Michael Foster and Thomas Henry Huxley, Correspondence, Letters 76 through 99, 1865–1895
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Of course I have my growlingest of archangels, why should I expatriate myself to the howling wildnesses around Arthur’s Seat otherwise? But beside the mercenary motives, without which as Père de familia I do nothing – I am really glad to be of use to the University which has been civil to me and by no means sorry to have the opportunity of indoctrinating two or three hundred students with orthodox views & methods. It is very good of you to undertake the work of Examinations which I know you hate as heartily as I do – and exceedingly jolly to think of you taking up your quarters with the “frau-widow” – It’s a shame I shan’t be at home. Of course I understood the post card. Ever yours faithfully T. H. Huxley
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Michael Foster and Thomas Henry Huxley, Correspondence, Letters 311 through 329, 1865–1895
My dear Foster Her Majesty's sanction has been obtained. The G.O.M. is not murdered – only 'fillipped with a three man beetle' as the fat knight has it. 1 Strong language is my aversion – especially about an adversary – but if I have not shown the G.O.M. to be a lying, ignorant, pretentious humbug, 'call me horse' – as again the fat knight saith. 2 Ever yours T. H. Huxley 1 " fillip me with a t...
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My dear Foster I have not had any news of the Pendel myograph as yet. I have no doubt you picked the best!! I am off on Wednesday next July 2. Tuesday July 1. is the wife’s birthday & it would be jolly if you could come & dine & have a yarn. Will Mrs Foster be coming up with you? If so, her coming would make it jollier. Formal invitation on the largest sized note paper sent if required. I have ...
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