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If You Were the King's Daughter You Would Have To Learn." A Father Encourages his Daughter to Gain an Education 1823
1823160841823. Early Women Education ALS : Autograph Letter Signed by John Howard. Preston. To his daughter Sarah "My Dear Child."Nov. 29 1823. Autograph Letter Signed 3 pages folded from a large sheet with the 4th page showing the original stampless address panel. Usual holes where original wax seal was torn off.<br /> <br /> He writes in his hand in Part: "My dear child I had great pleasure in reading your letter to your Brother-and the more-when I understood that you had not only written it but composed it. I feel persuaded you will try to profit every Day by the kind and good instruction of your Cousin and Tutoress:--you must never esteem anything too difficult which you are set to do. If you were the King's Daughter you would have to learn in patient submission; and how much more ready should you be to do so in your situation in Life! Your dear mother and I have always been glad to see your fondness for reading but you must try always to understand and remember what you read-as it is not the quantity of reading but duly improving it which is the thing to be desired-and that makes it of real worth. Believe me dear Sarah we do not forget you but love you much tho' you are at a distance from us--" A touching and encouraging letter from a progressive parent whose interest in his daughter's education is clearly more than the polite drawing room variety. unknown
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