My dear Miss Smith

It is very pleasant to hear from you again. I think I shall read your paper to our mothers next Friday as part of it. We only began last winter- our clergyman’s wife to do the executive and I to read to them Alas! this spring we have had the terrible and unexpected loss of our good Vicar. He was only 42, and in full work, when struck ... continue reading

Dear Mr Bullock, I waited to answer till I saw whether an offer of a story I had made was accepted in which case I should have had no time, but I find I have and can manage the two lives[.] I have Hook’s Archbishops, and will make use of your materials gladly. I once had Frances Havergal but gave her away so I shall be glad of the loan

I think Charles Simeon ought to ... continue reading