Dearest Edward – What a surprise – four calling birds arrived this morning. They are very sweet, even if they do call rather loudly – they make telephoning impossible but I expect they’ll calm down when they get used to their new home. Anyway, I’m very grateful – of course I am.
Love from Emily
My darling Edward – You do think of the most original presents; whoever thought of sending anybody three French hens? Do they really come all the way from France? It’s a pity that we have no chicken coops, but I expect we will find some.
Thank you, anyway, they’re heaven.
Your loving Emily
My dearest darling Edward – The two turtle doves arrived this morning and are cooing away in the pear tree as I write. I am so touched and grateful.
With undying love, as always, Emily
A few years ago I sent this lovely 12 Days of Christmas Correspondence to family and friends in an e-mail each day.
I thought it might be nice on my blog this year
My dearest darling – That partridge, in that lovely little pear tree! What an enchanting, romantic, poetic present! Bless you and thank you.
Your deeply loving Emily
from Miriam with love