Little Longsdon 11th May 1803

My dear James
You will have by this time received,
your Fathers letter, written to you last Sunday.
I am very glad to inclose your for pairs of Cotton
Hose, and your Nankeen trousers, the former, I dare
say you want, but the weather is too cold for wearing
the latter. I send them in a box, if it is useful to
you let it remain at Nottingham, and bring your
things home in the hair trunk you have with
with you at Midsummer - I have been
much engaged during the time your Father has been
his journey, as you will see, when I have the plea=
=sure to see you at Longsdon. Mr B Bapsley gives me
a very good account of your looks. I know you
would have great pleasure in seeing him.

I am going (if all is well in the morning over
to Chesterfield, to stay one night only, and bring back
with me your grandmother – who I hope will make
some stay with us. I shall just have the opportu
=nity of seeing your Sister, who was well on
Monday. Katharine is well, and sends her love to
you – your Father is gone down to Bakewell,
but I expect he will write you a few lines, on
the other side – I am very much engaged this even
=ing, and must hope you will excuse my writing
more. Your Uncle is well and would send his
remembrance if he knew I was writing.
God bless you, my dear James, I am most
affectionately yours,
Eliz’th Longsdon

James Longsdon Jun'r
The Rev'n John Blanchards
Nottingham