From E. Coke 28 December 1859

Dear Sir

I have heard from Lord Dulcie of that you perhaps be kind enough to send me your report of the Exhibition of Garden produce by the poor. I am anxious to establish something of the kind in the Parish on a small scale & any kind hints you might be kind enough to offer I should be very thankful for. I don’t know if it is desirable that the prizes should be small or large in amount or if it is \practicable to/ require payment from the poor for admission. I mention the latter as I have found that things of this kind often meet with more success when they are to a certain extent self supporting. I hope you will excuse my writing to you on the subject

& believe me | yours truly | E Coke