| Description | Greetings to all; eulogizes beauties of the Lake of Geneva, Mont Blanc and the Alps; her friends; her nieces now in Paris; governmental restrictions placed upon evangelical clergy in Switzerland leading to many pastors giving up their ministry; recommends a local school ("The terms are the same nearly as Brynffynnon"); her arrangements to house Sarah Jane, and recommendations for the learning of French and German; evidently expects her nieces to visit her after Paris; Martha's thoughts of visiting Switzerland; will return to England herself if Mary so desires; her own improved health and daily regime; good wishes for brothers and sisters.
In another hand, an endorsed note to "My dear Mrs Parry" from Caroline D'Arcy : her baby is her prevailing object of interest and has started teething; the "paternal" governments of Switzerland and France, and the prosperity of the English Tories (!); her father's financial troubles; is looking forward to visiting England and North Wales; good wishes from herself and husband.
A further note dated 24 August in E K's hand to her uncle and aunt; regards to named friends; good wishes |