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Bought two H[ogs]h[ea]d sof Sherry, which he will send to them on a boat leaving 12 [April]; Matthew can have one of the H[ogs]h[ea]ds if he wants it, if not she can give it to someone else if she doesn't want it; also bought Port wine, which will be shipped to them in about a month; Matthew may also have a portion of the wine; asks that if Matthew does not want any, she offer it to Mrs. King before anyone else; Fontaine was to start work at Fawcett Preston and Co[mpany] today; he will work in the modeling rooms first making models for the casting; he had to buy his own toool; Fontaine seems excited about the work; William has nothing to do; William and Fontaine overstayed their welcome last week, which he lectured them for; Fontaine called Tom Bold; would like Tobin to learnn the business in New York before he goes to China; (19 April) is exercising more often since they are staying New Brighton; usually goes for a walk in the mornings; took walks in Poulton, Seacombe, and Wallsea; saw William Carson on the Seacombe Ferry; also saw the Reverend Alfred J. Thomlin, who gaves him news of his family and invited him to visit his home; plans to visit Mr. Rob[er]t Heath for a few days after he [RM] returns from New Brighton; likes the English climate and has grown fat; wishes she could come visit Mary Wakefield, and that he could trade places with her in 4th Street; asks if she can come to England if Tobin goes to China. 8pp. ALS