Pièce 78 - Letter from Umberto Morra di Lavriano to R. C. Trevelyan

Metelliano. - Has been in Rome: Countess Papafava, mother of Margherita Bracci was dangerously ill, so he stayed at the American Academy with [John] Walker and spent his days with the Braccis; hears now that they are all back in Montepulciano and she is convalescing well. Will not have his usual time at La Consuma this year. Hears good news of B.B. [Berenson] and Trevelyan may hear from Mary or those around her, though perhaps not since she is 'at the Mud House' [the home of her daughter]; asks for news if he sees her. Very anxious about Spain, especially as he has a friend from Madrid who may well be separated from his family there. Would be very glad to read Forster's book ["Abinger Harvest"?]; hopes Trevelyan will return to Italy in the winter.