My dear C C Do you know that Innes’s stock has been taken by Ward & Lock? I heard it second hand from a lady who has been enquiring after her goods. I suppose you had the letter asking creditors to accept 5 per cent. I asked what was become of the remains of what was half mine and half theirs and was told that Tanner did not know. I think we ... continue reading

My dear Florence-

It is a very good story, but I wish it had not been about an election, for I have another election story which I cannot throw over. It is by my poor old friend Fanny Wilbraham, who is so nearly blind that it is a wonder she has written it at all, and it is really very good. It is the conduct of a Cheshire peasant the other day, but she has put ... continue reading

Dear Mrs Suckling

Thank you for your kind note, but I am going from home on Monday and shall not return till after the Donkey show is over.

You will be glad to hear that our School master thinks the advantage of the Band of Mercy great to our boys.

yours truly C M Yonge

My dear Miss Bourne

Thank you, I wish I saw my way, but I have been five weeks in Devonshire, and I cannot go forth again so soon, as there is a great deal on hand, and lee way to make up before another holiday We have to hunt for an Infant School mistress as our very excellent one marries the master and retires. It is good for him, but bad for us. ... continue reading

My dear Miss Bourne

Indeed I would gladly if I could, but months ago Professor Freeman asked me to come and see Hannah Mores villages, and hear his recollections of her, and the time has fixed itself for next week, and after that comes harvest - and dedication feasts - and Mission Guild meeting, and I am afraid I cannot do it though I am very sorry not to see you again this year before ... continue reading