I should like John to call on M. Henri, Townshend's servant, 21, Norfolk Street, Park Lane, and ask him if, when he comes here with his master, he can take charge of a trap bat and ball. If yea, then I should like John to proceed to Mr. Darke, Lord's Cricket Ground, and purchase said trap bat and ball of the best quality. Townshend is coming here on the 15th, probably will leave town a day or two before.
Pray be in a condition to drink a glass of the 1846 champagne when you come.
I think I have no more to say at present. I cannot sufficiently admire my prodigious energy in coming out of a stupor to write this letter.
Ever faithfully.
1855.
Miss King.
Tavistock House, Friday Evening,
February 9th, 1855.
My dear Miss King,