From Emma Darwin to W. E. Darwin [9 August 1862]

My dear W^m

We have written off for No. 1 M^rs Tucks offering £10 a week for a month, but it is very likely to be snapt up. If not that Sea view w^d do as a house in point of size so Mr Rebbeck is to take that.

Bournemouth looks so bad on the map I am glad you think the country tol.

You will have to turn out the boys for the girls on Monday. Don't turn out of y^r own room tho' as Horace w^d sleep in the little room by himself & Brodie in the attick.

When we come the girls &c will have to take beds at the Inn. Papa & I in your room Anne & Lenny in the other with a little bed.

Brodie might keep her attick or one of the girls or Horace

I wish the weather w^d mend for the poor boys last days.

Tell G. we will have all his things sent according to orders. Thanks for his letter's yours my dear W^m

Your account was very clear & business like y^r letter going to London caused some delay