Letter from Mary Anne Kendall to her cousin Eleanor Isabella Gell, mainly on the employment prospects for her son, Edward Edward wanting to be elected to King Edward School, Birmingham; he is wanted to stand for Glenalmond [college in Perth, Scotland] if not elected to Birmingham; he did not get Westminster because he was not a public school man; only wants to tutor privately on a temporary basis; thanks to Eleanor for suggesting someone; Edward visiting the Fosters; Edward appreciates being among intelligent and intellectual people; Josephine’s illness; Sir John Richardson keeping visitors away; letters to Josephine; clinging to life; wrong not to be prayed with; Edward wants employment leading to Holy Orders; what will happen to Emma Simpkinson?; is Maria going into a convent? Letter dated only 19 July, but 1856 added in pencil 19 Jul [1856]