| Description | To "My dear Henny"; about improving her handwriting, and other improvements; hopes she is well following illness; delays receiving parcels by coach; has ridden several miles on the beach with Sir John; seen tree trunks which "have all the appearance of being changed into perfect stone" and "encrusted with a metal like substance of brassey appearance", weight prevented him from bringing a specimen for the "Leverian Museum"; going tomorrow to the Palace of Osborne; love to Miss Marjoram Rolly Polly, her father is glad to hear she has recovered from her cold; advice about what is proper for a young lady to write about; been looking through telescope at a frigate sailing on the Solent, beautiful weather, wishes she and Mama and "Rolly Polly" were with him to get by the sea shore and paddle in the salt water. Postmarked "Isle of Wight". |
| Recipient Location | 59 Berners Street, London |