Dear Madam,
It is some time now since Sister Nivedita advised me to seek your help in starting this Home. I had hoped to find some Indian lady for the purpose. But the reason of my prolonged search is -- heart weariness. There is none in India capable and willing to become a Mother with our girls.
I believe you will know by instinct that we need a [selfless] love-illuminated being. If she is well-off, she will disarm suspicion (our people are rather uncharitable that way). But I am willing to give her purse-money, say from Rs. 200 to Rs. 300 a month, besides board and lodge. Will you do your best for us? I need hardly ask that. Nor need I apologize for giving you the opportunity of rendering a splendid service to India.
I have asked the Office Manager to send you some literature in order to offer you an insight in to the sort of work I have been engaged in.
With best wishes for you on the noble work you are carrying on,
Yours faithfully,
B. M. Malabari
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