“Here we begin with nothing—in the Camden School, at all events. We must work on and get publicity, then we may get money.”
“March 27, 1871.
“Mrs. Grey’s letter came to-day. You will see that her paper may help us a little, but not very much. I have no idea as to an ‘advocate.’ Dr. Hodgson is at Bournemouth—Mr. Cooke Taylor I know nothing of—Mr. Lee is the only person I can think of now, and there are several reasons against asking him. Between now and the 31st could we not get some one to pay us a visit and speak up for us?
“I will send Mrs. Grey your paper, but I rather think she had a copy.
“My holiday trip was delightful....
“Will you tell me when we meet whether you would consent to become one of ‘my’ trustees?”
“May 9, 1871.
“How brave and earnest you are! It is such a comfort to me! You can have no idea of what work and worry I have to face, and almost single-handed.
“Please accept my proposal to become a trustee. Your help will be invaluable to me and to the Cause, and, as a trustee, you can say and do much more for us.
“Let me know if you accept.”