File 1/57. - Frances Bunsen and Charles Bunsen,

Mentions sending Ranunculus roots in the autumn when they are not in blossom; gives account of daily occupations and of progress of two boys; conveys Francesco Savetti's message to Lucy that it is impossible for him to marry, his material circumstances having altered considerably due to large ransom extracted from father by robbers; approves of Mr Wade Browne who has many qualities even if he has no great abilities; informs her mother of Mrs Erskine's departure from Rome; disapproves strongly of Mr James Russell, recommended to them by George Waddington, who is very abusive of Lord Byron; informs Mrs Waddington that Lord Byron is in Ravenna with a Marchesa to whom he has been constant for eight months. [Charles Bunsen] gives details of circumstances of death of father; says he cannot accept Emily's legacy to H as a favour from Mr Manley and therefore could not touch a farthing unless Mr Manley were to sign a declaration of acceptance of the whole of Emily's will; thinks that an establishment in England is the best place for the sum to accumulate; says he himself will write to Mr Irvine at London.