| Description | Ann Cash sends her best wishes to her niece Elizabeth Taylor in advance of her forthcoming birthday, writing 'I do long for you to have a high-souled, humble-minded, useful and gentle future, which shall continue to leave its impression on others'. Ann Cash's letter reveals that she and Elizabeth's grandmother had sent Elizabeth a cup and saucer as a birthday gift. Ann asks Elizabeth to thank her elder sister Margaret (Pearlie) for her letter and refers to intrigue about boys between the sisters. Ann Cash also comments on news about Elizabeth's family and a recent lecture by Edward Pearson about Quaker mission work. She provides a long and detailed description of Pearson and a number of other 'fine, noble minded men' involved in similar work. She also remarks on social activities in Birmingham, family visits and local news such as an outbreak of small-pox.
Please note that the last two pages of this letter feature crossed writing and are difficult to read in places. |