The Henson Journals

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Thursday, June 5th, 1919.

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I received a note from Lord Haldane together with the official report of his speech on the Enabling Bill. The shortened report in the Times yesterday gave an inadequate impression of a peaceful & well–argued speech. I received also a long letter from Sir Edward Clarke, civilly expressed but indicating his unabated support for the Enabling Bill. The "Times" today contains 3 letters on the Bill (1) from me (2) from Welldon: (3) from Dr Clifford. The last is, of course, a vigorous call for Disestablishment as the only Bill which those who believe in "Life & Liberty" could decently propose!

An affectionate letter from George Nimmins tells me that he sails tomorrow, & will not return for an indefinite period, as his ship is to ply between New York and the East. "I hope I will hear from you often. This voyage I have bought all your letters with me, so as I can reread them: there are about 40 in all". There is a kind of devotion which only a young heart can offer. And it must not be disregarded, so I note his address for letters:– SS. Eurypalas, Steamer Correspondence Department c/o Alfred Holt & Co, India Buildings, Walter Street, Liverpool.

After lunch Ella & I motored into the country, & called on Mr & Miss Brierly, Colonel Clowes, Sir Elliott Wood, and Mrs Green–Pryce at Pembridge.

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