Letter from Maria Tunno, Gloucester, to Charlotte Susannah Raikes, 1820 May 12 : autograph manuscript signed.

Expressing alarm and deep concern upon hearing from her mother that Charlotte is sick; wishing to obtain an update on her condition as soon as possible; offering words of comfort but wishing that she could offer better consolation; noting how difficult it must be for Charlotte Susannah to see her child suffering; acknowledging the suffering of Mr. Raikes, who is also deeply worried about their daughter; expressing that Augusta feels concern for Charlotte most acutely; remarking on the fragility and instability of life; stating that she would meet up with Charlotte Susannah's relation, Mr. Raikes, but worries that he will have intelligence about Charlotte's wellbeing that she has not yet received; rejoicing to find that Anna is recovering; asking Charlotte Susannah to please look after her own health during this time of anxiety and fatigue; commenting briefly on the beauty of Devonshire; noting the purity and simplicity of her brother Edward's taste and feeling happiness at his ability to rejoice in nature; sharing her plans to spend two days in Wye and then depart to Swansea, where she hopes to hear news from her mother by Wednesday or Thursday; sending love to "Mr. Raikes, and likewise to dear Caroline, Anna, and my younger favorites". Postscript expresses her gratitude to Mrs. Peirce for her kind and useful memorandums.