| Level | Item |
| Finding Number (Click this to view full catalogue structure) | HMLAdd/175 |
| Title | Letter from Harriet Martineau, Ambleside to Mrs [Isabella] Beeton, 243 Strand, London, 4 March. With envelope franked Windermere, 4 March |
| Extent | 2 items |
| Date | 1862 |
| Description | Lengthy letter of thanks for a gift of the new illustrated edition of her book ['Book of Household Management', published in 1861]. Includes lengthy comments on the book which include: 'It has given me a great deal of pleasure; & my niece, who relieves me of housekeeping, & is a first rate housewife declares the book to be very valuable indeed in the cookery part. To us it seems new to state the cost of the dishes, & to the last degree useful' |
| Access Status | Open |