From collection Frances Willard Journal Transcripts
never is cross-only sometimes overwrought. I do not see that she has a fault-but only a few foibles not skin deep-& her nature is so sweet & large & loving!
January 18, 1893
Came to LeedsI.S. Anna, Edith Goode (stenographer) & I.
-Cossie torn asunder by calls, claims of temperance & everything else-so tired she laid her head on my shoulder in the cars & cried. The meanness of Mrs. A. is without parallel-she declares that she "will harrass I.S. until she quits the B.WTA." Dr.Norman Kerr came to see Isabel-says she has about the worst pulse he ever saw.
January 19, 1893
Cossie betterAll day in Conference,
-Drawing Room Meeting in City Hall presided over by "Mayoress"- evening in Quaker Mtg house-all well attended & full of enthusiasm. Letters between times & people. Private drawing room of Temp hotel Trevellian set apart as our dining room.
January 20, 1893
Going to Liverpool to speak by Lady Carlyle's invitation at annual meeting of Woman's Liberal Federation (women's wing of Gladstone's party.)
[Following notes in Lady' Henry's writing.]
Conkey spoke beautifully Liverpool L. Womens-enthusiastic won by her sweet clear concise speech.
January 21, 1893
[following in Lady Henry's writing.]
Conference all mg
great success votes of confidence in policy
Conk enraptured her audience bless her sweet spirit
Afternoon to Unitarian meeting-temperance. Evening to bed early.
Conference all mg
great success votes of confidence in policy
Conk enraptured her audience bless her sweet spirit
Afternoon to Unitarian meeting-temperance. Evening to bed early.
[following in FEW'S writing.]
Nan and little Edith went to see the famous mesmerist Henri. I feel quite sure that the little English girl-only 18 & so capable-has been raised up to help & bless the cause, herself and us.
January 22, 1893
All day in bed-because I was teetotally tired out & determined to
