7 Sept [1844] H J Longsdon at South Hill House [Bath] to Uncle William thanking him for letter of sympathy - grateful to him and other kind friends. Mr & Mrs Osborne exceedingly kind to writer and great comfort to have Aunt with him - buried mother on Thursday morning - Aunt, Mr and Mrs O, and Mr Spender (the surgeon) and self attended in their coach. Wishes uncle to have remembrance of mother - wishes him to accept ring containing her hair - rings also for self and Mr O and brooch for Mrs O and each of aunts. Thanks for kind offer of assistance in writer's affairs. [1844]