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1868
June
22
What a week of suffering and anxiety our poor friends have gone through, our sympathy warmly with them. Now alas all is over; her hearts desire, "rest, and a baby by her side" but not as we would have it, God has ordered it, and on the bed of death, we see its fulfilment. I can never forget it. May He who gave and took away have marked his dispensation with mercy. Rest is to her body; Peace be to her soul.
She was in labour six days and nights - delivered of a boy on Sunday, died next day June 22.
June 24
Thankfulness at first then some degree of pride and weakness enough; to triumph over opposition and a snub Richard stands creditable on the Sandhurst List. Today, the 29 we hear he is one for the Royal Marines, (but not of them).
27
Mrs Lakin buried at Tamworth
Newscutting - The Royal Military College - listing successful candidates - R Holbeche
Newscutting - Royal Naval College June 27 - looks like R Holbeche came last in try for the Royal Marines
Richard went up under disadvantage - five or six months of doubt and anxiety at home, without the help others were having, and much to crush his energy, under it he acted a good part and encouraged an indulgent kind mother to gratify his wishes; May he continue to merit it and comfort her.
July 9
News of Trevanions death in India.
25
Mrs Hayward after a week's illness died at the Manor.
25
Cole's Gardens opened.
30
A sad event under Dr Lakins roof, a young Irish housemaid died after a week's illness and agony of pain. Many terrible brain cases during the last fortnight.
Newscutting re Birmingham Banking Company July 68