevelyan and Sir A. Grant.
  • [205] Hampsthwaite, [16 Jul 1868], ALS [3 leaves]. Published as QP168*. The unpublished portions explain BJ's movements, and tell  of a visit to someone whose name has been heavily crossed out, who is in a bad way. [The third leaf is written with a different pen, and none of it is published in QP; however, it seems to be a PS to 205. In it, BJ gives an account of Abbott's progress, and says that the chair which FN sent him has been a great success. There is also a banker's order (with stamp) to pay FN £12, dated 26 Jul 1868]
  • [206] Tummil Bridge, Pitlochry, 2 Aug [1868], [originally 2 leaves; however, the second leaf is now in the British Museum]. Published as QP169*. The unpublished portions encourage FN over her ill-health.
  • [207] Tummil Bridge, Pitlochry, 6 Aug [1868], ALS [1 leaf]. Thanks for FN's letter; BJ will put off writing a planned essay. Plans for the future, and encouragements to FN over her ill-health.
  • [208] Tummil Bridge, Pitlochry, 23 Aug [1868], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP170*. The unpublished portions thank FN for her last letter, explain BJ's movements, encourage FN over her ill-health and give an account of Dr. Hooker.
  • [209] Tummil Bridge, Pitlochry, 24 Aug [1868], ALS [2 leaves, the second one (all a postscript) written in pencil (which is now faded)]. Published as QP172*. The postcript concerns two [unnamed] friends of BJ's who are in a state of severe `religious melancholy', one young, one old (aged 80) - the latter [Thomas Erskine?] thinks he has had a vision about his sins. Can FN suggest people who could help them out?
  • [210] St. Andrews, 13 Sep [1868], [6 leaves]. Published as QP173*.  The unpublished portions thank FN for her help over BJ's old friend [Erskine?]. [5 of the 6 leaves of the letter consist of BJ's notes on the Poor Law, most of which is printed in QP]. The unpublished portions cover no new ground.
  • [211] Castle Mount, St. Andrews, [Sep 1868], ALS [2 leaves], Published as QP174*. The unpublished portions thank FN for her expressions of gratitude and express BJ's hopes for the reform of English education.
  • [212] n.a., [15 Sep 1868], ALS [1 leaf]. More thanks for FN helping [Erskine?]. BJ encourages FN over her ill-health. Arrangements to meet, and thoughts on BJ's notes on the Poor Law in 210. News of BJ's young men here with him.
  • [213] n.a, [Sep 1868], ALS [1 leaf]. Thanks again for helping [Erskine?] (who lives nearby), and annoyance over the way he was treated.
  • [214] St. Andrews, 21 Sep [1868], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP175*. The unpublished portions enclose some of BJ's notes for his divinity lectures, have more thoughts on R.W.B. Browning and Lord Donoughmore, arrange a meeting and encourage FN over her ill-health [The lectures are almost certainly those in I H19. I H20 and II C1/129 are FN's notes on them].
  • [215] St, Andrews, 2 Oct 1868, ALS [1 leaf]. Discussion of FN's criticisms of some [unspecified] work of BJ's.
  • [216] Balliol, [before 17 Oct 1868], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [217] Oxford, 27 Oct [1868], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to visit FN with W. Rogers. BJ expresses gratitude for FN's friendship. His divinity lectures got off to a good start. [Erskine?] is better in mind, but sick in body.
  • [218] Balliol, [9 Nov 1868], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP177*. The unpublished portions urge FN not to overwork, mention BJ's own tiredness, thank FN for a paper about Sir Alexander Grant, explain the origins of the Hamlet story, but otherwise cover no new ground.
  • [219] Balliol, [14 Nov 1868], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [220] Balliol, [20 Nov 1868], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP178*. The unpublished portions encourage FN over her ill-health, tell of the rejection of Tait, Stanley and Liddell as Select Preachers to the University and a debate with Pusey, and worries that BJ is not doing enough with his life.
  • [221] n.a., 2 Dec 1868, ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [222] Balliol, 18 Dec 1868, ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP179*. The unpublished portions arrange a meeting, tell of his divinity lectures, and of his meeting a unnamed clergyman troubled in his belief, but a supporter of Bishop Colenso.
  • [223] n.a., [Dec 1868], ALS [1 leaf; this seem to be the last leaf of a letter, of which the other leaf/leaves are missing]. Published as QP180*. The unpublished portions cover no new ground, except for encouraging FN.
  • [224] Freshwater, 28 Dec 1868, ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP182*. The unpublished portions explain BJ's movements.
  • [225] n.a., [Jan 1869], ALS [1 leaf]. FN told not to despond. News of BJ's `three young lords' [Camperdown, Lansdowne and Morley] and A. Peel. BJ thanks FN for her help over Edwin Harrison.
  • [226] n.a., 11 Jan 1869, ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements for Harrison to meet a doctor in London, and for BJ to meet FN himself. Description of Harrison.
  • [227] Balliol, [12 Jan or Jun 1869], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP185*. The unpublished portions thank FN for her last letter.
  • [228] n.a., [14 Jan 1869], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP183*. The unpublished portions cover no new ground.
  • [229] n.a., [17 Jan 1869], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP184*. The unpublished portions cover no new ground, except for thanking FN for all her help, and bringing news of R.S. Wright.
  • [230] n.a., [18 Jan 1869], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP186*. The unpublished portions have more details on Edwin Harrison's health.
[231] Balliol, 28 Jan 1869,
  • ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP187*. The unpublished portions have more news of Edwin Harrison, arrange a meeting, and report a gift of £50 from Lyulph Stanley for poor students.
  • [232] Balliol, [31 Jan 1869], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP188.
  • [233] Balliol, [Feb 1869?], ALS [1 leaf]. BJ delighted that FN has written a sermon - can he see it? News of Evelyn Abbott, and disquiet over FN's health.
  • [234] n.a., [19 Feb 1869]., ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet. News of Robinson Ellis' state.
  • [235] n.a., 24 Feb 1869, ALS [1 leaf]. Thanks for Lord de Grey's letter. BJ glad that FN is enjoying better health. He is off to Edinburgh to give a lecture, against his will.
  • [236] n.a., [8 Mar 1869], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP189*. The unpublished portions describe BJ's visit to Edinburgh and report Balliol's academic successes.
  • [237] n.a., [16 Mar 1869], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP190*. The unpublished portions have more news of R. Palmer.
  • [238] n.a., [20 Mar 1869], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet and thanks for FN's last letters.
  • [239] Balliol, [26 Mar 1869], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP191*. The unpublished portions ask FN to send back one of BJ's sermons, and enclose a [lost] letter, perhaps from Abbott, about the recovery which he made thanks to FN's advice.
  • [240] Inglewood, Torquay, [31 Mar 1869], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP192*. The unpublished portions discuss a possible 6 months break for BJ in October.
  • [241], Inglewood, Torquay, 4 Apr [1869], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP193*. The unpublished portions merely exchange compliments.
  • [242] Oxford, 12 Apr [1869], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP194*. The unpublished portions arrange a meeting and express concern over FN's overworking.
  • [243] Oxford, 25 Apr 1869, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP195*. The unpublished portions arrange a meeting, discuss BJ's last sermon and encourage FN to continue writing.
  • [244] n.a., [19 May 1869], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP196*. The unpublished portions arrange a meeting.
  • [245] Oxford, 28 May [1869], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP197*. The unpublished portions comment on the books BJ is sending, thank FN for her letters, arrange a meeting and tell FN of BJ's activities in college.
  • [246] 5 York Gate, Regents Park, [Jun 1869?], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [247] Oxford, 11 Jun [1869], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP199*.The unpublished portions arrange a meeting, tell of other Balliol doings, advise FN on her health and give news of the Moriers.
  • [248] n.a., [21 Jun 1869], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP200*. The unpublished portions cover no new ground.
  • [249] n.a., [4 Jul 1869], ALS [1 leaf]. Concern over FN's looking after herself and advice on how to remedy this. BJ is staying with Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Vaughan, and is due to see Abbott.
  • [250] n.a., [2 Jul 1869], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP201*. The unpublished portions express pleasure at FN's leaving London.
  • [251] Tummil Bridge, Pitlochry, N.B., 15 Jul [1869], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP202*. The unpublished portions cover no new ground.
  • [252] Tummil Bridge, Pitlochry, N.B., 18 Jul [1869], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP203*. The unpublished portions discuss the problem of paupers, and have more thoughts on E. Harrison.
  • [253] Tummil Bridge, Pitlochry, N.B., [19 Jul 1869], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP204*. The unpublished portions cover no new ground, except for alluding to Trench and Gladstone.
  • [254] Tummil Bridge, Pitlochry, N.B., [23 Jul 1869], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP205*. The unpublished portions cover no new ground, except for giving news of Harrison.
  • [255] Tummil Bridge, Pitlochry, N.B., 29 Jul 1869, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP207*. The unpublished portions tell of [Erskine's?] complete recovery and express concern over the infidelity of the age.
  • [256] Tummil Bridge, Pitlochry, N.B., 1 Aug [1869], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP208*. The unpublished portions have more news of E. Harrison and Robinson Ellis and ask after FN's health.
  • [257] Tummil Bridge, Pitlochry, N.B., 9 Aug [1869], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP209*. The unpublished portions discuss FN's paper on the Poor Law but otherwise cover no new ground.
  • [258] Tummil Bridge, Pitlochry, N.B., 16 Aug [1869], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP210*. The unpublished portions explain BJ's ignorance on contagion and discuss theology. News of Lady Airlie, Harrison, Liddell, and Graham.
  • [259] Cortachy Castle, Kirriemuir, [30 Aug 1869], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP211*. The unpublished portions have more news of Harrison and of Robert Morier, and ask what FN is now doing.
  • [260] Castle Mount, St. Andrews, 19 Sep [1869], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP212*. The unpublished portions discuss Morier and ask after FN's health.
  • [261] Not paralysis but the railway [sic: BJ is joking about his worse-than-usual writing (see 410 for the same joke)], [1 Oct 1869], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP213*. The unpublished portions encourage FN over her ill-health, discuss hospitals and have more details about Ellis.
  • [262] Railroad, address Oxford, [8 Oct 1869], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP214*. The unpublished portions arrange a meeting.
  • [263] Inglewood, Belgrave Road, Torquay, [lecture notes] Sunday Evg [17 Oct 1869], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP215*. The unpublished portions discuss Miss Clough.
  • [264] Inglewood, Belgrave Road, Torquay, 23 Oct [1869], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP216*. The unpublished portions thank FN for her letter and for her friendship, express BJ's hopes for the future and send news of Abbott.
  • [265] [Torquay, 31 Oct 1869]., ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP217*. The unpublished portions thank FN for her letter, arrange a meeting, describe BJ's plans for work and discuss Temple.
  • [266] [Torquay, 12 Nov 1869], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP218*. The unpublished portions send news from G. Lushington, discuss BJ's work, his memories of his mother and hospitals.
  • [267] Balliol, [18 Nov 1869], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP219*. The unpublished portions discuss BJ's life at Balliol and his bereavement.
  • [268] n.a., [1 Dec 1869], ALS [1 leaf]. Nettleship, who reminds BJ a little of Clough, has been elected Fellow of Balliol. Arrangements to meet, en route to seeing G. Lushington and Miss Clough. BJ discusses Emily Jowett and the problems of working in Oxford.
  • [269] n.a., [8 Dec 1869], ALS [1 leaf]. FN thanked for an unspecified proposal about Emily Jowett, and urged not to reproach herself that BJ did not see his mother before she died. News of W. Rogers and Miss Clough.
  • [270] At T. Walrond's, [20 Dec 1869], ALS [1 leaf]. On answering letters from people one does not know. Arrangements to meet.
  • [271] Inglewood, Torquay, 26 Dec 1869, ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP220*. The unpublished portions discuss Goschen, send Christmas greetings, but otherwise cover no new ground.
  • [272] Inglewood, Torquay, 31 Dec [1869], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP221*. The unpublished portions send FN New Year greetings, have more thoughts on BJ's life over the last 12 years and encourage FN to think well of Goschen.
Volume IV - 1870-2
  • [273] Torquay, [21 Jan 1870], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP222*. The unpublished portions have news of BJ's work on Plato and explain his movements.
  • [274] Inglewood, Torquay, [14 Jan 1870], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP223*. The unpublished portions have more on Robinson Ellis.
  • [275] Oxford, 30 Jan 1870, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP224*. The unpublished portions thank FN for her letter.
  • [276] Oxford, [15 Feb 1870], ALS [1 leaf]. BJ is upset at FN's low spirits and encourages her to persevere in her work. News of Balliol life.
  • [277] [Oxford, 27 Feb 1870], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP225*. The unpublished portions enclose two sermons of BJ's, and arrange a meeting, since BJ is going to see Lowe.
  • [278] n.a., [7 Mar 1870], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP226*. The unpublished portions ask FN for comments on BJ's sermons, and encourage her over her ill-health.
  • [279] n.a., [19 Mar 1870], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP227*. The unpublished portions arrange a meeting and discuss BJ's sermons, one of which is in Palgrave's hands.
  • [280] Inglewood, Torquay, [31 Mar 1870], ALS [1 leaf]. BJ hopes that FN will leave London for her health. Arrangements to meet. He encloses a letter from Morier, and mentions a review of C. Trevelyan.
  • [281] Inglewood, Torquay, 7 Apr 1870, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP228*. The unpublished portions arrange a meeting.
  • [282] Oxford, 18 Apr [1870], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP229*. The unpublished portions express BJ's readiness to help FN over her unhappiness at the planned memoir of Agnes Jones.
  • [283] n.a., [10 May 1870], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet. News of Grant Duff and Pusey.
  • [284] n.a., [21 May 1870], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements on when to meet, and where to send letters. Thanks for sending the Bishop of Derry's [Alexander] letter.
  • [285] Oxford, 29 May [1870], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP230*. The unpublished portions discuss FN's meeting Lowe.
  • [286] n.a., [6 Jun 1870], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP231*. The unpublished portions thank FN for her advice, discuss Emily Jowett and explain BJ's holiday plans.
  • [287] n.a., [9 Jun 1870], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP232*. The unpublished portions encourage FN over her ill-health and arrange a meeting.
  • [288] n.a., [18 Jun 1870], ALS [1 leaf (pencil)]. Arrangements to meet (BJ is stayng with Lord Camperdown).
  • [289] Rev d W, Rogers', Rectory, Bishopsgate, [1 Jul 1870], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP233*. The unpublished portions have more news of Abbott.
  • [290] Inglewood, Torquay, [11 Jul 1870], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP234*. The unpublished portions have a picture of BJ's life at Torquay, more news of Dr. Symonds, enquiries after FN and encouragements to persevere in her work.
  • [291] Inglewood, Torquay, [12 Jul 1870], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP235.
  • [292] Inglewood, Torquay, 18 Jul [1870], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP237*. The unpublished portions have more on BJ's life at Torquay.
  • [293] Inglewood, 23 Jul 1870, ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP238*. The unpublished portions attack Lord Salisbury.
  • [294] Inglewood, Torquay, 27 Jul [1870], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP239*. The unpublished portions have news of BJ's work on Plato and explain his movements over the summer.
  • [295] Tummil Bridge, Pitlochry, N.B., 10 Aug [1870], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP240*. The unpublished portions cover no new ground.
  • [296] Tummil Bridge, Pitlochry, N.B., 14 Aug [1870], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP241*. The unpublished portions hope that FN is well and send news of Harrison.
  • [297] Tummil, 29 Aug [1870], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP242*. The unpublished portions discuss a letter from Princess Victoria to FN, and express pleasure that FN is in better health than usual.
  • [298] Balliol, 7 Sep [1870], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP243*. The unpublished portions wish FN the best in all her undertakings.
  • [299] Oxford, 3 Oct 1870, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP244.
  • [300] Balliol, 16 Oct 1870, ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP245*. The unpublished portions thank FN for her letter, and explain that BJ has got rid of an unspecified chancery suit.
  • [301] n.a., 27 Oct, 1870, ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [302] Oxford, 4 Nov 1870, ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP246*. The unpublished portions thank FN for her advice [on an unspecified matter], which BJ has passed on to Bowen, whose health worries him, discuss the effects of sermons on undergraduates, and encourage FN over her career.
  • [303] n.a., 14 Nov [1870], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP248*. The unpublished portions arrange a meeting.
  • [304] n.a., [2 Dec 1870], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP249*. The unpublished portions answer FN's complaints of neglect [see her draft printed as QP247], console FN over family bereavements, protest BJ's friendship towards her and encourage FN in her work.
  • [305] n.a., [5 Dec 1870], ALS [1 leaf]. News of Harrison.
  • [306] n.a., [9 Dec 1870], ALS [1 leaf]. Discussion of a letter from Princess Victoria to FN, which she sent to BJ. BJ encourages FN in her work. Discussion of the Greek for `limit'.
  • [307] Balliol, 11 Dec [1870], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet, as BJ is staying with the Bowens. BJ encourages FN in her work.
  • [308] n.a., [1 Jan 1871], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP250*. The unpublished portions send FN New Year's greetings and news of Plato and BJ's lectures for next term.
  • [309] n.a, [6 Jan 1871], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet; Plato is almost finished. BJ encloses a letter from Campbell about Rachel Cook, who could help FN.
  • [310] A. Tennyson's, Esq., Freshwater, Isle of Wight, 12 Jan 1871, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP251*. The unpublished portions arrange a meeting, and say that Plato is not quite finished.
  • [311] Faringford, [15 Jan 1871], ALS [1 leaf]. BJ apologises to FN that they were unable to meet.
  • [312] n.a., [26 Jan 1871], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP252*. The unpublished portions express BJ's hopes of seeing FN.
  • [313] Oxford, 8 Feb 1871, ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP253*. The unpublished portions thank FN for her letter and ask what she is doing.
  • [314] n.a.,[Feb 1871?], ALS [1 leaf]. Can FN send BJ's sermon to Mrs. George Howard?
  • [315] Oxford, 15 Mar [1871], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [316] n.a., 23 Mar [1871], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [317] Inglewood, Torquay, 9 Apr [1871], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP255*. The unpublished portions ask what FN is doing.
  • [318] [Torquay, 11 Apr 1871], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP256*. The unpublished portions thank FN for her criticisms on Lingen's letter, and report on a Balliol undergraduate throwing a champagne bottle out of his window.
  • [319] n.a., [Apr 1871?], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [320] n.a., [16 May 1871], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP257.
  • [321] n.a., [c.22 Jun 1871], ALS [1 leaf]. BJ is coming up for Grote's funeral; can he visit FN?
  • [322] The Deanery, Westminster, [Jun 1871?], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [323] A. Tennyson's, Aldworth, Hants, [Jun 1871], ALS [1 leaf]. Concern over FN's health.
  • [324] Zermatt, 4 Jul [1871], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP258*. The unpublished portions encourage FN over her ill-health.
  • [325] n.a., [early Aug 1871], ALS [1 leaf]. BJ thanks FN for her dedication [of her Lying-in Institutions] to him. He is now at Tummil with Campbell.
  • [326] Tummil Bridge, Pitlochry, N.B., 5 Aug [1871], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP259*. The unpublished portions discuss FN's dedication, attack the War Office's incompetence and explain BJ's movements.
  • [327] Tummil Bridge, Pitlochry, 14 Aug [1871], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP263*. The unpublished portions mention that Matthew Knight has helped copy or correct parts of the Children's Bible.
  • [328] Tummil, Pitlochry, 22 Aug [1871], ALS [1 leaf]. Thanks for FN's suggestions, which BJ will use in his sermons. BJ encloses a note [is this 692?] from [H.W.] Hoare, of whom he has a high opinion. Thoughts on Rachel Cook, whom he has just seen. News of Browning and Harrison.
  • [329] Tummil Bridge, Pitlochry, 25 Aug [1871], ALS [1 leaf]. Thanks for FN's letter. News of Mohl, to whom FN has revealed BJ's plan of an essay on the religions of the world. Enquiries after FN's plans, and hopes for her happiness.
  • [330] At the Earl of Airlie's, Glen Isla Alyth, N.B., [11 Sep 1871], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP267*. The unpublished portions inform FN of BJ's movements and discuss FN's bad relations with the War Office.
  • [331] Inglewood, Torquay, 29 Sep [1871], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP268*. The unpublished portions discuss BJ's obeying FN's injunctions on his health but otherwise cover no new ground.
  • [332] Inglewood, Torquay, 2 Oct [1871], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP269*. The unpublished portions discuss theology and enquire after FN's health.
  • [333] Inglewood, Torquay, 4 Oct [1871], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP272*. The unpublished portions console FN for family difficulties, look forward to reading one of FN's essays and discuss the Children's Bible.
  • [334] n.a., [5 Oct 1871], ALS [1 leaf]. BJ sends FN part of the Children's Bible for her to criticise. Discussion of FN's letters on theology.
  • [335] [Oxford], 23 Oct [1871], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet. Discussion of the Children's Bible. The Visitor has approved of BJ's reforms to the College statutes. BJ is going to Manchester.
  • [336] n.a., [29 Oct 1871], ALS [1 leaf]. BJ thanks FN for all her help, especially over the Children's Bible.
  • [337] n.a., [30 Oct 1871], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP273*. The unpublished portions answer points in FN's letter on theology.
  • [338] n.a., 4 Nov 1871, ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet, and discussion of a sermon BJ is writing.
  • [339] Balliol, 11 Nov [1871], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP274*. The unpublished portions cover no new ground.
  • [340] n.a., [21 Nov 1871], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP275*. The unpublished portions discuss FN's last letter but otherwise cover no new ground.
  • [341] [Oxford, 9 Dec 1871], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP276*. The unpublished portions hope FN is better and encourage FN in her work.
  • [342] Cutting from the Oxford Undergraduates' Journal for 7 Dec 1871, which gives the text of BJ's university sermon preached on 26 Nov.
  • [343] Balliol, 14 Dec [1871], ALS [2 leaves]. BJ would have written earlier, but the pressure of college business prevented him. BJ now encourages FN to think of all the good she has done and to look forward to the future. Thoughts on a letter from Lord Westbury.
  • [344] Oxford, 29 Dec [1871], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP277*.  The unpublished portions arrange a meeting.
  • [345] Inglewood, Torquay, [7 Jan 1872], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP279*. The unpublished portions enclose letters sent to BJ [the writers are unnamed], ask what FN is doing and discuss theology.
  • [346] Hinton St. George, Somerset, [8-12 Jan 1872], ALS [1 leaf]. Discussion of proofs [of Thucydides?]. Thoughts on his host Lord Westbury. BJ encloses a letter from Roundell.
  • [347] Inglewood, Torquay, 13 Jan [1872], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP280*. The unpublished portions arrange a meeting.
  • [348] Oxford, 21 Jan 1872, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP281*. The unpublished portions arrange a meeting.
  • [349], Oxford, 10 Feb [1872], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP282*. The unpublished portions discuss BJ's having to entertain Vernon Lushington and Temple, his views on them and the unhappy positions he feels they are in, consider the government and ask after FN's health.
  • [350] Oxford, 19 Feb [1872], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP283*. The unpublished portions apologise for not writing sooner, and discuss his visit to Shrewsbury, where he met the Bishop of Manchester [Fraser].
  • [351] Oxford, 16 Mar 1872, ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP284*. The unpublished portions ask after FN's health.
  • [352] Inglewood, Torquay, 3 Apr 1872, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP285*. The unpublished portions encourage FN in her work.
  • [353] Balliol, 28 Apr 1872, ALS [1 leaf]. BJ upset to hear of FN's poor health. He asks for her views on the `new Thomas à Kempis'. At present he is very busy. News of Lord Lansdowne.
  • [354] n.a., 4 May [1872], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [355] n.a., [13 Jun 1872], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [356] Inglewood, Torquay, 22 Jun [1872], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP286*. The unpublished portions discuss BJ's work on Plato.
  • [357] Oxford, 25 Jun [1872], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP288*. The unpublished portions discuss Mazzini amd a letter from Mohl.
  • [358] Tummil Bridge, Pitlochry, N.B., 11 Jul [1872], ALS [1 leaf]. BJ is at Tummil with Harrison, with thoughts on his and Abbott's progress. BJ encourages FN to complete her work.
  • [359] Tummil Bridge, Pitlochry, N.B., 25 Jul [1872], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet, and news of the Children's Bible. Swinburne has joined BJ's party. News of Harrison.
  • [360] Tummil, 11 Aug [1872], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet and encouragements to FN over her ill-health.
  • [361] Prof. Campbell's, St. Andrews, 15 Aug 1872, ALS [1 leaf]. Thanks for FN's letter. BJ is sorry to hear of Mr. Bracebridge's death. BJ encourages FN over her ill-health, and arranges a meeting.
  • [362] n.a., [Aug 1872?], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP290*. The unpublished portions discuss Lord Camperdown.
  • [363] J. ffolliott's, Esq., Hollybrook, Boyle, 23 Sep [1872], ALS [1 leaf]. Can FN tell BJ how she is? Advice to her on how to nurse her strength. News of the Duke of B[edford?], and of the purchase of a house and garden for Balliol.
  • [364] John ffolliott's, Esq., Hollybrook, Boyle, [24 Sep 1872], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP292*. The unpublished portions encourage FN over her ill-health, and discuss a visit to W.H. Hall at Six-Mile-Bottom.
  • [365] Address Oxford, 3 Oct [1872], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP293*. The unpublished portions discuss FN's last letter and explain that BJ is now in Worcester and about to visit J. La Touche.
  • [366] Balliol, 4 Oct [1872], ALS [1 leaf]. BJ encourages FN over an unspecified problem. Thoughts on R. Palmer.
  • [367] Balliol, 16 Oct 1872, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP294*. The unpublished portions encourage FN over her ill-health.
  • [368] Oxford, 31 Oct [1872], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP295*. The unpublished portions cover no new ground.
  • [369] n.a., [Nov 1872], ALS [1 leaf]. News of reforms in History and Philology at Oxford. What is FN doing now? The new chapel services have been a success. News of Morier's visit.
  • [370] Balliol, 1 Dec 1872, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP296*. The unpublished portions arrange a meeting and thank FN for her advice on the Phaedo.
  • [371] Balliol, 15 Dec [1872], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP297*. The unpublished portions discuss a letter from Mohl.
  • [372] Oxford, 31 Dec 1872, ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet and New Year's greetings.
Volume V - 1873-4
  • [373] Inglewood, Torquay, [before 16 Jan 1873], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP298*. The unpublished portions cover no new ground.
  • [374] Oxford, 26 Jan [1873], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP299.
  • [375] n.a., 8 Feb [1873], ALS [1 leaf]. BJ sends FN some sermons.
  • [376] Balliol, 9 Feb 1873, ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP301*. The unpublished portions discuss BJ's undertaking not to overwork, and refer to letters from Morier and Lord Lytton [the latter is almost certainly II A6/10].
  • [377] Balliol, 9 Mar 1873, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP302*. The unpublished portions arrange a meeting.
  • [378] Oxford, 18 Apr [1873], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP303*. The unpublished portions refer to T.H. Green.
  • [379] Balliol, 21 May [1873], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP304*. The unpublished portions cover no new ground, except for arranging a meeting.
  • [380] Oxford, 25 May 1873, ALS [1 leaf]. BJ expresses concern over the state of religion and arranges a meeting.
  • [381] Balliol, 1 Jun 1873, ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP305*. The unpublished portions ask after FN's health, and consider how best to use the rest of one's life.
  • [382] Oxford, 25 Jun 1873, ALS [3 leaves]. Published as QP306*. The unpublished portions thank FN for her care, arrange a meeting, send news of Abbott and the Duchess of Bedford, and encourage FN to write.
  • [383] [Edinburgh, 6 Jul 1873], ALS [1 leaf, but the letter is incomplete: the leaf breaks off in mid-sentence]. Published as QP307*. The unpublished portions cover no new ground.
  • [384] Granttown, Invernesshire, 10 Jul 1873, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP308*. The unpublished portions cover no new ground.
  • [385] Granttown, Invernesshire, 11 Jul 1873, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP309*. The unpublished portions discuss FN's preface to her selection of Spanish mystics.
  • [386] Granttown, Invernesshire, 13 Jul [1873], ALS [1 leaf]. BJ at work on Plato. Arrangements to meet.
  • [387] Granttown, Invernesshire, 22 Jul [1873], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP310*. The unpublished portions discuss BJ's work on Plato and encourage FN over her ill-health.
  • [388] Inglewood, Torquay, 18 Aug [1873], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP312*. The unpublished portions ask for FN's comments on drafts of his Plato, and have more thoughts on Lord Westbury.
  • [389] Inglewood, Torquay, 21 Aug [1873], ALS [1 leaf]. FN thanked for her comments on Plato. News of BJ's movements.
  • [390] [Oxford, 28 Aug [1873], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP314*. The unpublished portions ask after FN's health.
  • [391] R.B. Morier's, Légation Britannique, Munich, 19 Sep [1873], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP315.
  • [392] Balliol, 13 Oct [1873], ALS [1 leaf]. Comments on FN's letter to  Charles Voysey. Thoughts on Froude (who is visiting) and Morier. News of a banquet at Oxford, to be attended by the Lord Chancellor (Selbourne), for which he is sorry he could not accomodate Manning and Tait at Balliol.
  • [393] Balliol, 16 Oct [1873?], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [394] Balliol, 20 Oct [1873], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP316*. The unpublished portions ask after FN's health, and giv news of Manning.
  • [395] n.a., 26 Oct 1873, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP317*. The unpublished portions say more on Henry Smith's defection and encourage FN over her ill-health.
  • [396] Balliol, 4 Nov [1873], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [397] Balliol, 10 Nov [1873], ALS [1 leaf]. News of BJ's health, and apologies if he upset her at their last meeting.
  • [398] n.a., 21 Nov [1873], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [399] Balliol, 4 Dec 1873, ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP318*. The unpublished portions cover no new ground.
  • [400] n.a., [Dec 1873], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP319*. The unpublished portions arrange a meeting.
  • [401] Oxford, 21 Dec [1873], ALS [1 leaf]. BJ is obeying FN's injunctions against overworking. Arrangements to meet.
  • [402] W.H. Hall's. Weybridge, 26 Dec [1873], ALS [1 leaf]. Concern over FN's health and arrangements to meet.
  • [403] W.H. Hall's. Weybridge, [Dec 1873], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP320*. The unpublished portions express concern over FN's health.
  • [404] n.a., [Jan 1874], ALS [1 leaf]. BJ sends FN proofs of the Gorgias to look over. News of Swinburne, and reflections on the New Year.
  • [405] Torquay, 4 Jan [1874?], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP321*. The unpublished portions thank FN for her comments on his work and have more thoughts on George Eliot.
  • [406] Telegram, Torquay, 7 Jan 1874. Arrangements to meet.
  • [407] Inglewood, Torquay, 7 Jan 1874, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP322*. The unpublished portions cover no new ground, except for some thoughts on Herbert Spencer.
  • [408] Inglewood, Torquay, 8 Jan 1874, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP323*. The unpublished portions cover no new ground, except to say that BJ is travelling to Cornwall with Swinburne.
  • [409] Penzance, 15 Jan 1874, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP324*. The unpublished portions say more about his journey with Swinburne.
  • [410] Not paralysis but the railway [sic: BJ is joking about his worse-than-usual writing (see 261 for the same joke)], 21 Jan [1874], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP325*. The unpublished portions apologise for BJ's writing, say how his holiday has helped his health and express concern for FN's health.
  • [411] Oxford, 25 Jan 1874, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP326*. The unpublished portions arrange a meeting and express dismay at Gladstone's action in dissolving Parliament.
  • [412] Balliol, 5 Feb 1874, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP327*. The unpublished portions encourage FN over her ill-health.
  • [413] Telegram, Oxford, 24 Feb 1874. Arrangements to meet.
  • [414] Oxford, 4 Mar 1874, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP328*. The unpublished portions mention BJ's pamphlet on  University Reform.
  • [415] Essay (?), ALS [1 leaf] by Tomatsume Iwakura expressing his thoughts on Britain [this must be the the paper by him referred to in 414].
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  • [416] Oxford, 11 Mar [1874], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP329*. The unpublished portions arrange a meeting.
  • [417] Balliol, 23 Mar 1874, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP330*. The unpublished portions ask for BJ's last sermon to be returned and encourage FN over her ill-health.
  • [418] Westminster Arms Hotel, West Malvern, 4 Apr 1874, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP331*. The unpublished portions have news of Lord and Lady Elcho.
  • [419] West Malvern [Apr 1874], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP332*. The unpublished portions discuss Plato.
  • [420] Address Oxford, 12 Apr [1874], ALS [1 leaf]. FN thanked for her work on Plato. Comments on these corrections.
  • [421] West Malvern, 23 Apr [1874], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet. Thoughts on West Malvern, and on FN's notes on Plato.
  • [422] Address West Malvern, 27 Apr [1874], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP333*. The unpublished portions cover no new ground.
  • [423] W. Malvern, 30 Apr 1874, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP334*. The unpublished portions cover no new ground, except for further thoughts on Lord Hobhouse's letter [enclosed with 417].
  • [424] W. Malvern, 15 May 1874, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP335*. More discussion of BJ's Plato proofs. Arrangements to meet.
  • [425] W. Malvern, 20 May [1874], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP336*. The unpublished portions discuss BJ's Plato proofs.
  • [426] W. Malvern, 23 May [1874], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP337*. The unpublished portions put off BJ's visit to London.
  • [427] Balliol, 29 May [1874], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP338*. The unpublished portions have more thoughts on the Children's Bible.
  • [428] Oxford, 3 Jun [1874], ALS [1 leaf]. FB asked to look at more proofs of Plato. Concern over FN's health.
  • [429] R.R.W. Lingen to BJ, 6 Westbourne Crescent, 1 Jun 1874, ALS [3 leaves]. Lingen would like to have a break from his work, but cannot at the moment. Thoughts on the change of government and Gladstone's mistakes [it is not clear with which letter BJ enclosed either this or 430].
  • [430] R.R.W. Lingen to BJ, 6 Westbourne Crescent, 30 Jun 1874 [5 leaves]. Lingen sends a cheque for the Hall. Hopes of meeting soon. Thoughts on the Liberals, especially Gladstone and Lowe, and why their ministry fell (this last reflected on in detail).
  • [431] Balliol, 14 Jun 1874, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP340*. The unpublished portions arrange a meeting.
  • [432] Address Oxford, 16 Jun [1874], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [433] Malvern,  5 Jul 1874, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP341*. The unpublished portions have news of the printing of Plato.
  • [434] W. Malvern, 2 Aug 1874, ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [435] W. Malvern, 4 Aug 1874, ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet. Thoughts on a letter from FN to the Illustrated London News.
  • [436] n.a., [Aug 1874], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP342*. The unpublished portions arrange a meeting and discuss railways.
  • [437] n.a., [Aug 1874], ALS [1 leaf] Arrangements to meet.
  • [438] n.a., [Aug 1874?], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP343*. The unpublished portions discuss the problems of printing.
  • [439] Inglewood, Torquay, 11 Aug [1874], ALS [2 leaves + 6 leaves of notes]. Published as QP344*. The unpublished portions refer to the notes on FN's article [which form the bulk of this letter].
  • [440] Inglewood, Torquay, 17 Aug 1874, ALS [1 leaf + 9 leaves of notes]. BJ gives FN his movements, and encloses more comments on her pamphlet on the Ryots.
  • [441] Address at Professor Campbell's St. Andrews, 25 Aug [1874], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP345*. The unpublished portions explain that BJ is sending more notes on FN's pamphlet.
  • [442] A.C. Sellar's, Artornish, Oban, [Sep 1874], ALS [1 leaf]. Concern over FN's staying in London and hopes that they can meet. BJ will send FN a report by Morier.
  • [443] In a railway [sic], 25 Sep [1874], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP346*. The unpublished portions arrange a meeting.
  • [444] Oxford, 2 Oct [1874], ALS [1 leaf]. BJ has not heard from FN for a while; how is she?
  • [445] Oxford, 3 Oct [1874], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [446] [Lea Hurst?], [6-9 Oct 1874?], [6 leaves (pencil)]. Published as QP347*. The unpublished portions consist of more comments by BJ on FN's pamphlet [several pages of these comments have notes added in FN's hand (in ink)].
  • [447] Oxford, 13 Oct [1874], ALS [4 leaves]. Published as QP348*. The unpublished portions consist of various notes, some in BJ's hand, some in an unknown one, all of which seem to be connected with FN's Indian pamphlet.
  • [448] Malvern, 27 Oct 1874, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP349*. The unpublished portions cover no new ground.
  • [449] Oxford, 16 Nov 1874, ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP350*. The unpublished portions express concern over FN's health and discuss BJ's university sermon.
  • [450] Oxford, 6 Dec 1874, ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [451] Oxford, 9 Dec [1874], ALS [1 leaf]. Discussion of FN's latest pamphlet.
  • [452] n.a., 12 Dec [1874], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP351*. The unpublished portions express concern over FN's health.
  • [453] Inglewood, Torquay, 25 Dec 1874, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP352*. The unpublished portions encourage FN over her ill-health.
Volume VI - 1875-1881
  • [454] Tomatsume Iwakura to BJ, 9 South Hill Park Gardens, Hampstead, London, 1 Jan 1874 [although a note in an unknown hand with this letter thinks it should be dated 1 Jan 1875], ALS [1 leaf]. Iwakura discusses Japanese land tenure, and explains that he does not know enough on the topic to help. BJ added a note at the bottom [for FN?] expressing regret at this.
  • [455] Oxford, 5 Jan [1875], ALS [1 leaf]. Since BJ is visiting London to see the architects [of the Balliol Hall], can he visit FN?
  • [456] W. Malvern, 9 Jan 1875, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP353*. The unpublished portions discuss BJ's and FN's friendship.
  • [457] Oxford, 31 Jan [1875?], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet. Mallet has shown him one of FN's papers; why does FN tell him nothing about herself?
  • [458] Balliol, 7 Feb 1875, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP355*. The unpublished portions ask for news of FN.
  • [459] Oxford, 14 May [1875], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [460] West Malvern [May? 1875], ALS [1 leaf]. FN thanked for her criticisms [of an unspecified work of BJ's]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [461] Balliol, 30 Jun 1875, all except signature in Matthew Knight's hand [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [462] Balliol, [Jul 1875], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [463] W. Malvern, 1 Aug [1875], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP356*. The unpublished portions ask FN if she could contribute to a fund for Bishop Colenso [a printed circular with details of this fund (1 leaf) is enclosed with this letter].
  • [464] Ashfield House, W. Malvern, [Aug 1875], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP357*. The unpublished portions thank FN for contributing to Colenso's fund.
  • [465] Ashfield House, W. Malvern, 4 Sep [1875], ALS [1 leaf]. Thanks again for FN's contribution. Arrangements to meet.
  • [466] Oxford, 16 Sep [1875], ALS [1 leaf]. Thoughts on BJ's Plato. BJ looking forward to visiting FN.
  • [467] Oxford, 24 Oct 1875, ALS [1 leaf] Published as QP358*. The unpublished portions arrange a meeting.
  • [468] n.a., [Nov? 1875], ALS [1 leaf]. BJ enquires after FN's health and her work.
  • [469] W. Malvern, 23 Dec [1875], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet, as BJ is visiting the Bowens.
  • [470] 2 Queen's Gate Gardens. S.W., 25 Dec 1875, ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet and Christmas greetings.
  • [471] Endsleigh, Torquay, 31 Dec [1875?], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP359*. The unpublished portions explain that Bowen temporarily lost 470 before it got posted at last.
  • [472] West Malvern, 7 Jan [1876], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP360*. The unpublished portions mention that Lady Augusta Stanley is dying.
  • [473] Oxford, 17 Feb 1876, ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [474] Ashfield House, W. Malvern, 5 Apr 1876, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP361.
  • [475] Balliol, 22 Oct 1876, ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet and give FN the Sacrament.
  • [476] Oxford, 24 Nov 1876, ALS [1 leaf]. BJ had called at FN's house in London, but she was out. He hopes to see her again soon.
  • [477] Oxford, 3 Dec 1876, ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [478] Address W. Malvern, 31 Dec 1876, ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP362*. The unpublished portions cover no new ground, except for some meditations on New Year's Day.
  • [479] Sermon by BJ [9 leaves] on Acts XVII 16, dated 1876 [one presumes that this, and 480 were sent to FN by BJ, as he was accustomed to do (see many references above)].
  • [480] Sermon by BJ [9 leaves] on Genesis III 8 and John IV 24, dated 26 Jun 1876.
  • [481] Address W. Malvern, 30 Jan 1877, ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [482] Address W. Malvern, 5 Aug 1877, ALS [1 leaf]. Concern for FN's troubles. BJ has just met Morier. News of the assistance from Forbes over Thucydides. Report of conversation with Morier about Bismarck.
  • [483] n.a., [1877?], ALS [1 leaf]. BJ recommends as a tutor for the son of a friend of FN's either Edwin Hatch, Joseph Solomon or E.W.B. Nicholson. Arrangements to meet.
  • [484] Address W. Malvern, 29 Dec [1877?], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP363*. The unpublished portions have more on finding a tutor: Solomon is fully booked up, and BJ recommends as alternatives a Mr. Antrobus and someone illegible. BJ also sends FN New Year greetings.
  • [485] Oxford, 13 Feb 1878, ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [486] Oxford, 22 May 1878, ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP364*. The unpublished portions encourage FN over her ill-health.
  • [487] W. Malvern, 3 Aug 1878, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP365*. The unpublished portions cover no new ground.
  • [488] 10 South Street, Park Lane W., [1878?], ALS [1 leaf]. BJ is staying in turn with Lord Lansdowne, Dover Street [whose house?], and Lingen. Can he visit?
  • [489] Oxford, 10 Jan 1879, ALS [1 leaf]. FN thanked for contributing to the Indian Institute.
  • [490] West Malvern, 18 Aug 1879, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP366*. The unpublished portions encourage FN in her work, explain BJ's movements, give news about Thucydides.
  • [491] W. Malvern, 21 Aug 1879, ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [492] Brechin Castle, Brechin, N.B., 14 Sep 1879, ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP367*. The unpublished portions arrange a meeting, encourage FN in her work and consider their friendship.
  • [493] Oxford, 17 Oct 1879, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP368*. The unpublished portions cover no new ground.
  • [494] W. Malvern, 31 Dec 1879, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP369*. The unpublished portions cover no new ground.
  • [495] n.a., [1879?], ALS [1 leaf]. BJ returns a letter to FN and sends her his best wishes.
  • [496] Oxford, 19 Mar [1880?], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [497] The Deanery, Westminster, 12 Jan 1880, ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [498] Oxford, 1 Jul [1880?], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [499] West Malvern, 7 Aug 1880, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP370*. The unpublished portions apologise for BJ's poor letter-writing, hope that FN is well and urge her not to overwork.
  • [500] Llantysilio Hall, Llangollen, 2 Sep [1880], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [501] n.a., [end of 1880?], ALS [1 leaf, the last leaf of a longer letter, of which no other leaves survive]. BJ discusses the progress of nursing as a profession.
  • [502] Telegram, [place illegible], 26 Mar 1881. Arrangements to meet.
  • [503] Telegram, Oxford, 6 May 1881. Arrangements to meet.
  • [504] Oxford, 10 July 1881, ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [505] Cambridge Terrace, [London], 21 Jul [1881], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP371*. The unpublished portions arrange a meeting.
  • [506] n.a., [c.23 Jul 1881], ALS [1 leaf]. BJ will call on FN after A.P. Stanley's funeral.
  • [507] [10 South Street?], [July 1881?], ALS [1 leaf]. BJ glad that FN's work goes well. News of meeting Lord Selbourne and H.H. Vaughan.
  • [508] Davos Platz, 11 Sep 1881, ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [509] Lea Hurst, Cromford, Derby, [Sep 1881], ALS [1 leaf (pencil)]. BJ encloses a copy of his Thucydides for FN, and lists some recommended passages for her to read.
  • [510] n.a., [Sep 1881?], ALS [1 leaf (pencil)]. BJ has enjoyed their last meeting greatly, and sends back a copy of In Memoriam.
Volume VII - 1882-1886
  • [511] Oxford, 27 Feb [1882], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet. BJ glad that FN had written to Arnold Toynbee.
  • [512] Eton, 17 Jan 1882, ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [513] Oxford, 24 Apr 1882, ALS [1 leaf]. BJ is attending Charles Darwin's funeral; can he call on FN?
  • [514] Oxford, 17 May 1882, ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet. Will FN agree to see Lady Tavistock?
  • [515] Oxford, 11 Jun 1882, ALS [1 leaf]. News of a lecture by Sir George Campbell. Advice on writing testimonials for someone applying for a job at Edinburgh; BJ will write to Alexander Grant to offer his support.
  • [516] Oxford, 22 Jun 1882, ALS [1 leaf]. Grant will do what he can for FN's candidate, but can promise nothing. Arrangements to meet, and thoughts about helping Lady Tavistock.
  • [517] n.a., 27 Jun [1882?], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [518] Printed service sheet from Westminster Abbey, with order of Evensong for 2 Jul 1882, at which service BJ preached, [1 leaf]. It is unclear when FN obtained this; neither 517 nor 519 allude to its enclosure.
  • [519] West Malvern, 6 Jul 1882, ALS [1 leaf]. News of Sir James Caird and Sir Henry Maine. BJ left a paper about the Indian Candidates with FN. Has she left town yet?
  • [520] West Malvern, 16 Jul 1882, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP373*. The unpublished portions express pleasure at FN's leaving London for her health.
  • [521] West Malvern, 23 Jul 1882, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP374*. The unpublished portions thank FN for her letter and hope that she has calmed down now she is out of London.
  • [522] n.a., [early in Aug 1882], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP375*. The unpublished portions ask after FN's health [the letter from Lady Tavistock which BJ mentions is probably 694].
  • [523] Address Rev d. W. Rogers, Manor House, Mickleham, Dorking, [1882?], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [524] Davos, 22 Aug [1882], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP376*. The unpublished portions arrange a meeting and hope that FN could rest.
  • [525] Kenbank, Dalry, Galloway, 23 Sep 1882, ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [526] Oxford, 6 Nov 1882, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP377*. The unpublished portions say more about Sir James Caird, enclose a sermon by BJ and ask after FN's health.
  • [527] 56 Canynge Square, Clifton, Bristol, [22 Dec 1882], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP378.
  • [528] W. Malvern, 31 Dec [1882], ALS [1 leaf]. FN thanked for her letter. BJ will send her a letter from Ilbert [see 529]. Is she interested in supporting Miss Stanley's work in Soho?
  • [529] C.P. Ilbert to BJ. 2 Middleton Street, Calcutta, 5 Dec 1882, ALS [3 leaves]. News of his family's arrival in India, and the house which they live in, which used to be the Hobhouses'. Ilbert's reactions to a visit around several Indian villages, and thoughts on what aspiring Indian Civil Servants ought to learn before going out - suggestions for what Toynbee should teach. News for FN on certain issues on which she wants information [this letter must be the one mentioned in 528].
  • [530] n.a., [1883?], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [531] Oxford, 23 Feb [1883], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP379*. The unpublished portions arrange a meeting.
  • [532] The Roost, Bournemouth, [Mar 1883], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet; BJ will be staying with Maine Walrond. BJ expresses his sadness at the deaths of Toynbee and Henry Smith.
  • [533] West Malvern, 3 Apr 1883, APS. Arrangements to meet.
  • [534] C.P. Ilbert to BJ. 2 Middleton Street, Calcutta, 11 Mar 1883, ALS [2 leaves]. Thoughts on the Criminal Procedure Bill, which Ilbert was promoting, and the controversy which it was causing. Enquiries after Toynbee [it is not clear when BJ sent this letter to FN].
  • [535] Address Emerald Bank, Newlands, nr. Keswick, 28 Jun 1883, ALS [1 leaf (pencil)]. Published as QP380*. The unpublished portions have more thoughts on Spottiswoode's death.
  • [536] Keswick, 4 Jul 1883, ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet, as BJ is coming to London for Spottiswoode's funeral.
  • [537] Railway, address, Newlands, Keswick, 6 Jul 1883, ALS [1 leaf (purple crayon)]. Published as QP381.
  • [538] [Postmark Oxford, 18 Jul 1883], APS (pencil). Arrangements to meet.
  • [539] Boar's Hill, nr. Abingdon, 23 Aug 1883, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP382* The unpublished portions ask after FN's health and express hopes for the future.
  • [540] Oxford, 31 Oct [1883], ALS [1 leaf]. Concern for FN's health and happiness. Arrangements to meet.
  • [541] Oxford, 23 Dec [1883], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet, as BJ is coming to London to spend Christmas with W. Rogers.
  • [542] Boar's Hill, Wootton, Abingdon, 21 Aug [1884], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP384*. The unpublished portions arrange a meeting and explain BJ's movements.
  • [543] Oxford, 31 Aug [1884], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet; hopes that Mrs. Green has contacted FN.
  • [544] Address Oxford, 21 Sep [1884], ALS [2 leaves]. Published as QP385*. The unpublished portions have more on Ruskin, and say that BJ is going to see Lord Dalhousie.
  • [545] Skelmorlie Castle, Wemyss Bay, N.B., 30 Sep 1884, ALS [1 leaf]. BJ returns a letter from Sir Louis Mallet to FN, which she showed him. He sends her two letters from Mr. and Mrs. Ilbert. Thoughts on Lady Pomeroy Colley; he has arranged an introduction to Lady Stanley of Alderley. Arrangements to meet.
  • [546] Oxford, 31 Oct [1884], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP386*. The unpublished portions discuss brandy.
  • [547] n.a., [Nov 1884 (31 Oct in QP)], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP387.
  • [548] Oxford, 6 Nov 1884, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP388* [but the enclosure is bound in before the letter. Furthermore all but two lines of it are in Matthew Knight's hand]. The unpublished portions discuss Lord Dufferin and Lord Ripon.
  • [549] Oxford, 9 Nov [1884?], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [550] Oxford, 7 Dec [1884?], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet, since BJ is visiting the Huxleys.
  • [551] West Malvern, 6 Jan 1885, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP389*. The unpublished portions thank FN for her kind wishes for BJ, arrange a meeting and comment on BJ's tiring vacation.
  • [552] Oxford, 10 Jan 1885, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP390*. The unpublished portions arrange a meeting and send New Year's greetings.
  • [553] The Rectory, Bishopsgate, 11 Jan [1885], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [554] n.a., [Feb 1885?], ALS [1 leaf]. Can FN forward some enclosed papers [not preserved] to Lord Ripon? BJ will visit Lord Reay.
  • [555] n.a., [Feb 1885], ALS [1 leaf]. Thanks for FN's hospitality; it made coming up to see Lord Reay worth while.
  • [556] Oxford, 22 Feb 1885, ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet, BJ is coming up to visit Lord Ripon. Thoughts on General Gordon's death.
  • [557] Oxford, 6 Mar [1885?], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [558] Bournemouth, 20 Mar [1885], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [559] Oxford, 20 May 1885, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP391*. The unpublished portions cover no new ground, except for arranging a meeting.
  • [560] n.a., 25 May [1885?], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [561] Telegram, Oxford, 27 Jul 1885. Arrangements to meet.
  • [562] Boar's Hill, near Abingdon, 8 Sep [1885], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP392*. The unpublished portions ask after FN's health, say that she is often in BJ's thoughts and explain BJ's movements.
  • [563] Oxford, 15 Sep [1885], ALS [1 leaf]. BJ will only issue the translation and notes of Aristotle's Politics now; the essays will be done later. News of BJ's health, and how he plans to spend his future years. News of Mrs. Green.
  • [564] Telegram, Mentmore, 21 Sep 1885. BJ needs to see Goschen; can he put off his meeting with FN?
  • [565] Balliol, 7 Dec 1885, all except signature in Matthew Knight's hand [1 leaf]. BJ sends FN a copy of Tennyson's poems, and arranges a meeting.
  • [566] n.a., [Jan 1886?], ALS [1 leaf (pencil)]. BJ pursues topics on theology pursued in their last conversation.
  • [567] [Postmarked Oxford, 15 Feb 1885], APS. Can FN return her copy of Maine's Essays to Hallam Tennyson?
  • [568] Balliol, 23 Feb 1886, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP393*. The unpublished portions ask what FN is doing.
  • [569] n.a., [Mar 1886], ALS [1 leaf]. Could Sir James Caird see McConnell's testimonials [for a Lectureship in Agriculture]? More thoughts on the teaching of the Indian students; Markby would help choose a lecturer, but he is abroad.
  • [570] Oxford, 23 Mar 1886, ALS [1 leaf]. FN thanked for her letter and Sir James Caird's. McConnell has been appointed Lecturer by BJ and Markby. Arrangements to meet.
  • [571] Address, The Speaker's House, Palace Yard, Westminster, 1 Apr [1886?], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [572] Address, Lord Tennyson's, Freshwater, Isle of Wight, 4 Apr 1886], ALS [1 leaf]. On BJ's health. Thoughts on Tennyson and Arthur Peel.
  • [573] Oxford or rather Boar's Hill, Abingdon, [Apr 1886?], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP394*. The unpublished portions ask after FN's work.
  • [574] Boar's Hill, Wootton, Abingdon, 19 Jul [1886?], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP395*. The unpublished portions say that BJ has important news and bring FN up to date on his Aristotle.
  • [575] Oxford, 27 Jul [1886?], ALS [1 leaf]. BJ expresses concern over FN's health. He encloses a letter from Dr. Hunter.
  • [576] Oxford, address Boar's Hill, Wootton, Abingdon, 26 Aug 1886, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP396*. The unpublished portions ask after FN's health.
  • [577] Boar's Hill, Abingdon, 2 Sep [1886], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP397* [this letter has been extensively annotated in FN's hand in pencil, all about India matters]. The unpublished portions thank FN for showing BJ two letters, at least one from Ilbert, and tell her of his work on the Politics.
  • [578] Oxford, 19 Sep [1886], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [579] Oxford, 6 Nov [1886], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP398*. The unpublished portions arrange a meeting.
  • [580] Balliol, 11 Nov 1886, ALS [1 leaf]. BJ encloses the opinions of Balliol tutors on Anson, Robinson and Morant. Thoughts on Lord Salisbury's speech [on an unspecified subject].
  • [581] 13 Wetherby Gardens, London S.W., 21 Dec [1886], ALS [1 leaf]. FN thanked for her letter. BJ is leaving London; he will let her know when he next comes up. Reference to a young lady friend of his [unknown], and to the Ilberts.
  • [582] Boar's Hill, Abingdon, 31 Dec 1886, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP399*. The unpublished portions ask FN to return him any sermons of his she still  has.
  • [583] BJ to Lady Parthenope Verney (sister of FN), Davos, 25 Aug [1882, 1886 or 1887?], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet and enquiries after her health.
  • [584] Cuttings from The Oxford University Gazette for 23 Feb 1886 (pp.361-8, 354-6 and 357-60. These must be the pages BJ enclosed with 568.
  • [585] Oxford, 23 Nov 1886, ALS [1 leaf]. BJ is sending FN a book. Account of the visit of the Princess Naces[?] of Siam. Hopes for FN's health.
Volume VIII - 1887-1893
  • [586] Oxford, or rather Boar's Hill, Abingdon, 5 Jan [1887], ALS [1 leaf]. If FN cannot find a sermon preached by BJ at Westminster Abbey four years ago, it is of no consequence. Thoughts on Goschen becoming Chancellor of the Exchequer.
  • [587] Balliol, 28 Feb 1887, ALS [1 leaf]. BJ delighted by FN's kind wishes. News of Morier and BJ's health. Enquiries after FN's activities.
  • [588] Balliol, 21 Mar 1887, ALS [1 leaf]. FN thanked for her letter. Thoughts on BJ's health in the Easter vacation. BJ is about to go and stay with P.L. Gell for a fortnight, and will visit Rogers in London. Can he visit FN then?
  • [589] Oxford, 22 Apr 1887, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP400*. The unpublished portions ask after FN's health.
  • [590] Oxford, 11 May 1887, ALS [1 leaf]. FN thanked for her letter. News of BJ's ill-health; Acland's suggestions for his recovery. Matthew Knight is very badly ill.
  • [591] n.a., 22 May 1887, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP401*. The unpublished portions thank FN for asking after him, and praise Acland for his treatment.
  • [592] Address care of Lady Lingen, Wetherby Gardens, S.W., [May 1887], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [593] 13 Wetherby Gardens, S.W., 27 May [1887], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet. Thanks for all FN's letters.
  • [594] 13 Wetherby Gardens, S.W., Sunday [May 1887], ALS [1 leaf]. BJ hopes to be well enough to visit FN today.
  • [595] n.a., [May 1887], ALS [1 leaf]. BJ feels much better now, and is very grateful to FN for all her attention to him.
  • [596] Address until Monday, at R.S. Wright's. Esq., Headley Park, Hants., 31 May [1887], ALS [1 leaf (pencil)]. Published as QP402*. The unpublished portions thank FN for asking after him, and ask after an unnamed sick friend of hers.
  • [597] Hurstbourne Park, Whitchurch, Hants., [Jun 1887], ALS [1 leaf]. BJ lets FN know that his health continues to improve.
  • [598] Am Hof, Davos Platz, Switzerland, 19 Aug 1887, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP403*. The unpublished portions thank FN for her letter, and recommend her an oculist, explain BJ's movements and encourage FN in her work.
  • [599] Oxford, 30 Aug 1887, ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [600] Claydon House, Bucks., [Sep 1887], ALS [1 leaf (pencil)]. BJ wants to hear news of FN's health.
  • [601] The Pulchar, Rothiemurchus, Aviemore, 22 Sep 1887, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP404*. The unpublished portions encourage FN in her work, say that BJ is feeling better, have news of the revision of Plato and arrange a meeting.
  • [602] Oxford, 13 Oct 1887, ALS [1 leaf]. BJ sorry if his stay caused any inconvenience to FN. News of his health. He encloses G. Harford Battersby's address [this (which was written in Martha Knight's hand) is now bound in the volume with this letter].
  • [603] Balliol, 14 Oct 1887, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP405*. The unpublished portions say that Edward Caird is staying with BJ.
  • [604] Balliol, 3 Nov 1887, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP406*. The unpublished portions have news of his trip to the Duke of Bedford and his family.
  • [605] Balliol, 20 Nov 1887, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP407*. The unpublished portions thank FN for her kindness to BJ, bring news of BJ's health, reflect on Balliol, have more news about the Verneys, as well as about Harford Battersby, and ask FB to look after herself.
  • [606] G. Harford Battersby to BJ, 17 Priory Road, South Lambeth, S.W., 22 Nov 1887, ALS [1 leaf]. BJ thanked for recommending Battersby to Sir Harry Verney in connection with the living at Claydon. Account of his meeting with Sir Harry and Lady Verney. His reasons for choosing to leave his present incumbency [It is not clear when BJ sent this letter on to FN].
  • [607] Balliol, 2 Dec 1887, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP408*. The unpublished portions ask after FN and tell her of BJ's health.
  • [608] Balliol, 6 Dec 1887, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP409*. The unpublished portions tell of BJ's visit to Lady Verney and a meeting with Mrs. Hawthorne, a friend of FN's, has more news of BJ's health and express concern over FN's health.
  • [609] Six-Mile Bottom, nr. Newmarket, address Oxford, 30 Dec [1887]. Published as QP410*. The unpublished portions encourage FN in her work and has more news of BJ's health.
  • [610] Martha Knight to FN. Balliol, Tuesday [after Whitsun 1887 (=31 May)], ALS [1 leaf]. FN thanked for her telegram. Miss Knight expresses concern that BJ does not eat enough - can FN help her persuade BJ to eat more? News of her brother Matthew.
  • [611] Martha Knight to FN. Balliol, Sunday [1887], ALS [2 leaves]. Apologies for not having written sooner. She had not heard about BJ's illness until he returned, and expresses concern over his health. She explains how she is looking after him.
  • [612] Martha Knight to FN. Balliol, Tuesday [1887], ALS [1 leaf]. BJ will visit London incognito, so can FN not tell anyone where he is staying? BJ is recovering well now.
  • [613] Martha Knight to FN. Balliol, 16 Aug [1887], ALS [1 leaf]. News of BJ from Davos, where he is staying with J.A. Symonds. He seems to be improving in health. Her brother Matthews's health is very bad.
  • [614] Martha Knight to FN. Balliol, 21 Sep [1887], ALS [1 leaf]. BJ is staying with Dr. Martineau; Fanny Campbell has sent her good news of BJ's health, but Miss Knight wonders if BJ will ever be his usual self again. Has FN any advice? News of Matthew Knight.
  • [615] Martha Knight to FN. Balliol, 9 Dec [1887], ALS [1 leaf]. BJ's health is on the mend.
  • [616] Donald W. Hood to FN. n.a., Friday 10.30, [1887], ALS [1 leaf (pencil)]. News of BJ's health.
  • [617] Donald W. Hood to FN. 43 Green Street, Park Lane W., 11 Oct [1887], ALS [1 leaf]. News of BJ's health; Hood's plans for returning BJ to Oxford safely.
  • [618] Alice Hood to FN. 43 Green Street, Park Lane W., 13 Oct [1887], ALS [1 leaf]. Dr. Hood has sent news of BJ's condition to Sir William Gull in Scotland.
  • [619] Donald W. Hood to FN. 43 Green Street, Park Lane W., Wednesday 1.15 p.m. [1887], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to see BJ [the back of this letter has several notes in FN's hand (pencil) about how to look after BJ, perhaps taken down while talking to Hood].
  • [620] Balliol, 5 Jan 1888, ALS [1 leaf]. BJ sorry to hear that FN is not in good health, and encourages her in her work. Arrangements to meet.
  • [621] Balliol, 23 Jan 1888, ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [622] Balliol, 16 Feb 1888, ALS [1 leaf]. BJ discusses FN's view of her life, and gives her some advice about how to nurse her strength.
  • [623] West Malvern, 22 Mar [1888], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP412*. The unpublished portions ask after FN and encourage FN over her ill-health [on the back of this letter, FN has written down (in pencil) some questions for Lord Lansdowne, as BJ suggested].
  • [624] Oxford, 22 May [1888], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP413*. The unpublished portions thank FN for her suggestions [for Lord Lansdowne] and ask after her health.
  • [625] Oxford, 25 May 1888, ALS [1 leaf]. BJ encloses a note from Lord Lansdowne [not preserved]; BJ has invited Lord Ripon to the banquet [in Lansdowne's honour at Balliol]. Lansdowne and Dr. Martineau are both receiving honourary D.C.L.'s from Oxford. Arrangements to meet.
  • [626] Balliol, 7 Aug 1888, ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [627] Balliol, 10 Feb 1889, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP415*. The unpublished portions have news of BJ's health, mention a visit from Grant Duff and suggest that BJ call on FN's sister.
  • [628] Balliol, 28 May 1889, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP417.
  • [629] Balliol, 5 Aug 1889, ALS [1 leaf]. BJ sends FN some sermons, including one on A.P. Stanley. He has been reading over the notes FN sent him about Plato, and recalls how helpful they were. Arrangements to meet.
  • [630] Balliol, 6 Oct 1889, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP420*. The unpublished portions ask what FN is doing, arrange a meeting and ask after Lady Verney.
  • [631] Balliol, 15 Feb 1890, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP421.
  • [632] Oxford, 22 May [1890], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [633] Balliol, 25 Jun 1890, ALS [1 leaf]. BJ returns something [unspecified] found in Margot Tennant's papers. News of a visit to BJ by [Henry Morton] Stanley, whose rudeness reminds him of Tennyson, and his fiancée Dorothy [Tennant - not related to Margot Tennant]. Would FN like to meet them? BJ enquires after FN's health.
  • [634] Combe Bank, Sevenoaks, Address Oxford, [1890], ALS [1 leaf]. BJ expresses concern over FN's health; can she not leave London for a while for her health's sake?
  • [635] Balliol, 5 Aug 1890, ALS [1 leaf]. BJ sends FN a list of marks [for an I.C.S. exam?] which she wanted to see. Arrangements to meet.
  • [636] Balliol, 18 Aug 1890, ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet. BJ glad to hear that Sir Harry Verney is well.
  • [637] Balliol, 26 Oct 1890, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP422*. The unpublished portions arrange a meeting.
  • [638] Balliol, 14 Nov 1890, ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [639] Oxford, 8 Apr [1891], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [640] Balliol, 23 Apr 1891, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP425*. The unpublished portions thank FN for her letter.
  • [641] Balliol, 2 Jul 1891, ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [642] Balliol, 14 Jul 1891, ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [643] Heath's Court, Ottery S. Mary, Devon, 4 Sep 1891, ALS [1 leaf (pencil)]. Published as QP427*. The unpublished portions enclose a letter from Lord Lansdowne [not preserved], ask after FN's health, and give news of Mrs. Craig Sellar.
  • [644] Heath's Court, Ottery S. Mary, Devon, Address Oxford, [Sep 1891], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet, and good wishes sent to Sir Harry Verney.
  • [645] Balliol, 14 Sep 1891, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP428*. The unpublished portions arrange a meeting.
  • [646] Langley Lodge, Nr. Oxford, 21 Sep 1891, ALS [1 leaf]. BJ agrees to obey FN's instructions not to go to Scotland, or anywhere, except to the Gells and perhaps to Claydon.
  • [647] Langley Lodge, Nr. Oxford, 26 Sep [1891], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP429*. The unpublished portions arrange a meeting.
  • [648] n.a., [28 or 29 Sep 1891], ALS [1 leaf] Arrangements to meet.
  • [649] At Mr. Justice Wright's, Headley Park, Hants., 30 Dec [1891], ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP437*. The unpublished portions say that BJ is much better, express hopes for the completion of Plato and ask FN to write to the Duchess of Bedford.
  • [650] Balliol, [Oct 1891], ALS [1 leaf, all in Martha Knight's hand]. Published as QP430.
  • [651] Martha Knight to FN. Balliol, Tuesday [April 1891?], ALS [2 leaves]. Miss Knight is very concerned about BJ's health, as he seems so tired now. When he next visits FN, can she draw him out about his health?
  • [652] Martha Knight to FN. Balliol, Tuesday [May 1891?], ALS [1 leaf]. BJ seems rather better now, but Miss Knight is concerned that he has too many people for his parties at Balliol.
  • [653] Martha Knight to FN. Balliol, [May 1891], ALS [1 leaf; only the end of a letter: at least 1 more leaf is lost]. Miss Knight's concerns over BJ's health. Matthew Knight is better.
  • [654] Martha Knight to FN. Balliol, 19 Aug 1891, ALS [1 leaf]. Dr. Powell and Sir Henry Acland think that BJ has heart-trouble; Dr Powell has given Miss Knight advice about how to look after BJ.
  • [655] Martha Knight to FN. Balliol, [Sep 1891], ALS [1 leaf; only the end of a letter: at least 1 more leaf is lost]. Miss Knight hopes that BJ will do no more travelling for now, and is very concerned about him.
  • [656] Martha Knight to FN. Balliol, 4 Oct 1891, ALS [1 leaf]. FN informed about BJ's condition.
  • [657] Sir Henry Acland to FN. H.M.S. Volage, 21 Aug 1891, ALS [2 leaves]. Discussion of BJ's medical condition; news of his visiting the Roseberys against Acland's advice.
  • [658] Sir Henry Acland to FN. H.M.S. Volage, 31 Aug 1891, ALS [1 leaf]. Thoughts on how to look after BJ.
  • [659] Sir Henry Acland to FN. Spithead, 5 Sep 1891, ALS [1 leaf]. More thoughts on how to look after BJ.
  • [660] West Malvern, [before 14 Jan 1892], ALS [1 leaf]. BJ sends FN New Year's greetings. BJ has just written a long letter to Lord L[ansdowne]. All goes well in the College, and BJ's work on Plato is progressing.
  • [661] Balliol, 26 May 1892, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP438*. The unpublished portions express concern that FN is depressed, tell her that College affairs prosper and his own health is good.
  • [662] Balliol, 26 Jun 1892, ALS [1 leaf]. Published as QP440.
  • [663] Cornelia Sorabji to FN, 35 Bolmfield Road, Maida Hill, W., [1892], ALS [1 leaf]. Miss Sorabji encloses 662, hoping that FN will agree to meet her.
  • [664] Balliol, 20 Jul [1892], ALS [1 leaf]. BJ sends FN a list of readable books. He is sorry that she is upset over the Nurses' Charter. [A list of books fills the second page of the letter]
  • [665] Balliol, 21 Oct [1892], ALS [1 leaf]. BJ sends news of his health. News of a meeting between Rev. Harford Battersby and Rev. J.B. Higham, apparently caused by a dispute betweeen them [they were vicars of neighbouring parishes, and it seems that Harford Battersby reported on Higham's unorthodox theological views]. Perhaps BJ could meet Higham?
  • [666] Balliol, 17 Nov 1892, ALS [1 leaf]. More on the problems over Revs. Harford Battersby and Higham; it seems that Higham's theology is somewhat controversial. BJ hopes that FN's return to London will do much to help her in her work.
  • [667] Balliol, 2 Feb 1893, ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet. Bishop Stubbs will not institute Higham because of his theology.
  • [668] Balliol, 17 Mar 1893, ALS [1 leaf]. BJ sorry about the Higham affair, which has now brought in Sir Harry Verney. BJ now regrets that he recommended Harford Battersby to him.
  • [669] Balliol, 20 Jul 1893, ALS [1 leaf]. Report of a conversation with Sir Henry Acland about the Nurses' Institute.
  • [670] Balliol, 6 Sep 1893, ALS [2 leaves, all except signature in Martha Knight's hand]. Published as QP441.
  • [671] 35 Kensington Court Mansions, W., 18 Sep [1893], ALS [1 leaf, all except signature in Lewis Campbell's hand]. Published as QP442.
  • [672] Martha Knight to FN. n.a., n.d., [Sep/Oct 1891 or 1893?], ALS [1 leaf]. Miss Knight encloses a letter dictated to her [it is not clear which one this is], and gives news of his condition.
  • [673] Martha Knight to FN. n.a., n.d., [Sep/Oct 1891 or 1893?], ALS [2 leaves]. Miss Knight sends a message from BJ [quoted in the postscript], in which BJ asks FN to advise Miss Knight on her future. More news of BJ's health.

Almost all 674-694 are undated. However, BJ's hand suggests that they date from the 1870s-1890s.

  • [674] n.a., Weds., ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [675] n.a., Monday, ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [676] n.a., n.d., ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [677] n.a., 23 Feb [?]., ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet. BJ hopes that FN's work is going well.
  • [678] Balliol, 5 Mar [?], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [679] Address Deanery, Westminster, 20 Mar [?], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [680] Oxford, 21 Oct [?], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [681] Balliol, n.d., ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [682] Oxford, 27 Nov [1877?], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [683] 41 Grosvenor Place, S.W., Sat [before Jun 1883], ALS [1 leaf]. BJ is staying with Spottiswoode; can he visit FN?
  • [684] Mentmore, 16 Dec [1884?], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet; BJ will be staying with Lord Coleridge.
  • [685] Address by return Oxford, afterwards Sir R. Lingen's, 6 Westbourne Crescent, [1884?], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [686] Balliol, Sunday [1891], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [687] Oxford, 8 July [?], ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet. BJ will be staying with Lewis Campbell.
  • [688] n.a., n.d., ALS [1 leaf]. BJ encloses a letter from Canon Scott Holland. BJ emphasises how ready he is to help FN. Arrangements to meet.
  • [689] n.a., n.d., ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements to meet.
  • [690] Notes in FN's hand, headed 1865, ALS [1 leaf].
  • [691] Jottings in FN's hand, viz. `Schools - Religious Movement for the educated.' Perhaps a note attached to one of BJ's letters?
  • [692] H.W. Hamilton Hoare to BJ, Middleton Park, Bicester, 19 Aug 1871, ALS [1 leaf]. News of a visit to Lord Pembroke, and concern over his health. [see 328 for how this letter may have come into FN's hands]
  • [693] Jotting in FN's hand, viz. `Lady Tavistock July 27 1882, St. Marylebone Lying in Wards Ladies excluded'. Perhaps linked to 694?
  • [694] Adeline, Marchioness of Tavistock to BJ, 37 Chesham Place, S.W., 30 Jul 1882. The Marchioness is very grateful for BJ's help in obtaining a meeting with FN. She gives her own account of the meeting.
  • [see 522 for how this letter may have come into FN's hands].
Volume IX - Supplement
  • [695] Sir Edward Cook to Edward Hilliard. 5C Portman Mansions, London W., 14 Apr 1913, ALS [1 leaf]. Cook explains that among FN's papers are an unpublished book (by FN) with extensive corrections in BJ's hand, and many letters from him to her. Can he publish them, and what has happened to FN's letters to BJ?
  • [696] Edward Hilliard to Sir Edward Cook. 18 Apr 1913, ALS [1 leaf (TS copy)]. Cook can print extracts from BJ's letters. Strachan Davidson says that Markby and Abbott destroyed all BJ's letters on BJ's instructions.
  • [697] Sir Edward Cook to Edward Hilliard. 5C Portman Mansions, London W., 19 Apr 1913, ALS [1 leaf]. Thanks for the permission.
  • [698] Edward Hilliard to Sir Edward Cook. 26 Sep 1913, ALS [1 leaf (TS copy)]. More on the destruction of BJ's letters by Markby and Ilbert.
  • [699] Sir Edward Cook to Harold Hartley. 5C Portman Mansions, London W., 22 Oct 1913, ALS [1 leaf]. Arrangements for handing BJ's letters to FN back to Balliol.
  • [700] Sir Edward Cook to J.L. Strachan Davidson. 5C Portman Mansions, London W., 6 Mar 1914, ALS [1 leaf]. Cook sends some more letters from BJ to FN which he has just found.
[701] 33 envelopes, each of which has a year inscribed on it ( they form a continuous series from 1861 to 1893), and the letters J4, followed by some numbers. It seems very probable that these were the envelopes in which BJ's letters to FB were sent to Balliol in 1913, and in which they were kept until they were bound in their present state. The writing on the envelopes is unknown; it cannot therefore be known whether FN put the letters into these envelopes or Sir Edward Cook; the latter seems more likely.

- Robin Darwall-Smith, 1993


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