| Description | Written from Camerton House, to the British Legation, Athens.
Thankful for his being well, but rebuking him for seeming to wish some misfortune to himself: references to his earlier trials (poor health, "Lady Howe's unfortunate prejudice", living in a foreign land, disappointments of the heart and cholera in Paris), before trying to reassure him by quoting at length from a sermon by Rev Thomas Baker on "the principle of Christian fear": importance of conformity of religion to a happy marriage: countering of his comments on his not being welcome back in society in England, with references to father's moving in the highest circles and his own experiences abroad: her wish for him to be married, but not to a foreigner unless she were Protestant: plenty of chances for him to find occupation in England: good health of her husband and herself: future plans to visit Stockbridge, Froyle, Twickenham and London: state of room where she is writing, in preparation for party.
Two sheets, with 7 pages of text. Numbered "40". |