The Sporting Life, July 13 1892 © The British Library Board, BNA
8.Why is Marian writing to the editor of ‘Sporting Life’?
9.What does this suggest about her life at this time?
10.Mary has written her name as Marian here, what does this suggest about the tone she is trying to portray?
Transcript
Ching Ghook Wanted
To the Editor of the “Sporting Life”
Sir, – My husband, Hezekiah Moscow, better known as Ching Ghook, has been missing from home since March 30 last. I cannot trace him anywhere, nor can the police. I feel convinced that he must have met with harm, and I should indeed be thankful if some one could find him, as I cannot believe that he has deserted me and my infant. I thought if I explained my case some members of the sporting fraternity would kindly help me, as I am in great need of assistance as I only earn seven shillings per week, and I have to support my baby out of that. I should be truly thankful if anyone would take an interest in my case for the sake of my little one: or if by some means my husband could be found, as he was a good husband and a kind father. – Yours, &c.,
Marian Moscow.
27, Gun-street, Spitalfields, July 11, 1892.