Bettle, Mary Ann, 1862-08-04

Letter: London, to "My dear sisters"

ALS. Bettle writes to her sisters while traveling in England for the sake of her husband's health. She describes London, and the towns, castles, and people they have seen. She frets over their absence from the United States during the Civil War: "If I had the direction of things I would return in the next steamer, but then I remember that dear S[amuel Bettle, Jr.] came for his health." Also discussed are Edward Bettle and Mary Ann's negative reaction to his planning a pleasure trip to England while his country is in turmoil.