Longdon June 3. 1810

My dear Brother
My Mother & Jane just re-
turned from Alport hearing of Mrs Morewoods
intended departure we both commence the
same employment. We have spent a week
very pleasantly with Miss Walther, who is
got into a delightful situation, & seems
quite comfortable. My Mother had enjoyed
her quiet week very much, she is better
for it, & I hope it will be of service to her.
My father and Kate came over on Thursday
to see us my Father brought his fishing rod
but was unsuccessful. This country is now
beautiful, and I do indeed wish you could
see Monsaldale but we must hope 'ere

Long to enjoy with you, the pleasure of seeing
that charming spot in perfection. I am glad
to find James in better spirits than we left
him, I suppose. The approaching drake sea
son engages his attention. I conclude this is
the first letter you have rec’d from him since
you mentioned it is one to one though I deliver
your message. My father I have not seen
yet, as he is not returned from Bakewell Fair
(3 o Clock) but James & Kate have been giving me some
anxious accounts of his household management
during our absence, he is not quite so well
calculated for that line as my Mother. You will
suppose I should not think of saying so did he
not sometimes like to concern himself a
little. Kate has been wondering when you will
write to her I tell her she must write again
and you will be under the necessity of un
covering it, but at this time you so far have

Plenty at once. I have just been informed
Marion is going to leave Walsham Street
her Father has taken a house at Cheethams
I do not recollect where it is, but as I un
derstand some where {^^rather} in the country. I hope
her health will be better. I hope before long to
be favoured with a letter from you, which you
know is always so welcome to,
Your very affectionate sister
E Longsdon

Mr J Longden
London