WCP3148

Letter (WCP3148.3116)

[1]1

The Priory,

Reigate.

Dec[ember]. 8. 1893

Dear Dr. Wallace:

Let me express to you the reverent gratitude felt by Lady Henry Somerset2 and myself, in reading the recent interview that you accorded to a representative of The Daily Chronicle3.

It is the high water-mark of the Woman [sic] Movement4 thus far.

I am sending you my Editorial in Lady Henry's paper The Woman's Herald5 and am

Yours sincerely, | Frances E Willard6 [signature]

[2]7

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Page numbered 130 in pencil in top RH corner.
2
Lady Henry Somerset (née Lady Isabella Caroline Somers-Cocks) (1851-1921). British philanthropist, temperance leader and campaigner for women's rights.
3
British newspaper published in London from 1872 to 1930, when it merged with the Daily News to become the News Chronicle.
4
The Women's Movement originated in the 1850's, campaigning for improved female rights in employment, education, property ownership and women's suffrage.
5
Originally The Women's Penny Paper (1888-1890), later The Woman's Herald (1891-1893). Lady Henry Somerset became editor in 1893. The political stance of the paper was both feminist and progressive, without allegiance to any particular party.
6
Willard, Frances Elizabeth Caroline (1839-1898). American educator, temperance reformer and women's suffragist.
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Blank page with "(Journal)" overwritten "(Social)" in pencil at centre top and "Frances E Willard" written beneath.

Editorial information

Status: Draft transcription [Letter (WCP3148.3116)]

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Revision history

Transcribed by O'Dell, Sandra [2015-04-09] Transcription checked by Benny, Ruth [2015-04-09] Transcription checked by Sherwood, Danni [2020-08-10]

Please cite as “WCP3148,” in Beccaloni, G. W. (ed.), Ɛpsilon: The Alfred Russel Wallace Collection accessed on 3 May 2024, https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/wallace/letters/WCP3148