Stuk 80 - Part letter from Caroline Trevelyan to Elizabeth Trevelyan

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Wallington, Cambo, Morpeth. - Received Elizabeth's letter of the 13th this morning; thinks she is quite right, and it will be better for her to stay at home. This did not occur to Caroline as she thought the distance to London was much further; will be much less trouble and expense than coming to Welcombe; hopes that Dr Cornish will approve, so Elizabeth can then find out what a London surgeon would cost. Knows how large Welcombe is when one is ill, and how tiring Elizabeth would find it; also Hastings's health has broken down so there would be no-one to go to town for things. Would probably be good to take Julian to the sea before the operation; thinks the south coast is currently safe. Thinks the surgeon will probably not need to come after the operation is over if Elizabeth has a 'good nurse & Dr Cornish'. Ends mid sentence: 'I do think it will be...'

11/36A: Part letter from Caroline Trevelyan to Elizabeth Trevelyan: concluding part of this letter.