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Letter from Bessie Parkes to Barbara Bodichon, addressed from 'Browns!', 1864-04-07

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Reference Code: GBR/0271/GCPP Parkes 5/131

Scope and Contents

Bessie is still convalescing from scarlet fever. She had been unable to leave the house until the previous Wednesday and will not get to Paris until the end of April. She discusses the fate of the English Woman’s Journal and the possibility of its closure. She comments on Barbara being about to turn 37. She feels as if a chapter of her life has closed with the death of Adelaide [Procter]. Two pages.

Dates

  • Creation: 1864-04-07

Creator

Extent

1 item(s) : paper

Language of Materials

English

Originator(s)

Parkes, Bessie Rayner

Finding aid date

2001-10-15 16:30:50+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Girton College Archive Repository

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