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Louisa Hooper to Edward Harris Strange 14 June 1849
Kennington 6 mo 14th 1849
My dear Cousin,
I often wonder how it is anyone can like to have my scribble, it seems to myself so shabby and meagre - but as I never wish to accuse my friends of insincerity I try to believe what they say - and on this principle, think it a capital thing thou so much likest to hear receive my small letters, as thou seemed in a fair way to have enough of the pleasure -
This preface may be followed by the chief object of my present epistle, which is to assure thee (as thou art so particular to gain such a promise from us) that any thing thou particularly designs or art wishing to present to thy little daughter Gertrude shall be, according to the best of my ability, purchased for her, and duly transmitted to thee for payment - but I must ask thee in describing the article in question thou wilt be so kind as to give me some idea or guide as to the sum thou wouldst like to expend upon it -
We are very glad to hear that the lost keys are found, and I must add I am not surprised at it, for the more I thought the matter over, the less probable it appeared they could have been left with any of us - we had to call on Aunt Arch yesterday, who was very much relieved by the intelligence.
I agreed with her to take dear Gertrude & Teddy to spend sixth day at Winterslow place. Tomorrow & on 7th day we intend going with them to the Bazaar to make a few little purchases.
Mama & I are to set off at one o'clock today to fetch them from Peckham - we do not go earlier in order that they may be a little while with their Cousin Willy, who returns home by ten o'clock -
They looked well & very happy when I saw them at Monthly meeting on 3rd day last -
Our Carry goes to Basingstoke tomorrow - Emily's Hertford visit is of course deferred - I suppose thou hast heard of poor Maria Marsh's decease last 7th day - a welcome release I believe from much suffering on account of weakness and difficulty of breathing -her brother Alfred's marriage was previously put off to the 11th of next month - it will be a day of mixed feelings and subdued pleasure under these circumstances.-
We are no nearer I fear to hearing of a future residence but have written to the principal agent in Croydon, and take the "Times" in the morning to look over the advertisements -
4 o'clock - The dear children are again with us, I fear they will miss their younger Cousins at Peckham, with whom they have had great enjoyment - yet Teddy said as he ran about the house I am glad I am come home again"! I am very glad to have them, but it will not be for long, as I have to take them to Tottenham on 3rd day.-
They have found much to do in the kissing line and desire their "dear dear love" to thee.-
They are much wanting to see Sam, who they hear came home yesterday.- With love from us - I am
Thy very affectionate Cousin
Louisa Hooper.
Edward H Strange Postmark KENNINGTON AMPTHILL
Ampthill 14.6.1849 15.6.1849
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14 June 1849
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