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Explains that she is Saltford House near Bath to visit Julia Kelly [n�e Boyd], formerly of Burfield Priory, and who married after the Sidgwicks left Clifton. Announces that she is on her way to see Mr and Mrs C. Ward at Stapleton, and then is going on to Cheltenham to see Mr and Mrs Lace. Reports that she got both HS' and AS's letters at Bedford, and that she found William at Oxford, suffering from a toothache. Adds that they discussed their winter gathering, and that William was agreeable to the proposal of staying at Sydenham. States that HS' Aunt Croft's siter and her husband are about to take up their residence there. Asks for HS' and AS's opinion. Mentions that Wellington College was proposed as a meeting place for all the family on Christmas Day, and states that she has written to Minnie to ask her about her plans. Intends to go to Rugby to enquire about a house. Regrets that HS could not see Minnie and her baby. Reports that Elizabeth 'still continues to take the place of nurse....' Thinks that HS' uncle at Bedford would be glad to see him, and suggests that he might give him 'some useful hints about his son William as to the books he ought to have....' Explains that the latter is in Mr Fanshawe's first class and has a good chance of an exhibition. Would like to hear about HS' German experiences. Describes her time with her friend Julia as quiet, but adds that there is little to do. States that she meant to see Old King's Parade and 'and all the neighbours who still remain', and that she might get to see Miss Powell.