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Image #1 of letter: Elizabeth Longsdon (jnr) to John Longsdon, 29 August [?1810]

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[Annotation: Aug 29 1810?]

My dear Brother

I again embrace the opportunity
of writing to you with pleasure though I am
sorry for the cause of it, which deprives us
of the company of soo agreeable a Lady as M^rs
G Morewood. I am afraid this Letter will resem=
=ble your last which I thank you for, and
am very sorry the {?Handt^s} are not ready,
you will think it very strange when I tell
you we have made great exertions to make
this half dozen so very much engaged we
have been My Mother has no doubt menti=
=oned to you her ill state of health but she
is going to {?Bubnell} and I hope a little quiet
will have a good effect She as well as my
self, are much pleased with the idea of
your proposal which we intend to enjoy

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all winter as we are fearful the reality
is very doubtful. M^rs G Morewood is going
to bring her little girl here this afternoon
for the first time. M^r George and M^r W
Morewood have dined with us. I think little
Hellen a delightful little child, you will
find her very much improved. James talked
of {?courting} to you, but he does not seem as
if he would in time for this conveyance
Kate too intended it, but thinks she has
nothing new to tell you. We are both
in the hopes of a letter soon
Your very affectionate sisters,
E. Longsden
Longsdon Aug^st 29^th

The Rowdale Fmaily and many of your acquaint=
=ance desired to be remembered to you