Chipping Norton
2nd January 1879
My dearest Husband,
Edith is holding Baby so I can write you a line, the little fellow does not seem quite the thing, he had the stomach-ache very much yesterday & was sick several times, but gave me rather a better night.
I shall be so glad when I am with you, as I get anxious when there is anything the matter, being so ignorant about all little baby’s ailments.
I called on Mrs Bamford & Mrs Jackson yesterday, the former was out I am sorry to say, I have sent Nurse her money & find on settling my accounts that I have nearly £4 left so hope that will do; Carey’s have not sent their book yet, so I don’t know how much that will be.
I am so looking forward to having you home tomorrow, it is so dull being all alone & the weather makes it worse. I am going upstairs now to pack my big trunk.
Goodbye my own darling, God bless you
Ever your loving wife
Eugénie N Sladden
