247 - Rebekah Bateman to Thomas Bateman, 1788

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My Dear Mr B
I receiv’d your wellcome letter this
morning was glad to hear you were all well & that the
dear little Boy still continues easy without his
mother & as I find this to be the case we think to
prolong our stay till sometime next week
the weather being so good is an inducement
especially as I don’t know that I may ever see
yorkshire again. Sister & I have this morng
been taking a walk to Mr Dentons he desires
me to tell you it is all right about the
weight of ye Cotton = We are going this afternoon to
drink tea with Mr Calvert & tomorrow at Mrs
Dinwiddies Mothers Mrs D sets out on Monday
to Manchesr so I mean to write by her which
will be a sufficient apology for ye shortness
of my letter – we beg joint duty & respects to all
relations and friends Miss L with ye rest of ye family
present respects to you
I remain
My Dr B your truly affectionate
Wife R Bateman
Leeds
[date illegible] 1788
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Mr Bateman
Mercht
Levers Row
Manchester
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My Dear Mr B
I receiv’d your wellcome letter this
morning was glad to hear you were all well & that the
dear little Boy still continues easy without his
mother & as I find this to be the case we think to
prolong our stay till sometime next week
the weather being so good is an inducement
especially as I don’t know that I may ever see
yorkshire again. Sister & I have this morng
been taking a walk to Mr Dentons he desires
me to tell you it is all right about the
weight of ye Cotton = We are going this afternoon to
drink tea with Mr Calvert & tomorrow at Mrs
Dinwiddies Mothers Mrs D sets out on Monday
to Manchesr so I mean to write by her which
will be a sufficient apology for ye shortness
of my letter – we beg joint duty & respects to all
relations and friends Miss L with ye rest of ye family
present respects to you
I remain
My Dr B your truly affectionate
Wife R Bateman
Leeds
[date illegible] 1788
[new page]
[cut] page of a sermon?
[new page]
Mr Bateman
Mercht
Levers Row
Manchester
Single
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Rebekah Bateman to Thomas Bateman, 1788

Expressing gratitude for news that William is well and isn't missing her, seeking permission to remain in Yorkshire as the weather is good, and providing details of the friends and acquaintances she has seen during her visit.

Bateman Family Papers

OSB MSS 32 Box 1, Folder 6 [12]

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University

1788

1788

Leeds

[Yorkshire, England]

Mr Bateman, Merchant, Levers Row, Manchester

[Lancashire, England]

  • reporting
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  • happy
  • hopeful
  • positive

  • opening
  • throughout (consistent)

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Person: Rebekah Bateman
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primary author

  • drinking
  • visiting
  • walking

separation

  • affection
  • grateful
  • happy

weather

  • marriage
  • motherhood

Person: William Bateman
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our dear little boy

other

childhood

easy

happy