MS British Library: Mary Gladstone Papers. Add MSS 46252: 4-5.
My dear Mrs Drew
No book ever was quite equal to the Conversations with Cousin Rachel, which I believe Masters still publishes. It may here and there seem rather antiquated, but the solid part is of all times. Then there is a little book called ‘Girls’ – published by Skeffington, and one by Lady Barker, published by Hatchard in connection with G F Sfr. I cannot recollect its name, but Hatchard’s list gives it.1
As to fiction, girls in their teens seem ready for anything, and the less it is about servants the better they like it – I hardly know what specially to recommend. Esmé Stewart’s For Half a Crown- National Society is a great favourite and ‘A Promise Kept’ of the same set is very good. The NS has published my ‘What to lend – &c’ - and you will find a list there
Have you seen the Mother’s Union Journal? It is to be quarterly, and costs a penny.2 I wish the size could be larger for the money, but it must make its way first. Its first start is very good, I think.
It is to be had of Mr Warren – Printer
High Street
Winchester
Thank you for your kind promise of the address
Yours sincerely
C M Yonge