4 October 1887

This letter was sent by 8-year-old Muriel Jervis to her mother while she was staying at a boarding-house in Hove.

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Transcript

4 York Road

My dear Mother

Come for me on Saturday. I am not happy here. Do come for me on Saturday! And when I go to bed I cry. I miss you so and father – I am nearly crying now. I send my best love to you all. And hope I shall see you on Saturday.

from Muriel