P.S.—Love to Mrs. Wills.
Mr. Shirley Brooks.
Gad's Hill Place, Higham by Rochester, Kent,
Tuesday, July 12th, 1869.
My dear Brooks,
I have appended my sign manual to the memorial, which I think is very discreetly drawn up. I have a strong feeling of sympathy with poor Mrs. Cunningham, for I remember the pretty house she managed charmingly. She has always done her duty well, and has had hard trials. But I greatly doubt the success of the memorial, I am sorry to add.
It was hotter here yesterday on this Kentish chalk than I have felt it anywhere for many a day. Now it is overcast and raining hard, much to the satisfaction of great farmers like myself.
I am glad to infer from your companionship with the Cocked Hats, that there is no such thing as gout within several miles of you. May it keep its distance.
Ever, my dear Brooks, faithfully yours.
Mr. W. C. Macready.