Showing 40 results

Archival description
Letters of Stephen Abbott Notcutt
Print preview View:

Letters of Stephen Abbott Notcutt

  • Notcutt
  • Fonds
  • 1883–1977

Letters from Notcutt to his mother written whilst studying at St John's College. The letters give a fascinating insight into the life of a Victorian Cambridge student, including information on food and accommodation, the Debating Society, sporting events, his studies and his social life.

Notcutt, Stephen Abbott (1865-1923) solicitor

Autograph letter signed

Describes a trip to the theatre and mentions that he is to keep on his lodgings. Notes that 'permission has been granted to a Mr W. Morris to lecture ... on 'Plutocracy'' and remarks 'I hear he is a Socialist'. Humorously discusses election tactics for an acquaintance in Ipswich. Describes visiting Sir Roland Wilson, a family friend, for tea and meeting 'three coloured men', one of whom gave advice on the Science Tripos.

Autograph letter signed

Discusses a debate, the motion being a 'vote of confidence in the government', friends of the family also at Cambridge, his diet (including 'I eat as much breakfast as I can without getting sick'), advice and work he has been set for his chemistry studies, asks for advice on domestic matters and gives information on his lodgings.

Autograph letter signed

Has received the domestic items sent from home, including plates of cold meat. Gives his lecture schedule, including chemistry, physics and biology, and has also been to lectures on Law. Asks about the danger of catching consumption from a fellow student.

Autograph letter signed

Has been 'settling what lectures to go to', including practical biology. Discusses other matters concerning his studies. Asks for domestic items to be sent from home, including a billycock hat to protect him from the wind and rain.

Autograph letter signed

Asks for a copy of Anson's Law of Contract. Discusses the best course to take for his degree. Notes his personal circumstances, being in bed by 11, having meat for breakfast and managing to find some decent beer.

Autograph letter signed

Tells of a meeting called by the Steward to discuss the 'complaints made against Hall'. Describes it as 'awful fun'. Gives an account of a 'splendid debate' on Socialism, including a speech by William Morris. Discusses family matters.

Autograph letter signed

Has been to see the racing on the Cam. Discusses using the chemistry laboratories. Discusses family matters and asks for a copy of a sermon which will be preached the following week. Asks questions about local events. Gives a list of his lectures.

Results 1 to 10 of 40