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Pembroke Lodge, Edwardes Square, Kensington, W.—Thanks her for her note. His chief interest in the question (presumably women’s suffrage) is to get the greatest advantage from it against the Government.

(Transcript in an unidentified hand.)

6 De Vesci Terrace, Kingstown, Co. Dublin.—Explains why she urged Lady Constance Lytton to oppose militant action by suffragettes.

(Marked ‘Copy’ and ‘Extracts’. Annotated by the recipient. The initials of the signature are transcribed as ‘L. V.’, but query whether the writer was Rosa Mary Barrett.)

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COPY
Extracts.

6, De Vesci Terrace | Kingstown Co. Dublin. Jan 13. 1912

(From a Snobby suffragist: the pencil comments are Betty’s)

Dear Lady Betty Balfour,

I had today a long letter from your sister Lady Constance, it was most kind of her to write & I fear I hurt her feelings by asking her to use her influence at this critical moment in the cause of the suffrage, by discountenancing such scenes as at the City Temple or raids on shops in the Strand etc. I know what damage to the cause has been done by these things, & as one who has worked & fought for women’s suffrage for 30 years {1} I feel the greatest discretion & wise counsel is now necessary. I have such an intense admiration for yr sister & her heroism {2} that it pains me to differ from her. Of course I may be wrong but men do feel very differently to women on this action of the Women’s Social & Pol. Union

Yrs v. sincerely
L. V. Barrett {3}

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{1} Interlined in pencil: ‘greatest justification of militancy I have said’.

{2} Interlined in pencil: ‘I sd Why for her & not all the militants’.

{3} The closing salutation and name are at the head of the sheet.

P.O. Box 1896, Addis Ababa.—Thanks him for his kind words on the death of his mother. They are trying to complete some of her projects, and a memorial issue of the Observer is being prepared.

P.O. Box 1896, Addis Ababa.—His mother’s death came without warning, while her mind was still full of plans. He will publish the issues of the Ethiopia Observer already in hand, and then close it. Invites Pethick-Lawrence to contribute to a memorial issue. His mother will be buried with the victims of the Graziani massacre.

11 Wadham Gardens, N.W.2.—They (he and Rita) look forward to seeing him at the stated time. They are not vegetarians.

Confirms arrangements for supper with Richard and his wife, and asks if they are vegetarians.

23 Bruton Street, W.—In Mrs Pethick-Lawrence’s case the proper course would probably be to move the King’s Bench on the ground of informality in the proceedings rather than to ask a question in Parliament.

(Place of writing not indicated.)—‘How perfect it will be for you all in Somerset.’ Reflects on her reading of World Faiths.

(Place of writing not indicated.)—Is pleased he seems to be enjoying himself in London. Reflects on her reading of Aeschylus and sends news of friends.

(Place of writing not indicated.)—Yesterday they went for a lovely drive through Cold Harbour. Davies has visited.

(Place of writing not indicated.)—Thanks him for his interesting letters. The telegram will be sent off to Denise. Hopes his speech will be a success.

Fourways (Gomshall, Surrey).—Is glad he and Nellie enjoyed the celebrations at Witley. Nancy and Bushie visit-ed her yesterday. Discusses various future plans.

Fourways, Gomshall, Surrey.—Welcomes him back to London (from Scotland). Discusses recent and forthcoming meetings with various people.

Fourways, Gomshall, Surrey.—Is pleased he is to dine with the Spanish ambassador. Refers to preparations for forthcoming engagements, her plans for the day, and domestic matters.

(Place of writing not indicated.)—Thanks him for writing immediately, and for his unfailing love.

Fourways (Gomshall, Surrey).—Is glad he enjoyed the opera. Refers to the help she is receiving owing to the disability of her leg.

11 Old Square, Lincoln’s Inn, W.C.2.—Is planning to tell him something she has been thinking of for some time, but at present he must concentrate on more important issues.

Women’s Cosmopolitan Club, 133 East 40th Street (New York).—Encloses a letter for circulation.