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Wordsworth, Dora (1804-1847). - Letter, from Rydal Mount, to Edward Quillinan (1791-1851), at No. 12 Bryanston Street, Portman Square, London, readdressed to Leigh Priory, Wingham, Kent, dated 25 July 1829. WLL / Wordsworth, Dora / 1 / 21
Rydal Mount My dear Mr. Quillinan, My And now to give you a history of ourselves - Father
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Wordsworth, William (1770-1850)
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eye problems
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trachoma
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Wordsworth, Mary (1770-1859)
The Rector is at present at the Isle of Man but enters upon his duties next week, my Mother means to go over to Whitehaven to settle her Child - Father & I probably shall accompany her - We were at Keswick on Wednesday - all our friends well but looking sadly pale & worn with pleasuring, they have so many friends about them - balls & plays & pic nickings & tea drinkings on the Islands &c &c. dear few one party was affectingly interesting -
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Coleridge, Sara (1802-1852)
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Southey, Edith May (1804-1871)
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going to balls
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Coleridge, Sara (1802-1852)
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Southey, Edith May (1804-1871)
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having a picnic
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Derwentwater
A Mr & Mrs Gould from Boston - the Lady a sweet Elegant Creature Sister to poor Goddart, the American from whom my Father & Mother &c parted on the Rigi & who was drowned three days after in the Lake of Zurick - I dare say you know the Doubtless you have seen by the papers that Now I think it is time to ask where you & yours are? & what ye are about? Holiday time is it not for your Darlings? & perhaps they are tumbling about in the hay field at Lee? Does Jemima return to Miss Boothe - by the way if the newspapers say true she & the Earl of Roscommon are in no comfortable situation I think - You are very sparing of your letters do write & tell us when we may look for you & our GodChild. [page break (4)]I have had I have not told you a word about your friend Barber's improvements you must come & see them he always enquires most particularly after you. Now you must be thoroughly wearied of my everlasting histories so with best love to your Darlings I release you & believe me Ever Your affte & faithful Dora Wordsworth Father's & Mother best & kindest rememberances - Postscript : Professor Wilson & Mr de Quincey are both in the country (writing at 90 degrees) Edward Quillinan Esqre., 12. Bryanston St., Portman Square, London.
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