Thanks SD for some furniture. Describes arrangement of furnishing at Down and work carried out on the grounds. Children are "very full of their approaching lessons".
Thanks SD for some furniture. Describes arrangement of furnishing at Down and work carried out on the grounds. Children are "very full of their approaching lessons".
Thanks father for loan. Explains difficulty of acquiring the land through which the approach to Down House now runs.
Sends thanks for money.
Comments on treatment prescribed by his father.
Encloses notes by John Higgins with investment advice. Discusses advisability of investing in farmland in Lincolnshire. Cites advice of Sir John Lubbock concerning purchase of land.
"All about household and money matters." The family is now living on about £1000 per annum. Plans a new walk and additions to the house.
Writes a detailed account of his treatment at J. M. Gully’s hydropathy establishment at Malvern.