Marshgate House
Richmond
Surrey
Jan 17/80
My Dearest Wife,
I have just sent a telegram which I hope you will receive in an hour or two. Have just been to the Green but found your father had started out for a walk so I am afraid I shall not see him as it will spoil my day if I wait longer, I bought a box of preserved fruit while out and gave to Polly for the children. They are all very well here and send their love, Fanny continues very well. I will try and drop just a line if I get to Ash in time to-night so that you may have it at Badsey on Monday morning. I hope you are getting on all right by yourself and are not too dull my pet, I shall hope on my return to find that you have had Mrs Gill in to see you also the girls from the vicarage. Kiss little Jack and baby for me and with best love to you my little wife
Believe me ever
Your affectionate Husband
Julius Sladden
