| Description | Letter to George Berry, Leith, from his daughter Mary at Holbeck, Hamburg, thanking him for writing when he is so busy, her efforts to learn German, asking after the Hendersons, asking for more money from John Booth (her mother's cousin), news of the Booths. Letter to Betsy Berry, Leith, from her daughter Mary as above, glad to hear that she had enjoyed her country trip, the disadvantage of wearing white in Hamburg, other requirements for clothing, velvet for bonnets, visits to the opera, sending a book to her cousin George Barclay. Letter to Emma Berry, Leith, from her sister Mary Berry, as above, sorry to hear of her sore throat, looking forward to account of her visit to Dunblane and the Bridge of Allan, hoping it was not too windy at Stirling Castle, asking about Miss Carnegie's marriage. Letter to George and Ina Berry from their sister Mary, as above, hoping they are well and getting on with their lessons. Letter to Jessie Berry from her sister Mary as above, hoping she is teaching Elisa well, asking about the zoological gardens, July 1840 |