Apologizes profusely for not having written earlier. Thanks for a wonderful stay in England. Has been pressured into new and undesired positions. Sends porcelain tea service from Sèvres.
Apologizes profusely for not having written earlier. Thanks for a wonderful stay in England. Has been pressured into new and undesired positions. Sends porcelain tea service from Sèvres.
Mostly family matters, especially the education of several of their sons.
Writes to MH to insist that JH not come to the meeting [see JH's 1854-3-23].
Profusely thanks GA for his letter [see GA's 1854-3-23]. The family will keep JH at home. Talks about her interest in a nearby mound as a possible ancient site.
Family and political news.
Commenting on the health of some mutual acquaintances, and on son Willy's poor memory.
Mostly about the health of MH and several of the children, and about JH's health.
Talks about their son Alexander's nature, and JH's busy weekend and headaches.
Complains of overwork and of other people trying to involve JH in their quarrels; is glad MH has company.
Discusses rumors about the war on the continent, news of some visits JH had, and JH's dream life.
About the school progress of sons John and Alexander; JH is in a very depressed state, looks at his current life [at the Mint?] with 'loathing,' and cannot imagine surviving it for more than a few months.
About their son Alexander, and the striking of 60,000 medals.
Very discouraged about the current state of the Crimean War.
A collection of household and family matters.
Mostly about family health, bills, and the war in the Crimea.
About JH's social activities in London.
About the smoky atmosphere in London, and a letter from son Alexander about his chemical work.
About the payment of bills, JH's depression about his life [at work?], and his pleasure in his family.
About the health of JH's servant [?], Knowles.
About Willy being in some kind of trouble, articles by friends in the Westminster Review, the Crimean War, and the health of MH and JH.