| Content Description | Addresses her as 'My dear Gertie'; expresses concern at the state of her health, and the operation she may need to have; discusses the coming of spring and the various spring flowers he has in the garden; mentions a visit by his old friend Brewster, who wants them to move to Rome; reports on his activities in Scandicci, and describes the local landscape, flora and fauna; confirms that he has received a letter from his sister 'Pamela' [Emily King], and enquiries whether she has heard from Edna, Joseph or Jinny Bolton.
Discusses the death of Willie Hopkin's father [Henry Hopkin], and wonders if he has left an inheritance; gives his opinion on how Willie has chosen to live his life since the death of his wife Sallie [in 1923].
Reminisces about the old days at Eastwood Congregational Chapel with Frances [Cooper], Dicky Pogmore, the Chambers family 'and all the rest'; signed 'Love DHL'. |