Letters written by Eliza Wilson to Walter Bagehot prior to their marriage in April 1858. In these letters she refers to him as 'Dearest Walter'. Subjects discussed include Bagehot's literary work, Bagehot's business concerns, Eliza's health and treatment under a Mr Beveridge of Edinburgh, visits to see Eliza, the couples feelings for each other, arrangements for the wedding, search for a house for the newly wedded couple to live in.

Dates of letters present: 11 Nov 1857; 20 Nov 1857; 23 Nov 1857; 26 Nov 1857; 27 Nov 1857; 1 Dec 1857; 4 Dec 1857; 7 Dec 1857; 8 Dec 1857; 1 Jan 1858; 3 Jan 1858; 7 Jan 1858; 10 Jan 1858; 12 Jan 1858; 14 Jan 1858; 15 Jan 1858; 17 Jan 1858; 20 Jan 1858; 22 Jan 1858; 25 Jan 1858; 27 Jan 1858; 29 Jan; 1 Feb 1858; 3 Feb 1858; 5 Feb 1858; 9 Feb 1858; 10 Feb 1858; 12 Feb 1858; 13 Feb 1858; 15 Feb 1858; 17 Feb 1858; 16 Mar 1858; 23 Mar 1858; 24 Mar 1858; 7 Apr 1858; 13 Apr 1858; 16 Apr 1858.