Mary Berry to Mrs Cholmeley, 3 February 1799: 'In compliance with your request and my own wishes, I have been and am reading with much attention Mr. Wilberforce's book, and likewise strictures on it, in a series of letters by Mr. Belsham'.
Century: 1700-1799 Reader/Listener/Group: Mary Berry Print: Unknown
'I return always to the study of Physics with more pleasure - after trying "The Philosophy of Mind". It is delightful, after wandering in the thick darkness of metaphysics?to behold again the fair face of truth. When will there arise a man who shall do for the science of mind - what Newton did for that of matter - establish its fundamental laws on the firm basis of induction - and discard forever those absurd theories - that so many dreamers have devised? - I believe this is a foolish question - for its answer is - never. - I am led to talk in this manner - by having lately read M[r.] Sweart's [Stewart's] "History of Philosophy" in the supplement to the "Encyclopedia Britannica"[.] I doubt I am going to displease you - but I must say - that I do not recollect of ever having bestowed as much attention with so little effect - upon any author as upon Profr Stewart. Let me study his writings as I like - my mind seems only to turn on its axis - but without progressive or retrograde motion at all.'
Century: 1800-1849 Reader/Listener/Group: Thomas Carlyle Print: Book
Lady Harriet Cavendish to her former governess, Selina Trimmer, 16 November 1803:
'I have begun Belsham's History of England. It begins with Charles the second, and comes down to our present reign. I mean to confine myself for some time to the history of England as it is a shame not to be well acquainted with it, and I certainly am not.'
Century: 1800-1849 Reader/Listener/Group: Lady Harriet Cavendish Print: Book
Lady Harriet Cavendish to her former governess, Selina Trimmer, 19 November 1803:
'I have only read 2 of Belsham's lives; Charles the second and James the second. Charles the first I feel pretty well acquainted with, from our old friend Clarendon. I do not mean to go on with Belsham till I have finished Madame de Sevigne's letters, one volume of which I have read. It is a great undertaking to read them through, but they are so very delightful, and I have so much time for reading here, that I do not find it at all too tedious. I do think her letters and her sentiments quite incomparable, and the endless variety of anecdote and wit, assure their never tiring or boring.'
Century: 1800-1849 Reader/Listener/Group: Lady Harriet Cavendish Print: Book
Lady Harriet Cavendish to her former governess, Selina Trimmer, 19 November 1803:
'I have only read 2 of Belsham's lives; Charles the second and James the second. Charles the first I feel pretty well acquainted with, from our old friend Clarendon. I do not mean to go on with Belsham till I have finished Madame de Sevigne's letters, one volume of which I have read. It is a great undertaking to read them through, but they are so very delightful, and I have so much time for reading here, that I do not find it at all too tedious. I do think her letters and her sentiments quite incomparable, and the endless variety of anecdote and wit, assure their never tiring or boring.'
Century: 1800-1849 Reader/Listener/Group: Lady Harriet Cavendish Print: Book
