To Major John Vickery, Saltash House

Dear Vickery,

since you kindly stopped mylording me, I don't have to exert my brain to squeeze in the same amount of Honourables, for which I thank you wholeheartedly. If Miss Vickery would give us the honour of joining us, Bella will do the same - I'm happy to say for the same reasons. I think that should be chaperonage enough for the strictest censor. Otherwise my aunt will very likely be glad to visit as well.

If Fallbrooke will have me, I would quite like to see it - whenever it is convenient to you. My plans sofar are not fixed.

Give me a day to set things to rights and talk to the steward and the bailiff, but then you will find rooms waiting for you - and horses, should you not wish to bring your own all the way.

Your most obedient etc.

[Enclosed in the above and addressed to Miss Vickery]

My dear Emma,

please do come and visit us in Walham. I will engage to show you all the beautiful sights around, and we have a piano there you can practice on any time you want.

Yours sincerely,

Bella