Ffeil 2/50. - M[aria] Shirley and W. A. Shirley to Janette and [Thomas] Waddington,

Expresses her sympathy on death of daughter and thankfulness for T[om] W's complete restoration to health; very sorry to hear of new misfortune to manufactory wheel; hopes to see them at Shirley should they come to England in spring but will travel to see them in Isle of Wight if necessary; her own son's health; refers to Henrietta's child; is sorry not to have seen or heard from Mrs Money and daughter, Mary, who are in England for James money's marriage to Charlotte Noel; refers to Mr Elliott's death; sends love to T[om] W and W[illiam] H[enry] and asks about Francis. [WAS] sympathises with Thomas Waddington on loss of daughter; discusses some money matters.