Letter from Harold Speed from Onslow Studio, London, 28th July 1900

My Dear Robson,
How delighted we were to hear from you. I have often reproached myself for not writing but I find as no doubt you have that self reproach is no cure for procrastination, but I have been real glad to hear such good accounts of all of you from Anderton occasionally. I should much like to see you and Mrs Robson ( I nearly wrote Carmella) again also the interesting yougsters, so that if you come to London without giving me an opportunity of seeing you, a naturally forgiving nature will never forgive you. One hears occasionally of and from Coleman and I much look forward to a reunion one of these days on the enchanted island and often dream of peacock seas, turkey suppers, tarantillas in dim lit arab tents, etc. ~ rare good times. We shall be settling in the autumn in Holland Park Road near Anderton, a studio and small flat, but are off to the country now where I hope to paint. Clara joins me in sending hearty good wishes to Mrs Robson and yourself.
All health, prosperity and happiness to you.
Always there, Speed