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Hodgson of Clopton House: Correspondence and diary notes

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From Eliza Hodgson (Lilly), Clopton, to Frank Hodgson,Rome She thanks him for his letter but is sorry to hear that he is not as jolly as he might be. It is the day after the festivities which were a great success. She goes on to describe them and those who attended. Lord Leigh's son, Caldicote came for the night. She thinks that every girl enjoyed herself. Papa, Mama and O are going to Arbury till Monday. James takes his horses. Emily was staying at Mrs Harding's (Baraset) last week. It was a relief. They have had agreat deal of rain lately. Several little bills have come for him. The Batchelors are giving a Ball on the 9th. She does not know what they will go as.