[From Lady Nicolls, wife of General Sir Edward Nicolls, to Jane Waters, about the death of her mother, Elizabeth Waters, wife of Thomas Waters, R.M.]
Addressed to Miss Jane Waters, Hook, Nr.Surbiton, Surrey
[On black-edged mourning paper.]
2 Hew Vanbrugh Terrace
Blackheath
17th June 74
My Dear Jane
It was with a sad heart I saw the announcement of your dear Mother’s death in the “Times” of Monday. The loss to you all is very great, but she has gone to her reward. Her life has been a well spent one, she has made her duties the occupation of her whole life, and ever since I have known her I have considered her one of the best wives and Mothers I ever met with. I am grieved to think of your poor Father, who must now be a great age and I would be glad if you would let me hear how he is, and how your sisters are. Pray give my kindest regards to them, in which my daughter joins
Believe me
Very truly your
Eleanor Nicolls