Letter from Laura Riddell, Pallaveram near Madras, India, to her son Henry [in England]

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Infrequency of his correspondence; return to London in August; Indian Civil Service examinations; longing for the family to be reunited again; birthday money; his future career; financial status of any future wife; possibility of marrying Lottie Crombie; Alec Crombie’s yacht; new home; quiet lifestyle; improving health; train to Madras; studies; magazines

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