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sent me – we have had flattering accounts
of little Robert Taylor – his intellect are not
injured – and he is slowly recovering his health.
Mr E thinks of going to N– as soon as he
sees his pork put away – his business calls
him there for a few days – I shall probably have
plenty of folk about me – for the girls are expecting
Mr B. Wilson from P– d with [?]
for Christmas frolic – how I wish my darling
Liza coul be here to join in the merriment
[?] [?] her she is to use our old [woman?] saying
"the apple of my eye" I received her letter with yours but have not time to answer it to
day – [?] kind [?] to oblige me in this way
deserve a special return –
You left one of your precious cambric [?]
and knowing how much you value them I shall
take care not to wear it out in the service of
the snuff box. With our affectionate love
to you all I have only time to [sub?]
My self – your sister
A Eyre
December 13th 1817