“All the degrees in Europe could not counterbalance that in my eyes.” Emphasising the uniquely personal value she placed on the honour from Edinburgh University · Letter, 1936 Honour Recognition Scotland
“I cannot say how kind I think it of you to write. You tell me that there are countrymen of mine who will regard the honour done by Edinburgh University as a personal honour to themselves.” Responding warmly to the honour of her Edinburgh University degree and the affection of fellow Scots · Letter, 1936 Gratitude Recognition Scotland
“It will never leave me while I live. He is so near me often …” Expressing the enduring presence of her son Harry three years after his death · Letter to Mrs Kappey, August 1919 Family Grief Memory
