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

Postscript at top of page noting that she found her sister and her children doing quite well and delightfully situated, and sending love to Caroline and Rosa, and good wishes from Anna. Writing in the hopes of receiving updates, noting that she had hoped to hear from her in the weeks after departing London, and reassuring Charlotte Susannah that the change of scene has not diminished her interest or anxiety about the family's health; sharing details of their ten-day trip to Paris, and her mother's endurance and resignation regarding the roads they traveled to get there; part of their trip was taken by boat, and Augusta suffered; describing issues they had with their wardrobe, which was searched by French Officers, but "with some maneuvering and female eloquence a restoration was effected"; sharing that the weather is intensely warm, and though they find the Hotel de Londres comfortable, Maria's mother and family will remove to the best part of Paris, which they have rented for two months, complete with cooks and servants; describing how nothing could tempt her to move to France and advising Charlotte Susannah to never stay in Paris for long; commenting on her dislike of the way the French treat servants and horses, and expressing her feeling that people are dishonest with her, lack punctuality, and take far too long to get to the point in conversations, though the "activity of the tongue" is boundless; describing Church services and a visit to the Champs-Elysees, where she saw nothing but smartly-dressed people and an imitation of St. James Park; noting that decent dancing takes place in the gardens, and that the shops are partially open; describing the pleasure of meeting Miss. Tiler, who was anxious to hear about the health of Charlotte Susannah's family; sharing her delight regarding the Jardin Des Plantes and an acquaintance she made there; noting a few soirees they attended; noting that she plans to leave Paris on Wednesday for Brussels to begin for the Rhine; asking Charlotte Susannah to send her letters; remarking on a delightful visit from "Moore," who" who is "residing like a Poet in the Champs-Elysees"; sending love from her Mother, who says there is no danger in her preferring France to England.