5, Hyde Park Place, W., Thursday, Feb. 17th, 1870.
My dear Harry,
I am extremely glad to hear that you have made a good start at the Union. Take any amount of pains about it; open your mouth well and roundly, speak to the last person visible, and give yourself time.
Loves from all.
Ever affectionately.
Mr. W. C. Macready.
Wednesday, March 2nd, 1870.
My dearest Macready,
This is to wish you and yours all happiness and prosperity at the well-remembered anniversary to-morrow. You may be sure that loves and happy returns will not be forgotten at our table.