Simpson's "Campion"
I really don't think a continuous history could be carried on through successive numbers of a miscellaneous quarterly. If I was you, I would announce conspicuously in the July advertisements in the press—Life of Edmund Campion, by R. Simpson. Then finish your MS. in the autumn and print it as hitherto—"Typis Cong, de Propaganda Fide," or "Tipog. della Civiltà Cattolica," as Taparelli's and other works are. Then we will write a review and cut it up in the quarterly.
I see Milner is coming out. He must have an article in October. I may manage to get some papers on the subject.
Letter CXXIX
Proposed successor to the Rambler—Contributions by Morris, Capes and Paley—"Elements of Conservative Reaction"
I finished my committee to-day, so that I can be at your orders and Roberts's when you like. What he says confirms my view that it is better not to keep the old name, and that all practically necessary continuity will be preserved by the publisher's arrangements, the colour, the motto, the persons and the animus.
Morris sends half a paper on the Gospels, and one on bazaars, which I think might be made very good. Of the first I say nothing, like Solon, till I have seen the end. Capes promises his article at once; also short notices. Paley consents to necessary modifications, and
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