Letter from Sir Robert and Lady Catherine Herries to John Dickenson, written in two parts: the first is from Sir Robert, the second from Lady Herries.
Sir Robert thanks Dickenson for his welcome letter which acted as a 'cordial' to his wife. He continues on the poor health of Lady Herries, of the Dickensons being in Northampton and on Cheltenham. Sir Robert believes that the thousand or so people who come to Cheltenham annually for the waters and return home cured that 'a great proportion' do so from the purer air here. He continues briefly on the subjects of the best roads and accommodation for the Dickensons' travel to Devonshire.
Lady Herries could not allow the letter to go without writing even if only to send her love. She writes on her pleasure at hearing of Louisa's recovery and on her own health.
Dated at Cheltenham.