Memorials of Agnes Elizabeth Jones / by her sister ; with introduction by Florence Nightingale.

  • Jones, J., Miss.
Date:
1871
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Credit: Memorials of Agnes Elizabeth Jones / by her sister ; with introduction by Florence Nightingale. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Dearest Mrs. Ranyard,—The events of the last six weeks, though interesting as they daily occurred, will not form any very important features in a review of the time. You left us August 13th, and on the i6th Herr Neuhause called with an introduction from Mr. Moom He was anxious to inquire into the Bible- women’s work, with a view of establishing something of the kind in Berlin. Two ladies called from the country to tell of the work of their Bible women, but of the eight in Leicester and the one in the Isle- of Man, you will read elsewhere. I have been at several mothers’ meetings. I held those at Victoria docks weekly during Miss P.’s absence. Drury Lane, Chislehurst, Grey’s Buildings, Whitecross Street, May Fair, Cow Cross, Dudley Street, Portman Market, York Road, Moor Lane, Coburg Row, Dove Row, and Stourbridge mother’s meetings, I have either held or been present at. The question of their boundaries has obliged me to hold many meetings of the Bible women, five and six at a time. Our numbers in Parker Street have mounted up to