About 1870.
Mr. Barnett to Octavia.
I am just back from an evening with the men. I can’t help writing to tell you of their talk. They were all of one mind in approving of your system. “It is charity, and it is not charity,” said one man. “It is charity because it is human kindness; and it is not charity because it does not make people cringing.” Another said, “We had heard that none but your supporters spoke; for every complaint brought out more clearly what you had done.” A third thought that they ought to get up a testimonial to you.
November 23rd, 1870.
To Miss F. Davenport Hill.
I send a list of my appointments as they stand at present; of course I can’t bind myself to them all; but they show the probabilities.
Thursday.—9 till dark, at Hampstead, drawing.
7 o’clock Tenants’ children’s party (I could leave them for an hour or so).
Friday.—9–1 at home drawing.
1–1½ at Walmer St. receiving applicants.