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Aunt Tuckett to Priscilla Strange 6 March 1837
[Frenchay, Nr Bristol]
My dear Priscilla
The above [cut away] was sent on yesterday which I wished to have added to in course but feeling indisposed with headache from a long continued cold - I postponed it &c. - I the more regret on recollection that the post does not go to London tonight - but I hope it will not prove of much consequence -
I have felt particularly obliged for thy kind communications the last has been truly comforting to me to hear of the improved health of both of thy beloved parents & especially that they were favoured by the best support & consolation under their late very trying bereavement which I have no doubt will be the favoured allotment of all those who put their whole trust in the alone never failing source - I often wish I could visit you & sometimes hope the time of our meeting is not far distant tho' at present our pleasant prospects seem'd veil'd in much uncertainty & discouragements in various ways - I felt almost engaged to pay a visit to Cornhill ere now - but I was discouraged from attempting it by the unfavourable state of the weather & the late very awful epidemic which has been so remarkably prevalent in most parts of the kingdom -
Our dear Mariana too, is now drawing near the time of her confinement which will occasion us some anxiety more especially as she appears to have constitutionally a predisposition to febrile complaints, they are expecting her Mother & Sisters in two or three weeks which I hope nothing will occur to prevent as it will be a great comfort to M. - and a relief to us all -
I was glad to hear of your dear Jane's safety - & tho' I should have liked to offer congratulations on the birth of a Son, yet I doubt not but it is all for thu best & that their good sense leads them to be gratefully sensible of it - I was glad to hear that dear Caroline had the comfort to find all well at their habitation - her company & sympathy must have been a real comfort to my dear Sister & all of you as well as our dear Sister Arch's, who I sometimes fear is in a precarious state of health - but I am glad to perceive by her late communications that she seems to be more comfortable & reconciled under their present trying state of suspense & uncertainty relative to the winding up of their affairs in business - I have no doubt they are endeavouring to act for the best and I hope the issue will prove they have done so - I feel much for them which seems all in my power at present -
We were some time since expecting the pleasure of a visit from thy dear Parents, & I do not recollect why it was deferred - but whenever they feel equal to take the journey, I do hope they will put it in practice - we shall all be much pleased to see them here and I think the change would prove beneficial as a restorative to health, and now they have such confidential auxiliaries in Edward & thyself, I think they might leave home free from much anxiety, perhaps Sister Arch could be induced to accompany them also, which would be an additional pleasure, do propose & plan it, as early as thou sees a fit time -
All our circle seem now to be favoured with usual health - & most of them have desired me to present their dear love - Frederick talks of going to London soon, I believe he has engaged lodgings for a few weeks, which I fear is preparatory to another of his distant rambles -
We were sorry to hear that Henry had been very unwell since he last visited us - I fear he has felt very forlorn - but hope he is now recovered - do remember me very affectionately to my dear Brother & Sister - & with love to thy Edward & self believe me to remain
thy very affectionate Aunt E.Tuckett
May & Strange Postmarks : BRISTOL No 30 E
Ampthill 6MR1837 6 MR 6
P.S. Bedfordshire BY POST 1837
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