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To Charlotte Fortescue Yonge
Elderfield
July 20, 1899

My dear Lottie I put off writing till the 19th was over, for it really was a very interesting day, though I little knew beforehand all they were going to make of it. About £1800 was collected for the scholarship, and this was presented, with a beautifully illuminated address, by the Bishop in the High School, making a wonderful speech about having read the Little Duke when he was a small boy, and all that ... continue reading

To Christabel Rose Coleridge
The Old House Dorking
Aug 12 [1899]

My dear C C I am glad there are some signs of life or of decay more properly of poor A D I- ! I do think there are more and more signs that a 6d phoenix would be welcomed.

I find the booksellers make all sorts of excuses for not having got it – The Authors Soc want to see my agreement before advising me. I could not find it easily before I ... continue reading

To Christabel Rose Coleridge
Elderfield
Aug 7th [1899]
My dear C C I am writing to the Authors Society and to the Woking printer I expect nothing will be done till August is over I get more and more piteous letters about MP and the Local Demon, Mr ffinch, warden of a ladies Almshouse near Gravesend is strong about the need of a new Girls Magazine out of the ashes. We had all Sanger’s concern through here yesterday afternoon, swarms of little variegated ponies ... continue reading