Letter from Edward Thomas to his wife, Helen Thomas. Archival reference: 424/1/1/1/1/140
26.1.1900

My dearest friend,

I have been anxiously expecting a letter from you, tho (sic) I daresay it was my turn to write. So your letter relieved me this morning, in spite of the news about Nurse and Irene. It was impossible for me to write for I have been over my head in work all the day, with scarcely time to eat and sleep. Still, I always get a spell (sometimes a long one) in the open air, with Morgan.

Haynes's letter is certainly whimsical and characteristic. His home

address is
18 Craven Hill,
Hyde Park, W

I hope your pecuniary necessities will not be long : you see. I have continually to be spending, on books for example, and on lunch when I spend Sundae, (sic) out of doors. Also, Mother delaying to send the requisite, I have to pay bills that should be paid by her.

However don't worry. I hope soon to have news from one of the half dozen papers I am trying. Perhaps Haynes will be able to do something - if necessary - before March.

My head is silly of it for nothing but (illegible) You really must pardon me. So (illegible) Philip for me and do not be angry. I will write again when paid.

Goodbye, my own sweet little one Helen, I am ever wholly yours
Edwa (sic)