| Description | The majority of these letters are written to John Howard Galton at school at Oxford and at college at Glasgow. Some letters are written to him during his tour of Europe in 1817 and 1818, and a further group of letters postdate his return in 1818. The early letters chiefly contain news about the animals and birds at Dudson, and about John Howard's garden. Other letters focus on the social engagements and activities of members of the family, and often give details about visits by family friends. Many letters written before 1817 concern a fictional military campaign, in which both Hubert and John Howard have a defined role, and are given military titles. Letters written after 1817 largely concern family and social matters, particularly relating to Hubert Galton's life with his wife and children, but also contain news about his father and sisters at Dudson following the death of their mother. |