From Alice, Lucy [sisters] and Keate [brother] to Beatrice, 9 January 1888
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The letter from Alice comments on a 'scandal' regarding Maud Rogers who was not at home when Alice called but actually was, afterwards, Miss Rogers was found to be unwell in bed. Comments on Mrs. Davis, Mother visiting Lady Hamilton who will arrange for Alice to meet some 'nice Englishmen', Frank ordered a cab for Alice, Percy Parsons and Mr Goldsmidt, a pretty new dress, shoes, description of events at the ball and of aristocratic guests Marquis and Marchioness of Drogheda, Lord Dalrymple, Annie Mitchell, prize giving.
The letter from Lucy comments on family news, Alice, Frank, a birthday gift.
The letter from Keate is obviously written by a very young child. Comments on the house, Willi staying with the Grahams, and requests some shells from Maria Island.
The letter from Alice is fragile and difficult to read.
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