Praises MH for her knowledge. Discusses worsening conditions at the Mint and the effect this may have on daughter Isabella, who is staying with JH.
Praises MH for her knowledge. Discusses worsening conditions at the Mint and the effect this may have on daughter Isabella, who is staying with JH.
Speaks of JH's pride in son John, and about arrangements for coming out to Collingwood.
JH is writing to Peter Stewart through MH, and is trying to offer financial assistance to MH's brother in clearing up the accounts of Smith, Elder & Company.
Sends news of the day, since MH left that morning.
Asks MH's advice about spending money to renovate and improve the house at Slough so it will be easier to get a long term tenant, or whether to sell the house.
Indicates intentions regarding JH's return to Collingwood, and talks about Mrs. Grundy, pianist and singer.
Sending mail, money, and news to MH; redecorating is going ahead at Collingwood.
Expresses grief over the loss of friend/companion [?] to daughter Maria.
Condolences on the death of Sir William Herschel.
Lady [Watson] would like JH to have a silver cake basket. Can she send it to Lady Herschel for JH? Lady Herschel should try the Bath waters.
Is reporting on the state of renovations at Slough.
About the renovations at Slough [see JH's 1829-12-10 or earlier], and about a poem by Ovid JH had been reading.
More about the renovations at Slough [see JH's 1829-12-11], and about JH's travels from London.
Has been suffering with a cold; sends a few instructions for MH to carry out; hopes the renovations will be done by 6 Jan. [see JH's 1829-12-15].
About the sermon in church on the day before, and some difficulties encountered in the renovations [see JH's 1829-12-[16]].
About the state of the renovations [see JH's 1829-12-[21]], and JH's plans for coming to London, where he needs to do some business both for himself and his mother.
There are some problems with some of the renovations [see JH's 1830-1-3].
The renovations are complete [see JH's 1830-1-3], and JH sends details of his coming to London.
Sends news of JH's mother's recovery of health, and of his intentions of returning to Slough with his mother.
Still making arrangements for the christening [see JH's 1830-4-15]; concerned that it should be done soon.