FL14424765

[MS 535]

I have just received a letter from
Kate, she had Mr Forest staying
with her for a few days, on his
way down, it was a great treat
and she missed him very much.
Robert says that Mr. H has no-
thing the matter with his heart
this palpitation arises from nervous-
ness, he drove her out to see the
farm, and she was delighted with
the country. I heard of
you from Fanny yesterday, Mama,
Mrs Campbell and I took tea
at Kirkham. John has gone up
the country, and Mr Hill is
staying with Mr Lowe, so we
found them all alone, bye the bye
I do not think any one told

about Mrs H returning Mama's card
that perhaps it would be better
not to put it on paper, and I
hope to see you soon when you
shall know all. Did you
take your jars up with you? I
have been hunting for them
But they are not to be found,
and I thought you intended to
have some for us to fill, the
grapes are firming up at this
vineyard but Papa does not
think they will be firm this
year, the peaches are small and
not quite ripe, the figs are
beautiful but we have no melons.
We went to Mr Rileys
after all, but they had put off
the prime so we without at

I suppose there will be no need to bring up my habit
unless I bring a saddle.
Dinner is ready so good bye with our
united love to all
believe me dear James
your affect. [affectionate] sister
Mrs Hassall
Friday 18/50 [1850]