From H. E. Litchfield to G. H. Darwin [June 1875]

Dear Geo.

Do try Ricardo again. & to prevent the possibility of Uncle Rases Vacuum make a lot of little gimletholes thus through & through the board. I want to *P ⁠⟨⁠diagram of board with holes⁠⟩⁠ *Q know whether you think the Vacuum does scotch it all so easily. We are all very hot for your acct of this next weeks seance. By the way I forgot to tell W^m. to send it back to you & so will send u $\frac{1}{2}$ card.

M^rs. Cookson came to tea with me. & brought it back. thinking it v. curious— She looked so pretty & though she was much dressed— still it was most becoming—with a moon shaped bonnet round her piquant face.

I suppose the whirl of Camb. is beginning to lessen a bit & you must be glad of it. I shall go to Binger next week for a few days.

I've not heard from the parents since their settling in. I hope it will be all prosperous & Father not too tired.

Goodbye dear Geo | your affc | H.E.L.