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Chobham Place. - Did not come to Thorne as his wife had only 'a Swiss girl (lately imported)' to help with all the children at home. Must now take charge of his mother's household as Sam has gone to sea and his father to Hull; Lucy has also been ill. Is it true that Milnes has engaged Mr [? Worgan]? Thornton's son John is leaving Dr Laing's school for the Charterhouse next month; has overcome doubts about morals at public schools as private ones are worse, but will watch the situation closely. His father may call at Thorne after completing business at Hull relating to new management of the Sugar House, and perhaps at Boston on lease abatements.

Bath. - Desires news of Richard; anxiety of Thornton's mother about his illness; hopes inflammation of the liver rather than the chest will produce more effective response to treatment. Necessity of resignation if the case is fatal: value of Bible study; hopes Milnes has cherished the reflections he felt on the death of his sister [Martha]. Will be in Bath for three more weeksl the waters have done him no harm so far.