My dear C C We cannot find your porcupine, I think he must be shut up in a MS. Susan, the cook informed me yesterday that she is going to marry in July, rather frantic for she can only get through easy work here with Bessie’s help however I am glad to be spared the break down that there will be- and Bessie has a sister who will probably come so all will most ... continue reading

Dear Mrs Egerton Unluckily the matter of the Grants could not come on till the last and I never found you again. I am sorry to say that the Council refused to forward your application as it would be a dangerous precedent to other Branches who might ask for the same grant. I have written to Mrs Chester and she may send it to you. I am sorry I had to run away from you, but ... continue reading