My dear Mrs Moor,

I am afraid Otterbourne will be unrepresented at Ampfield on the 21st, as Mamma and I are going on the 17th to London for a few days, chiefly to meet the Colbornes on their return from Ireland. I did not write before because our plans were not fully fixed. We shall not be long gone, but it is a pity we just miss your celebration.

yours sincerely

CMYonge

My dear Mr Moor, We are so very much concerned to hear of Mrs Moor’s illness, of which we were not at all aware till Saturday.

I would not trouble you now, but that I should be so very glad if you found it convenient to trust us with Selina and Philip. Mr Wither (who is obliged to go to Winchester today) desires me to say he would be very glad to have them and their maid ... continue reading

My dear Mr Moor This is what Mrs Arnold says, and I should think the terms as fair as could be expected. She is not a very charming looking person, but her husband has been half over the world and will probably be entertaining --- I wish I could send this over to you today, but our man is laid up with a bad cold --- Anything more you like me to do, I will ... continue reading

My dear Mr Moor I feel very guilty at not answering you yesterday, but just as I had sat down to write notes, I was interrupted, and all the time after wards went away

We shall be very grateful if you can kindly delight the parish this day week, Friday 4th - and we hope you and Mrs Moor can come to /i e dinner luncheon - so as to have time to arrange the room. ... continue reading

My dear Misey Here is a note from Mr Gurney. I send it in case you should be changing your address, in which case it might not be so safe to let him write direct even under the care of the Angels.

I was at Rownhams yesterday, and was sorry to hear of the new sorrow. Maria had had a cold, but was nearly well, Mr Wilson has left off crutch in the house

yours affectionately C ... continue reading

My dear Mary

Gertrude desires me to say that the little fish arrived quite fresh and were very nice too which I can testify as she sent me two for breakfast. I am sorry you could not go to the Kitley entertainment. I dont [sic] think the tenants can be very badly off at this rate!

We had a very nice confirmation Georgie went up first of the boys. We had 30 altogether, Hursley 2 Ampfield 15. ... continue reading