Letter from Maria Tunno, Runnymede, to Charlotte Sarah Raikes, 1822 February 8 : autograph manuscript signed.

Postscript at top of page reads: "A brilliant sunshine, all day! Not so I predict in London." Letter expressing anxiety about Anna's health; reassuring Charlotte that she is doing everything she can to help her sister, and hoping that Anna's temperament will help her through any trial that awaits; inquiring about Anna's love of studying languages, and wondering if the study of music or drawing would help relieve her of the more serious thoughts that desulatory reading and learning dead languages can produce; reflecting on her own love of languages, especially German, and remarking that the choice itself regarding which language in particular to study is less important than following one's inclination; grieving to hear that Anna is plagued by a cough and recommending sugar water and other remedies; passing on her mother's love and well wishes, as well as acknowledgements to Miss Tiler, whom she is corresponding with; reporting that her sister and brother arrived safely in Dover, while Eliza heads for Calais; feeling annoyed with the way their plans have been overthrown by money to come, and resolving to at least simulate content; noting that the inflammation in her eye is almost gone, and that M.A. Coombe is staying with them until the following day; continuing to feel anxiety about moving to London. Postscript notes that M.A. Coombe has recommended "Rome in the 19th Century"; sharing that they decided not to go to Willa that week; asking her to let her know how Anna is doing as soon as she can.