Yours very sincerely,
H. D.
From a Gentleman in Town to another in the Country, enclosing a Wedding Gift.
United Hotel, Waterloo Place, January 18th, 187—
My dear Jones,
I am sorry I have not been able to run over to see you lately, but some friends of ours from the country have been in Town, and I have had to go about with them constantly. I am just off for a fortnight into Warwickshire, but shall call as soon as I return. I hope you are now free from bronchitis, and I trust that Mrs. J——s and the young ladies are well. I had a very quiet Christmas with my dear old mother. I suppose you are busy in preparations for the wedding. I enclose a small present; it may be more useful than any ornament I can at present think of, and your daughter can purchase with it whatever she may consider best. I wish her every happiness. Are any of you going to see the opening of Parliament? If so I can secure you a very advantageous seat. With kind regards and good wishes,
I remain, yours sincerely,
H. W. B.