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1868

April 28

I know I have heard a nightingale now from Mr Krishaws? drawing room even with window closed - and when opened felt this is no myth.

Emma unduly tenuous, a lesson not to expect appreciation for exertion - but try for a single mind "work for the work itself".

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She sees her error and writes that the Uncles, in council with herself, have decided for Richard to go to Sandhurst. I hope my conviction is correct. The best, as it appears, the only thing to be done.

May 2

Took up my abode in the Noel Road in attendance on Mr Hipkins my dentist - a matter of necessity, no option.

5

The removal of five teeth, scarcely worth a record, but that of thankfulness for past comfort and being kept from painful anticipations, at which I marvel; but, for God's goodness.

6

Mrs Addenbrook safely so far thro' the operation of a tumour removed from her neck - Mr Baker the operator Drs Bodington and Lakin present. May so valuable life long be spared.

Not an heir but heiress, a young Bellamite born at the Rookery.

9

Hotel Meeting - see next page.

12

Thos Vincent came home.

20

Richard's nomination for examination as a candidate for Commission in the Royal Marines came from Mr Bromley Davenport - who seconded my recommendation to the Rt Hon^b T L Cory 1st Lord of the Admiralty, many wires used to move the main spring, Mrs Robinson proposed the scheme and I laboured to achieve it.

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Ascension Day - I attended service at St Philips and afterwards underwent the severity of teething, a trial for one to bear, and the other to forbear {indecipherable text} them out) to persevere or give up {indecipherable text} Purgatory, I say Martyrdom {indecipherable text} at 14 Noel Road. Great Success. very thankful.