From Emma Darwin to H. E. Darwin [5 September 1864]

My dear Body.

Papa has been wonderfully well & I feel sure London has done him good.

Yesterday was such a pretty looking day I think you must have enjoyed L. H. P.

We were very near sending a Telegram to L. H. P. as Papa felt it too dangerous to trust to my knowing your plans. Will you thank Milly very much for her thoughtfulness in writing about the cabmen. I hope M^rs Bunbury does not hate a Telegram as much as I do.

Here is a letter from Louisa. It is very well her not coming just yet except for Lizzy & it w^d have been better for her I think.

I have just packed off Lizzy with a hamper of peaches figs mushrooms mulberries apples cucumbers & marrows for the Miss Ts. I am glad you have a fine day as you will have to walk from Acock's Green.

Goodbye dearest Body. no more news today.

Yours E. D.