Richmond
Feb 26/84
My Darling Wife,
I shall just have time to post a few lines to tell you of our safe arrival, Jack was a very good boy and no trouble, I think he will very soon be at home. Polly sends her love and says she is reserving her letter for a day two in order to give you an account of the doings of your little man. Fanny, Charlotte and Martha are expected to dinner to-night, Frankie is out again and they are going to take him to Southsea for a couple of days as they have managed so far to keep the others clear of the chickenpox. I hope dear that you are feeling stronger and that I shall have a good report of you on Thursday morning. I asked Mr Radleigh to send down a brace of ptarmigan in a day or two if he saw the chance, I was sorry I forgot about the champagne if you fancy it get Mr R. to procure and send down a few pints. I hope the pets are all well including “the little chap”, kiss them all for me. Jack sends love and kisses to dear Mamma and with both from myself
Believe me as ever
Your loving Husband
Julius Sladden
