His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales,
Writes to express his hearty interest in the scheme and is seen earnestly studying the book and making notes upon it.
The Empress Frederick reads the book with interest.
THE EMPRESS FREDERICK'S PALACE, BERLIN,
November 1, 1890.
Count Seckendorff begs leave to acknowledge by command of her Majesty
the Empress Frederick the receipt of General Booth's book in "Darkest
England and the way out." Count Seckendorff is commanded to say that her
Majesty will read the book with special interest.
The Earl of Aberdeen expresses his sympathy.
In common with thousands of others I have been studying your "plan of campaign." Last night I saw Mr. Bancroft's letter. I think he has performed a public service in coming forward in this spirited manner at the present time. Those who have been in any way associated with past or existing efforts on behalf of the classes which you aim at reaching should reasonably be amongst the first to welcome a scheme so practical, so comprehensive, and so carefully devised as that which you have placed before the country. I shall be happy to become one of the hundred contributors who according to Mr. Bancroft's proposal shall each be responsible for £1,000 on the condition specified. With the offer of sympathy, and the assurance of hearty good wishes,
I remain, yours very faithfully,