Box 1

"A very-very happy New Year to you both and many more of them- at least some of your dreams have been realised- one of great achievement- as I am sure it will be..."

"What has become of you - where were and are you - and why didn't I hear from you. There is considerable news of Bernard- you will have heard some of it from his brothers..."

"Thank you so awfully for the drawing. You spoil me, but I am putting them all away together- of course- and some day they will be yours again..."

"Yes our letters crossed- the one I wrote was in answer to your letter with the Cornwall drawing- which continues to give me so much pleasure..."

"I have seen Fisher twice - they are off tomorrow on a tour[?] and only pass thought Paris on their return to London...."

"Your drawings for the tomb came two days ago. It is perfectly realised- so noble and everlasting- it is the best portrait of Gertrude- her character and her quality..."

"This morning I sent you the marble cutter's scale drawing (in centimeters) naturally. You must please pay attention to an attrocious drawing called "elevation"...

"It is a great relief to me to know that you are satisfied with the marble cutter's specifications. I had been so put off by this vulgarisation (in the lower left hand corner) of your so perfect drawing..."

"The drawings have just come and I am trying to get the marble cutter but every one is off north now (and quite rightly) and won't come back again until Wednesday...."

"At last I have time to write you all there is to say but first of all to tell you very deeply I regret the unnecessary anxiety I caused you...."