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Wyddrington, Edgbaston. - He and his wife Katie have been waiting to hear news of the Trevelyans; does not know if he can 'yet offer... congratulations' [on the birth of their child]. Sends Christmas greetings; [originally] enclosing some small photographs of the 'Seaton Delaval statues' he took with Bobby a few years ago, as promised. Is here to spend Christmas with Katie's family; there is 'always a jolly oldfashioned gathering' with nephews and nieces 'galore' around.

Hotel and Pension Palumbo. - 'This [the news of Edward's engagement] is very fine and splendid, this is magnificent, this is superb'; however, Edward has not told him who his fiancée is. With no name, he 'must fall back on my faith in your known prudence, judgment, and shall I add connoisseurship'; Edward has also not said when the wedding is to be, and Bob would like to know whether he is likely to be in England at the time. Cannot 'try to make an Epithalamium' without a name. If Edward can get the marriage over 'in a week or two', tells him to come over to Italy. Spends all his days 'in the woods or on Cembrone [Cimbrone]'. Repeats in a postscript how 'awfully pleased' he is.

Old Ridley, Stocksfield, Northumberland. - Lily G.J. [Gresford Jones] spent some time here last week, and they spent several hours sorting through old letters kept by [Catharine's husband] Edward; Lily thought 'Mr "Trevy"' might like to see them [16/1-4?]. It is 'a saddening thing to read old letters', but they 'bring back happy times'; the 'rare Cambridge days (& after) held so much for your band of friends'. Hopes that Bob is now finally recovering. Sends love to Bessie; it has been a long time since they met.