Letter from Maria Tunno, Taplow, to Charlotte Sarah Raikes, 1822 December 30 : autograph manuscript signed.

Sharing with Charlotte that she feels "as benumbed, stupid, and useless as frost can render any vegetating being", especially in response to the news that Charlotte's father is unwell and suffering severely; noting that there has been some confusion about his recovery, as she had thought he was doing much better; stating that she will send her true congratulations when he has fully recovered; sharing that Augusta has a cold, but it did not prevent her from going to the Maidenhead ball last Friday; originally Augusta was determined not to go, but once she became sick she was determined to attend, and put together an interesting outfit; reminding her that she still has two handkerchiefs belonging to her and Anna in her possession and plans to give them back; noting that they have heard from Edward, who has crossed from Calais and is on his way to Paris; wondering if she can trust Edward's promise to return to them in mid-January, and then wondering more generally if men can be trusted; passing on her mother's thanks for helping her hire a new Lady in Waiting, and wondering if she knows of a Squire who is available to work; describing the Squire's role and noting that his undertaking will be substantial due to the presence of her brother's men; apologizing for this "domestic intrusion". Postscript at bottom asks her to let them know about her father's health, and describing a dinner they had on Christmas Day.