| Description | Although this letter is only partially dated, its content suggests that it was written by Elizabeth Taylor to her mother Mary Jane Taylor, whilst her father John Taylor was visiting her at the mission in Belleville during April 1885. John Taylor has dated this letter 'Friday 7', indicating that the letter was written on 7th April 1885.
Elizabeth refers to her mother's recent letter and her activities whilst her father was visiting her in Paris. On the reverse of Elizabeth's letter is a two page letter written by John Taylor to his wife. The paper is headed 'Hotel Normandy' where John Taylor stayed whilst visiting his daughter. John Taylor provides an account of his journey and arrival in Paris, writing that he had visited a hairdresser. He remarks on a conference which he was arranging and comments on his plans to visit the Depot which was associated with the mission's work. John Taylor concludes his letter remarking on Elizabeth's health and noting that her friend Lily Davey had been a 'very pleasant travelling companion' for her. |