Reference
Z699/215a-b
Title
Mariana Tuckett to Priscilla Strange 20 March 1847
Frenchay 6th day
My dear Cousin
My dear Francis & I had fully intended and arranged to be with you tomorrow evening, and unite with the mourning circle in following to their last resting place the remains of one so beloved, & valued -, but Francis continues so poorly that we fear he is quite unfit for the exposure, and would only be a burden to you, and therefore conclude it best to give up all intention of being at Ampthill tomorrow -
Quiet change of air seems so desirable for my dear F, that that we propose taking a short journey somewhere for a few days, & this I trust will prove beneficial, and lessen the oppressive cough which now harasses him -
From Falmouth, & elsewhere we hear much sympathy expressed with your sorrowing circle, and feeling at the departure of one so beloved as thy precious mother deservedly was -
It would have been very interesting to us to be with you next 1st day, but I am entirely of the opinion that Francis is too poorly to be much in company, or in any way exposed to excitement, evening air, or damp -
Excuse this hurried note, but a man waits to take it to Bristol that it may reach you tomorrow,-
With our united dear love to my dear Uncle, thy husband, children, & self, & to the relative band assembled at Ampthill
believe me thy affectionate cousin M.F.Tuckett
Envelope: Penny red.
Edward Strange Postmarks: BRISTOL AMPTHILL
Ampthill 19.3.1847 20.3.1847
Priscilla Strange. Beds.
Date free text
20 March 1847
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From: 1847 To: 1847
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