| Description | Particular entries include accounts of the ill-health of her children and herself in February and March. She notes that Dr Young came and vaccinated the whole household on 29 March. There are trips to London, where Charlotte visits an international exhibition and the Royal Academy, whilst Fred goes to a concert at the Royal Albert Hall. Charlotte also makes mention of her travelling by 'underground railway' on 31 July. The family holiday was made to Brighton in September and October and there were frequent visits to the beach, the Pier and the race course.
Matters of topical interest include Fred's reading of the 'sad account of the revolutionary state of Paris', 21 March.
Reading matter includes 'The Hidden Life', 'The Spirit of Mortification', several other pieces by Rev T. T. Carter, Eckhardt's book on Russia, spiritual meditations, 'Life of Saint Francis de Sales', 'Friar Thomas', and 'Rob Roy Canoe Cruise'.
Loose enclosure comprises calling card of Rev George Cosby White. |