1503 - James Watt (III) to his father, James Watt (II), 22 November 1779

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Winson Green. November 22d 1779



Hond Papa



I write these few lines with plea=

=sure to inform you that our Christmas Vacation is

drawing nigh, for we break up on the 23d of next month

I am at this time in good health as

are all friends at Birmingham and I shall be

very glad to hear the same respecting yourself.

My Sister joins in love to you

with

Hond Papa

Your dutiful Son

James Watt

P. S. Mr Kerr and Anderson desire their

com{?p}liments to you



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Mr Watt

[change hand] J. Watt. Winson Green [change hand] Mr Wilsons

[change hand] Novr 22d 1779 [change hand] Clacewater near

Truro [change hand] 4

Cornwall
Winson Green. November 22d 1779



Hond Papa



I write these few lines with plea=

=sure to inform you that our Christmas Vacation is

drawing nigh, for we break up on the 23d of next month

I am at this time in good health as

are all friends at Birmingham and I shall be

very glad to hear the same respecting yourself.

My Sister joins in love to you

with

Hond Papa

Your dutiful Son

James Watt

P. S. Mr Kerr and Anderson desire their

com{?p}liments to you



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Mr Watt

[change hand] J. Watt. Winson Green [change hand] Mr Wilsons

[change hand] Novr 22d 1779 [change hand] Clacewater near

Truro [change hand] 4

Cornwall
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James Watt (III) to his father, James Watt (II), 22 November 1779

James reports that he is in good health and looking forward to the school holidays. He sends reports of good health and compliments from other friends and family, including his older sister Margaret.

Watt, James and Family Papers

MS 3219/4/1/1/8/4

Library of Birmingham

1779

11

22

November 22 1779

Winson Green [Birmingham, Worcester, England]

Clacewater near, Truro, Cornwall [England]

People
Person: James Watt (jnr)
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childhood

well

  • affection
  • happy
  • hopeful
  • love

  • duty
  • education

school

  • childhood
  • filial
  • siblings

Person: Margaret Watt (jnr)
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other

  • childhood
  • youth

love

  • filial
  • siblings

How to Cite

James Watt (III) to his father, James Watt (II), 22 November 1779, 22111779: Library of Birmingham, Watt, James and Family Papers, MS 3219/4/1/1/8/4

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