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X955/1/143
Title
To Mrs Sarah Colenutt
Date free text
18 May 1904
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From: 1904 To: 1904
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The Cottage,Groombridge, Kent.
My dear friend
I return the Exeter letter. I did not know that William had been ill. He ought at his time of life to give up preaching but I am afraid his congregation would not provide for him. I do hope you will persuade Charlie to get the best advice. (1) The precious opportunity is fleeting. By strict regimen begun at once he may prolong his life, but if the mischief goes too far, remedies are useless. From what he said to me I know pretty well what is the matter with him and how urgent the case is. On no account tell him I have written to you about him.
It was a great delight to me to see you again, and as I wandered last Sunday morning through Yaverland and under Bembridge Down along a well-remembered path I was not altogether sad, although Richard went with me all the way.
Best love from each of us.
Ever affectionately.
W.Hale White
(1) Charles Arthur.(seventh child) Born 2 February 1858. died 7 January 1907 age 49. Charles was educated at Framlingham School and took over the wine business after his father’s retirement. He did not marry once doing a round trip to Ceylon to restore his health. His hobby was growing roses and had a “gay and genial personality”. According to the letters he had diabetes.
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