GCPP Parkes 5/30
Container
Contains 1 Result:
File
Letter from [Bessie Parkes] to Barbara Leigh Smith, addressed from Leam, 1849-05-30
File
Reference Code: GBR/0271/GCPP Parkes 5/30
Scope and Contents
Bessie discusses the need generally for education and the tendency for governesses to take on that role, rather than one in which they could earn more, for the sake of maintaining a genteel appearance. She also bemoans the overindulgent fare at a recent Lord Mayor's dinner in comparison with the misery of the masses. One page [letter incomplete]. One page, together with a one page transcript.
Dates:
1849-05-30
Conditions Governing Access:
Original letter fragile (torn almost completely in two).