| Description | She thinks it evident that she should read Sir J [John] Coleridge's speech. She is satisfied to have believed the [Tichborne] claimant: the weight of testimony against him is 'unimaginable' and Mary is bewildered by the weakness of his case. John has bemoaned the slow progress of the law, but if Tichborne's genuine letters had been known, no-one would have backed him. John's letters are coming rapidly. Mary has had bronchitis and therefore she will not start on Tuesday, her departure will depend on her health. She discusses their relationship. Mary is refreshed by Beatrice's impressions of the Thanksgiving and sends the letter to John [the procession for the recovery of the Prince of Wales, 27 February 1872]. She hopes that John will come back as soon as he can, as he is 'nearly used up'. |