Letter from George Paulin[e] to Frederick Pauline 12 Oct 1884
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Henley Lodge
Acock’s Green
12/10/84
Dear Fred
Many thanks for your last letter just received we are all pleased to hear you still keep well.
I am glad to tell you we have had a sty built + put two pigs into it which are getting on nicely. We have an idea of closing the back door up by means of a small conservatory but funds are not quite up to the mark yet. £12/00/. Required.
From your letter I should gather the scenery is very fine out your way, plenty of sport too. I suppose you will be back in Victoria before
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This reaches you, for the winter, or perhaps you contemplate honouring us with your company on Xmas day + come straight on..
How are the two junior members of the Norther Western Expeditionary Co getting on St: rather dry I am afraid.
The weather has turned suddenly cold the last week having jumped into the middle of December all at once, and settled all the late autumn flowers. We expect a very severe winder, there being a large quantity of berries about this season.
Butty Shearman is quite well thank you + sends her love, she does not look – er – er ahem any worse you know, sweet 18sh! She has visited us very frequently,
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Lately, the reason is that lately I have grown very much like you, at least so I heard her say. This is a compliment isn’t it? I know one point on which we are decidedly alike “Our Boohoo’s Oh Dear boy” if then only knew the [illegible] of mine – directly the weather changed this week, he immediately put on his winter garb of deep cherry red. Alas we are companion in misfortune and though the ocean rolls between our hearts, will go out to one another say “Dear boy I pity you” we are going to have a large Conservative demonstration in support of the house of Lords at Aston on Monday
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Answered to Nov 12th 1884
13th Oct when Col Fred Raidry + all the talent will address your humble servant intends supporting them. I am very pleased to tell you that we are all enjoying terrific good health, but Ma is a little poorly to day, but I think only from fatigue.
If things at Victoria are not up to Dick @ Victoria I should make tracks for Henley Lr for Christmas + go out again next spring with me.
I think I have given you quite enough of my nonsense so will dry. With love from all + trusting to see you home soon.
I remain
Your affectionate Brother
George
[Image] Joe Rogers in Choir Sound like pouring water in this pot
The Amazing Paulin(e) Family 
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