Volume 80: Lady Sarah Macarthur letters to Elizabeth Macarthur-Onslow, 1863-1890

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have been lucky in getting a good house near my sister – and also the little ones – What are your plans for the rest of the Season – I have this house for three months from the 1st August – Except a very hearty welcome I have no other enducement to offer – but

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that you would have very truly –

I am glad to say our dear wee babys are well – we were rather watchful lately the bad weather – seem'd to try them – and they looked delicate – but I hope the Sun shine is to continue – Write and tell me your plans – believe me yours afftly S: Macarthur

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[pencil] [Pahuce?] v Hopwood re L. [indecipherable]

Shalimar Ayr- 29 Oct. 1890

My dear Mrs Onslow –

Your Aunt is making use of my pen to thank you for yours giving so pleasant a report of yr Voyage so far –

She is now with me, her first stage London wards – She intends to be at home on the 6th Nov, & Sibyll with her.

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She has been well all her time here. still the right hand is very feeble, & writing nearly impossible. I shall feel nervous, till I hear of her safe arrival at home – The weather, this year, has been unusually cold – we never have it so,

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so early – and I rather envy you, your abundant sunshine –

I must now tell you our domestic news – Sibyll has engaged herself to Mr Geoffry Palmer, only son of Col. Palmer of Northcote Hall Leicesster- [Leicester] -shire – It is entirely to