December 16th 1881 - Letter from Julius Sladden to his wife, Eugénie Sladden

The Steam Brewery
Office, 46 High Street
Evesham

Dec 16 1881

My Dearest Wife,

Your letter of yesterday only came to hand this afternoon.  I think I shall come through London to-morrow as Saturday trains are often late and there is not much margin of times at Reading, I expect to reach Surbiton about 7 P.M. but ask Fanny not to wait dinner for me beyond the normal time.  I heard from Ash to-day they seem to expect that we shall stay at Austen Gardener's.  The chicks are very well but I have so much to do that I must defer all news till we meet.  With best love

I am always
Your affect Husband

Julius Sladden