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Letter from Maria Tunno, Runnymede, to Charlotte Sarah Raikes, 1822 January 11 : autograph manuscript signed.

BIB_ID
437632
Accession number
MA 14344.39
Creator
Tunno, Maria, 1783-1853, sender.
Display Date
Runnymede, England, 1822 January 11
Credit line
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
Description
1 item (3 pages) ; 22.9 x 18.8 cm
Notes
Postmarks with seal. Address panel: To / Miss Raikes / Belmont / East Barnet / Herts.
Written from "Wentworths, 11th January 1821"; the year she wrote is incorrect, as postmark reads "January 1822"; she is adjusting to new year.
Forms part of a collection of letters written from Maria Tunno to Charlotte Susannah Raikes (1779-1821) and Charlotte Sarah Raikes (1799-1823); see MA 14344.
Provenance
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
Summary
Looking forward to visiting Charlotte on Saturday the 19th; rejoicing that her mother will join, and thus be able to enjoy company as well as talk with Mr. Raikes about possibly purchasing Taplow Lodge; Augusta cannot join, and Edward has gone to London to continue searching for a house to purchase; noting that they were delighted to hear a charity sermon preached by Mr. Jerram, as his eloquence seemed the "united perfection of heart and head"; asking her to tell William that she will envy him if he becomes an inmate of his house; inquiring about why the Squire (likely Charles) does not go to the public schools but will ask more in person; sending love to her and her father.