Suffragettes.- Women's movement.- [Pankhurst (Christabel)] Letter relating to the suffragette movement to Gerald [Gould], "Dear Gerald, In case you may [---] forgotten about the [---]nder of the characters [I] am forwarding this copy to you. All the inmates of no.30 are highly indignant at your surprise re our good characters in last issue. But after all, it takes a stranger to appreciate our good qualities, good looks, charms etc., not to mention our "altruism". I must tell you that I [su]ffered most in the suffragist [---] if last week, as my [---] was completely gone [ne]xt day & I'm off sick at present still suffering from the effects. I need not tell you how much they all missed my silvery accents especially Liz. She says, the [---] of crosses in her last note [---] quite an overlook, & sends tons o[f] them now by proxy. With kindest regards from all & hoping to see you soon. Believe me, yours very sincerely "Miss Pankhurst" (Invalided). P.S. I have just read this Billet-doux & fearing "Proxy" might forget to convey xxxxx here are some to go one with", 3pp., paper-clip rust marks, portion of loss to text, light soiling, 150x115mm, Nov.30 1911 § Smyth (Ethel) The March of the Women signed by the author, portion of loss to head affecting 1 word, few tears, sometimes touching text, spotting, soiled, approx. 130x235mm, 1911. (2)

⁂ The letter most likely refers to the injuries sustained during the 'window-smashing campaign' the suffragettes carried out during their protests.