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Letter from Bessie Parkes to Barbara Leigh Smith, addressed from S[avile] R[ow], 1856-03-19

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Reference Code: GBR/0271/GCPP Parkes 5/82

Scope and Contents

Bessie tells of the growth of support for the Petition [for the Married Women’s Property Bill]. She comments on Goethe and in particular his attitude to women. She feels more full of activity than ever in her life. She is expecting to see Barbara the next day. One page together with one page partial transcript.

Dates

  • Creation: 1856-03-19

Creator

Extent

2 item(s) : paper

Language of Materials

English

Originator(s)

Parkes, Bessie Rayner

Finding aid date

2001-10-15 12:22:50+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Girton College Archive Repository

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