File 1/34. - Frances Bunsen and Charles Bunsen,

Thanks Augusta for drawings in Mr Dodwell's packet and Mrs Waddington for letter and tells of reading parts to Emily and Mrs Drewe and of their reactions; account of her health and baby's and of unsuccessful attempt to inoculate him against cowpox, describes baptism on May 17, names guests, describes service and refreshments - candle, ice and cake; mentions Emily and Mr Manley's anniversary ball; tells of sorrow of Mrs Drewe who is on point of returning to England to two of her daughters, both ill and one dying, and thereby being separated from her other two daughters who enjoyed better health in the Italian climate; Emily's account of a very ugly monument to Sir J. Puttney; caustic remarks about Rob Roy which she has read recently. [Charles Bunsen] writes of Mr Brandis's intention to send lines in next letter; account of second attempt at inoculation; Mr Brandis is to leave Rome at end of June; arrangements for Mrs Drewe's departure, appartment being returned to Charles Bunsen; compliments of Mr Niebuhr and conveys his preference for Tales of my Landlord to Waverley.