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Letter from Bessie Parkes to Barbara Leigh Smith, addressed from 'Albion', 1847-12-05

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Reference Code: GBR/0271/GCPP Parkes 5/16

Scope and Contents

Bessie wishes Barbara a pleasant journey. She has been to see the children dance at Mr Brown’s. She is still busy with Latin tuition. She asks if Barbara has read Hannah More’s ‘life in those Female examples’. Bessie has a great liking for Hannah More. She is directing her letter to Barbara in London. One page, together with one page partial transcript of the letter.

Dates

  • Creation: 1847-12-05

Creator

Extent

2 item(s) : paper

Language of Materials

English

Originator(s)

Parkes, Bessie Rayner

Finding aid date

2001-10-15 10:40:13+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Girton College Archive Repository

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