| Description | Captain Murray has called: he knew the country that John is now in, having been there after the mutiny [the Indian Rebellion of 1857] and he described its terrible heat. Murray is a conservator of forests and considers the gum tree very beautiful. Mary compliments John on his geometric exercise, 'very pretty', and she will try to emulate this, having a pair of silver mounted compasses from Halstead, sent by Miss Chambers. She sympthasises on the loss of his ring and offers one of her own as a replacement. She thinks John should have a ring made for her from the two old diamond rings that belonged to Miss Cornwallis. She is weak and shaky, describing her illness. She sent three business letters on Friday, writing directly to Drew and Wilkinson, since they can expect nothing from 'ERP' [Edward Power], and she has requested to release him [from his trustee role]. She complained to the manager of the bank about the lack of information, sending a copy of Mr Cocker's letter saying he had not received arrears of mortgage interest. |