Bessie Parkes' commonplace book. Contains a number of loose items, including a note to BRP from Robert Browning 24 June [1862] and the original of the transcribed letter from Elizabeth Barrett Browning [10 October 1852] at Parkes 9/96. Also, undated letter from Brian Procter, notice of 'Twelve Lectures to Ladies, on Physiology' by Elizabeth Garrett, and letter heading of Peham Crescent, Hastings. In the album is an undated letter to Joseph Parkes from Harriet Martineau. With 8x6ins copy print made of the album page containing the drawing of 'Max' Hayes.