Item 153 - Letter from R. C. Trevelyan to Caroline Trevelyan

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The Shiffolds. - Hopes his parents have had a good Christmas, and better weather than he and Bessie have - though they are both 'quite well', and Bessie recovered from her cold a while ago. Very kind of his mother to say she will 'come here later on' [near the time that Elizabeth is due to give birth]: would like it very much, if it can be arranged without inconvenience to his parents. Thanks her for the 'little diary', if it is meant for him as Bessie says: is sure it will be useful.

They hope Roger Fry will visit this week: Robert has 'hardly seen him this past year'. Fry has moved into his new house at Guildford [Durbins]. The wood below the house has 'all been cut, and it is a great improvement, being much more airy' and he expects less damp. She will have heard that Ruby [their horse] has had an accident, but perhaps not that Ruby had to be put down, as 'her knees were so badly cut'. They have a horse from Noel at the moment, and are looking out for a better. Is going canvassing tonight with 'Ralph V. Williams, the musician'; they will go to Coldharbour first.

Is glad that Charles and Aunt Annie both seem to be recovering. Sends his and Bessie's love to his parent.