2110-2-5-9

TERLING PLACE, WITHAM, ESSEX.

Aug: 1: 1910

My dearest old mother

I hope this will get to you to-morrow, but as to-day is Bank Holiday it may be delayed. I should have written yesterday. We came down here on Saturday afternoon & have been having the first really

bright days for a month. Lord Bob Cecil [ST: Lord Robert, afterwards Lord Cecil], Gerald Balfour, Sir F. [ST: Frederick] & Lady Lugard, Sir Charles Elliot, & Frank Tennant's girls are the party - a very nice one & not too large.

Yesterday we all went to Church, which is next door in the Park. Lord Rayleighs [ST: (scientist)] reading of the lesson is very fine. To day it is very warm

& I shall play golf with Bob Cecil. I think I value him as much as any friend I have. He is very able & a very fine character. We had a postcard from the Ladykin, who seems to be enjoying Bankton

I am wondering how you are. I don't like the reports of your health, wee body. Tell Nan that Miss Strutt was

asking affectionately after her; she says she once met her.

We go back to London to-morrow morning, & I shall be very busy for the rest of the month

Much love to all

Your affectionate son

John