Letter from Anne Rickman, 11 April [1840]

Letter from Anne Rickman to Thomas Manning. She writes about her interest in education for everyone and the publication of Mrs Tuckfield's book "The Education of the People" (published 1839) which she wishes Manning would read. She says that Mrs Tuckfield is to open a school and her methods will be appraised to see if appropriate for the National Schools. Anne asks whether Manning has read Lord Dudley's Letters; also Law & Lawyers. She writes of Archdeacon Wilberforce's eloquence. Dated 11 April [1840]. Handwritten, 1 piece, 4 sides