From Adam Sedgwick   1 August 1860

My dear Henslow

Thanks for your letter. I this day have begun my residence: & here D.G. I am to remain till the end of September.

Annie is I trust going on as well as possible & the little one flourishing like a bay tree.—The judges did not hang me by the neck: but they gave me a dinner in our Lodge, & I gave them one in Hall. After they went I had some hard work among my papers, & I came hither on Monday Evening that I might be reader for a Chapter that was held yesterday; & when it was done I made a start with my great pile of unanswered letters which by hard work I have considerably reduced in size. In about a fortnight I expect my Sister in Law & my niece Isabella to come to me & remain till the end of my residence.

My Sister in Law is so infirm of health that I fear I shall not be able to be so hospitable as I could wish & as I used to be. But it so would delight me to see some of your family party in a quiet way

I mean to have the party of the minor Canons before th the ladies join me

At present I am in perfect solitude. Love to all your girls— especially dear Annie

Ever affectionately yours | A Sedgwick