Speddoch
Dumfries N.B
Monday Aug 1st 1859
My dear Papa,
Your letter, received today, befo both surprised and delighted me – for nothing could give us more pleasure than your proposed visit – I am only sorry that you can give us but two days for that is no time at all for seeing a new place – you do not say whether you bring a servant, but I suppose you do. Pray write a line when you have selected your train, that we may send the carriage to meet you – I did not think you were coming north again so soon, but on the contrary, fancied you meant to stay some time at Lacock – I write hurriedly, to catch an opportunity of sending this letter to Dumfries in time to go this evening. – I hope, as you say, that Charles may stay here a little longer, but of course, he can settled if he likes to do so after your arrival. –
from your affectionate daughter
Matilda
Lo Sposo desires me to say many things from him, but I have no time left to do so. – He thinks that the train most likely to suit you reaches Dumfries at 4-40. –