Frances Humphry, Seal, to Ozias Humphry, Prince of Wales Hotel, Sloane Street, London
She and her father thank Humphry for sending the letters of Col. Humphreys. Her father thinks the writer has a noble turn of mind.
They had a good Christmas and many of the notable local families gave Balls. The
Duchess and
Lord Whitworth walked from Knowle to return their visit. Her
father has not been well all winter and, after service of forty years, is considering taking a Curate, so as not to have to go out all in weather. They have not heard from William in a long time.
The Miss Hardinges are now in town for six weeks. Mrs Nouaille has gone to Hastings with her three sons. Mr. Lambard has lost his son at Westminster school.