Regrets that she is unable to purchase Taylor's play but expresses interest in the heroine's part (presumably a reference to Arkwright's wife). Recommends Mrs. Boucicault for Taylor's character of Bessy. Also mentions her plans to study the roles of Viola and Rosalind.

Recipient is either Charles Edward Flower or Edward Fordham Flower. Taylor suggests that Flower invite Pierrepont, the American Minister, to Stratford.

Answering his criticisms of her book, Gerard's monument, and other poems (1873), and responding in detail, indicating the origin of the poem and describing the changes she is making for the second edition published in 1878. The author's corrected copy is in this collection.

Concerning Taylor's play, "Handsome is that handsome does," which opened with Compton at the Olympic theatre, September 3, 1870.

Gives advice to a fellow playwright, suggesting a number of revisions.

Thanks Gore for her hospitality at Easter. Written on letterhead of The General Board of Health, Whitehall.