John Paulin to FA Pauline, 1884

Transcription John Paulin to FA Pauline, 29 Nov 1884 – John was seven years old when he wrote this

 

Henley Lodge

November 29, 1884

My Dear Fred

Our festive season has come round again, and Mother will soon be making the spotted pudding don’t we wish you were here to help us eat it, we never are so happy there are so many away we must have patience, we have got through our Examination alright and now we are get ready for a concert. We are to have a cantata called “Britainnia and her daughters” It has been very dull since Bessie left us and we are sorry she had such a terrible journey it

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Was to late to start.

We do hope your coming home to see us next year it does seem such a time since you went away.  I hope you will not find me deaf and lame and with a bad thumb as this leaves me at present we unite in wishing you a happy Xmas and prosperous New Year

Your affectionate brother

Limping John

Love to all