Letter from Maria Tunno, Leatherhead, to Charlotte Susannah Raikes, 1817 November 29 : autograph manuscript signed.

Conveying that her father is suffering from an attack of gout that is not severe; remarking that he is "womanly enough to be patient when in pain"; stating that she cannot help but congratulate him in being so like a woman in his ability to suffer silently, because this will reduce inflammation and aggravation; reporting on her delightful ride with Miss Clarke, who is looking remarkably well; passing along Miss Clarke's thanks to Anna for the song she sent her; Mrs. Clarke is also well, but seems to be exerting herself beyond her strength, and Maria wishes that she would take better care of herself; commenting on the pleasure of dining with the Christening party at Elm Bank; relaying a conversation had with Captain Garratt, who is continuing to experience a melancholy that is interesting to "those who are not acquainted with its source"; expressing regret for missing Charlotte Susannah at Clarendon and hoping she will come to Town more frequently; conveying that the family's present plan is to leave Thorncroft around the 11th of December; regretting that her father cannot remain there beyond that time; describing a ball that will be given by the gentlemen of the Hunt on the 8th of December, and the whole family will be there; the "younger branches complain much of being taken away so soon after the ball, but I suspect without avail"; relating that her sister and her children are spending a few days with her on their way from Brighton and looking well; noting that the Romney picture is going well despite the lack of daylight; sending love from her mother and father. Crosswriting remarking on recent and constant fogs at Brighton, the place where people generally go to avoid them.