From H. E. Darwin to G. H. Darwin [1868?]

Dear Geo

I've missed my proper day because I have & now I'm tired & have got to pack before Papa's & my early start tomorrow— Mama stays another day. It has been a most prosperous visit in every way— We have all done a great deal. Mama two concerts & a play, to which the Clapham boys went & Papa has seen ever so many people.

I have got the Norwegian so many photos that I think if you get him one of Trin. Coll. it will be as much money as need be spent on him. I hope you approve of the scheme tho' you never said so. we'll send Papa to represent science. We've got all the arts but music, & all the royal Family. You've also never told me what you think of the Ed. marriage— We've all been seeing him. He is very calm but I think seems quite content. She is 5ft 7 & healthy & that is all I know about her.

William went off today to Lincolnshire to see his estate. Shall you go to the concert? Lenny seems to want me to go & so I shd rather like to if so be you cd chaperone me. Let me know yr schemes.

yours | dear Geo | H.E.D.