Autograph letter signed : [Marseilles], to George Goodin Moulton-Barrett, [1856 October 27].

Writing that they are deciding whether or not to go by sea to Genoa, because the price for going by land is so high; commenting that, otherwise, they have had "a most favorable journey, & drop into absolute summer here in Marseilles--windows open for air, & the whole southern sentiment everywhere"; mentioning that they met their friend Joseph Milsand in Dijon and "had the joy of a wringing of the hand from him"; writing that they have heard that everything is ready for them at Casa Guidi in Florence, and they hope to be home by Wednesday; describing Pen's way of spending the trip: "Penini has been doing nothing but eat grapes since he entered France--I expect him to turn into a small Bacchus--Only they made him pay all the way as if he were a man (of full age) instead"; mentioning that she doubts she will ever see Hyères, Cannes and Nice, since they have decided not to visit them on this leg of the trip: "Robert said he wd. do it if I liked. But then he said it so, that I plainly saw what his opinion was--and I suppose it would have been unwise, rash, unadvised,--find me all the epithets by which pleasant actions must needs be described in this cross-grained world"; telling him how much she is enjoying Marseilles; thanking George for his kindness and affection during their time in England.