I know this whole thing is a lot for some people, and not as much for others. I doubt anyone is reading my posts, but to those that are, "Ca va bien aller!" even if it doesn't feel like it will be any time soon.
There are several letters to Clergymen in a row in this book, so I'm putting them all together. Here you go!
From a Lady to a Clergyman respecting an application for Assistance
Greenwood, Ipswich.
Dear Sir,
Would you be kind enough to tell me if you know anything of Mrs. Parker? She has applied to me for assistance, but I invariably make a point of ascertaining how far the person applying for help is deserving of it, as I do not approve of indiscriminate charity, considering it is likely to do more harm than good. Perhaps I had better send you her letter, and if you have no personal knowledge of her would you oblige me by making inquiries in your village?
Very truly yours,
Grace Meadows
RUDE. If someone went to the trouble of sending a letter to ask for help, she absolutely needs help. And who are you to judge that, Grace?
From a Gentleman to a Clergyman, asking him to visit his Mother
3 St. John's Villas, Barnes.
April 10th.
The Rev. James Wilson,
Dear Sir,
My mother is very seriously ill, and begs me to say it would be a great comfort to her if you would come and see her, and read a little with he, if you could spare the time. In any case I should be very glad to think she had seen you, as it is her great wish to do so.
Faithfully yours,
George Bryce.
I certainly hope George is visiting his "very seriously ill" mother as well, sine he obviously has a good enough relationship with her to write to a clergyman on her behalf.
From a Gentleman to a Clergyman, requesting his immediate presence
10 Campden Place, W.
December 14th.
The Rev. Mr. Brooke.
Dear Sir,
Will you do me the favour to come round immediately for the purpose of baptising our little boy? He is critically ill, and we are very anxious to have him baptised. I fear there is not the faintest hope of recovery.
Faithfully yours,
Henry Lloyd
From a Lady to a Clergyman respecting a School Treat
The Firs.
August 24th.
The Rev. --- Jennings.
Dear Sir,
I understand from one of your parishioners, Mrs. Fulbourne, that you propose giving a Sunday School Treat to the children of your schools. I shall have much pleasure in placing my grounds and the adjoining field at your disposal for that purpose, and I shall be happy to provide a substantial tea for the teachers and the ladies connected with the schools. With compliments to yourself and Mrs. Jennings,
Yours very truly,
Adelaide Barcombe.
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