My dear Mr Moor I have a very kind woman, Mrs James Hoskins who has brought up 6 daughters and two waifs and strays very well - is a Communicant &c She has a vacancy now having lost an old aunt who lived with her and having now only a brother and sister 8 and 7, would be glad of another child.

Only the Waifs and Strays specify that other or lodgers must not be taken, meaning ... continue reading

My dear Mrs Elgie

The weather is not kind, and it is unlucky, as the last days of the week are so occupied, and on Tuesday I have to be at the GFS working committee meeting I will try to come by your way, and bring Packet and other matters.

I wanted to tell you about poor Mrs Jewell. That miserable man cannot or will not get anything to do- and she is reduced to ... continue reading