September 30th, 1890 - Sent to his ministry office

Mister Crouch,

I hope this letter finds you well and in the best of possible spirits. I wonder if I might pick your brain in a pseudo official capacity.

I have seen to the purchase of a large tract of scrub ground on the outskirts of the village, I am assured that the land is too loose in consistency to be good for building or any industrial purpose. My aim is to create a community garden and allotments where those in greatest need in our community might grow such plants for pleasure and profit as they see fit. The land would be divided into sections and members of the community would sign up to take responsibility for their portion.

The soil is very poor, and work has already begun on improving the land so that it might prove a more hospitable site for growing.

The benefits as I see them are that the nutrition of our poorest citizens might be improved through their access to their own vegetables, and those without gardens might find succour in growing flowers and things of beauty for their own sake. There would be no charge to the citizens.

I wonder if you might be interested in this sort of philanthropic venture. It would benefit greatly from having so notable a public figure as yourself as an advisor.

Regardless, I should very much like your opinion and advice.

Kind Regards,
Miss B. Montague

Roman Crouch Roberto Devine

  

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Lady is a wonder

October 2nd, 1890

Miss Montague,

I think that sounds like a splendid enough idea. Perhaps some enchantments to enrich the soil and keep vermin out of the plants? I should like to see this land with my own eyes before committing to being the advisor for this undertaking. Could you perhaps take the time to show me the land and speak more in detail about your vision for it?

Sincerely,
Roman Crouch