“Two cast-iron fenders, of mine, have been removed from two of the class-rooms.
“I remain, my dear Sir,
“Yours very sincerely,
“S. Anne Procter.”
It was in May, 1858, that the advertisement for a new Principal of Cheltenham College appeared in various papers.
Cheltenham Ladies’ College.
“A vacancy having occurred in the office of lady Principal, candidates for the appointment are requested to apply by letter (with references) before June 1 to J. P. Bell, Esq., Hon. Sec., Cheltenham.
“A well educated and experienced lady (between the ages of thirty-five and forty-five) is desired, capable of conducting an institution with not less than one hundred day pupils.
“A competent knowledge of German and French, and a good acquaintance with general English literature, arithmetic, and the common branches of female education, are expected.
“Salary, upwards of £200 a year, with furnished apartments and other advantages.
“No testimonials to be sent until applied for, and no answers will be returned except to candidates apparently eligible.”
Dorothea Beale applied for this post and was accepted as a candidate for the headship. She had now to set about getting testimonials and recommendations. Some of these are interesting.