Blackwell Family               From Shend, W
Elizabeth BlackwellPALL MALL GAZETTE
NORTHUMBERLAND STREET,
STRAND.
July 14 1884
My dear Dr Blackwell
  I am so glad that you have
written to me about that subject.
You are an expert.  I am only an outsider.
I am most anxious to learn.
"Early marriages and small families" is
the only formula of morality for civilization
that I know.  The best means of securing
the young couple against being overwhelmed by
the devastating flood of children you may
be able to tell me.  I glad [?] & wait for
your instruction.
Will you be at the Vigilance on Monday?
If so we might meet there & afterwards 
you could explain.  I am yours sincerely,
W. S.[or T?] Sheud