[14] Henry Crabbe Robinson writes to Miss Fenwick on January 15, 1849:—
"Miss Martineau makes herself an object of envy by the success of her domestic arrangements.... Mrs. Wordsworth declares she is a model in her household economy, making her servants happy, and setting an example of activity to her neighbors."
[15] In speaking of her eloquent writings I refer specially to the History of the Peace; and I have seen the manuscript of this, bearing evidence that the hand could not keep pace with the flow of words and thoughts.
[16] Health, Husbandry and Handicraft, p. 269, "Our Farm of Two Acres."
[17] Athenæum, March, 31st, 1849.
[18] It is right that I should say that I alone am responsible for the above (necessarily imperfect) digest of the contents of the book. I at first thought of asking Mr. Atkinson to do me the favor of reading my account of his work in proof; but I ultimately concluded that it would be better that in this instance, as in the case of all Harriet Martineau's other books, I myself should be wholly responsible to the public for my own substantial accuracy and fairness.
[19] "Barry Cornwall."
[20] Health, Husbandry and Handicraft.
[21] It may be mentioned that a similar plea was made to her by the Crown Prince Oscar of Sweden, who desired her aid in preparing his people for constitutional reform; and again, at a later date, by Count Porro, of Milan, who begged that she would let the world know what was the condition of Italy under Austrian rule.
[22] Future Government of India, p. 94.