THE LIFE OF MARY LAMB.
[TO THE EDITOR OF THE " SPECTATOR.")
SIR,—The Spectator of November 5th contained an interesting review of the reprints that have been lately issued of Charles and Mary Lamb's "Tales from Shakespeare" and "Mrs. Leycester's School." Will you allow me to call the attention of those of your readers who du not know the book to the "Life of Mary Lamb," which forms a part of the "Eminent Women" series, and which was written by the late Mrs. Gilchrist ? In this little book the touching story of Mary Lamb's life is told in a manner delightful for its feeling and charm of expression.
Mrs. Gilchrist, who, I believe, had a large share in the pre- paration of her husband's well-known work on William Blake, died at Hampstead on November 29th last, to the deep regret of a large circle of friends and acquaintances, by whom she will be long remembered, not only for her force of mind, but for the mingled grace, dignity, and modesty of her character.—I am,
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