Letter from Maria Tunno, Northumberland, to Charlotte Susannah Raikes, 1820 February 03 : autograph manuscript signed.

Remarking on learning of the death of George III (29 January 1820) upon returning to England; wishing to see a newspaper in order to learn further details about his death; remarking on the "unfortunate disposition" of his successor (George IV); references a "naughty princess" (Caroline of Brunswick, princess of Wales); sharing that her brother Edward was considering taking a seat in Parliament, but has decided to put it off for a couple of years in order to travel; hoping that Charlotte Susannah will send her a letter to receive in Cambridge, where they will be by Sunday week; describing their departure from Edinburgh on the previous Tuesday for Wooler's Cottage; stating that they plan to travel leisurely to benefit her mother's health; remarking on Melrose and referencing Sir Walter Scott's romance, The Lay of the Last Minstrel, and asking her to relay to Charlotte that they saw Melrose in daylight instead of moonlight against the wishes of the Poet (Sir Walter Scott); remarking that the snow is falling heavily, and they encountered only one bad Inn at Kelso; expressing a desire to avoid society and an inability to find happiness in socializing; her sister Matilda has given birth to a son in France, and he will have the privileges of the British due to his birthplace; writing that they are expecting Peter Satoris (Matilda's husband) in March; commenting on Lord Erskine and Professor Leslie, who were preparing for the Dancing Masters; noting a visit from Mr. Owen, who is "rather visionary and enthusiastic"; stating her plans to learn German with Edward so they can understand a little when wandering the borders of Switzerland; observing that the winter in Edinburgh is superior to that of London; relating that her mother is suffering from a cold, but recovering, and the rest of the party remains well and sends love.