449 - Elizabeth Wilson to Rebekah Bateman, 14 April 1791

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My Dear Sister
London April 14 1791
I take the first convenient opportunity of
writing a few lines to let you see I have not forgot you
I should have been glad if you had wrote me a line
before this but I suppose you knew I had heard from
Manchester from others which made you content to be
Silent. I hope you are not waiting for me writing
first but should that have been the case I desire
you will soon answer this. I want to know how
you your Husband & son are – I am afraid William
has forgot me already that he would not send his love
in his Grandmothers letter because he had no cherries –
We have often talked of him since we came – I wish I
could see him a bit. I make no doubt but you
have often thought of me in my new situation
having before experienced what it was to leave home
though not at so great a distance which makes some
difference. I have been much better than I expected my
spirits keep up wonderfully considering – but indeed I
have been so much among company that I have
[vertical left side] My Cousin Bec desires you will call at Miss Ashtons & tell her that she cannot
Match her Sattin at any of the Shops & she desires Miss A will let her know
Whether she must get it dyed as it is – If Miss A tells you you can send word when you write
but {?please} you will do soon.
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& she says she will continue it till the season is over –
she seems pleased with the idea of a sister she has not
once forgot to call me by that name but I cannot yet
begin to stile her the same thought I have been more
used to call sister than her – She says she could like
to see Mrs Bateman & I am sure I could like it too.
I would have you begin thinking about [damaged]
you will {^come} & do not wait till you are wanted [damaged]
I wish you to take opportunities when you have them
without thinking of me. My Aunt & Cousin Pearsons
are quite pleased that I am come so near them they
are all in very good spirits Betsey is glad to have
another Man Cousin They have called twice upon me
& this afternoon they are coming to Drink Tea.
Mr Priestley called here this week & talked to me
In his old way he seemed as if he could scarce believe
it true that I was here he said who would have thought
that you & I must have lived in London he enquired very
kindly after you he had heard you was but in a poor state
of health. Mr Wilson & Rebeca join me in love to my Pap &
Mamma tell the latter I will answer her very acceptable
letter very soon. Accept of love yourself & present the same
to Mr Bateman & Willm from yours sincerely Eliz Wilson
[vertical left side] remember me to your Brother Willm & all Relatives & enquiring friends.
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Mrs Bateman
Levers-Row
Manchester
{?obliterates}
My Dear Sister
London April 14 1791
I take the first convenient opportunity of
writing a few lines to let you see I have not forgot you
I should have been glad if you had wrote me a line
before this but I suppose you knew I had heard from
Manchester from others which made you content to be
Silent. I hope you are not waiting for me writing
first but should that have been the case I desire
you will soon answer this. I want to know how
you your Husband & son are – I am afraid William
has forgot me already that he would not send his love
in his Grandmothers letter because he had no cherries –
We have often talked of him since we came – I wish I
could see him a bit. I make no doubt but you
have often thought of me in my new situation
having before experienced what it was to leave home
though not at so great a distance which makes some
difference. I have been much better than I expected my
spirits keep up wonderfully considering – but indeed I
have been so much among company that I have
[vertical left side] My Cousin Bec desires you will call at Miss Ashtons & tell her that she cannot
Match her Sattin at any of the Shops & she desires Miss A will let her know
Whether she must get it dyed as it is – If Miss A tells you you can send word when you write
but {?please} you will do soon.
[new page]

& she says she will continue it till the season is over –
she seems pleased with the idea of a sister she has not
once forgot to call me by that name but I cannot yet
begin to stile her the same thought I have been more
used to call sister than her – She says she could like
to see Mrs Bateman & I am sure I could like it too.
I would have you begin thinking about [damaged]
you will {^come} & do not wait till you are wanted [damaged]
I wish you to take opportunities when you have them
without thinking of me. My Aunt & Cousin Pearsons
are quite pleased that I am come so near them they
are all in very good spirits Betsey is glad to have
another Man Cousin They have called twice upon me
& this afternoon they are coming to Drink Tea.
Mr Priestley called here this week & talked to me
In his old way he seemed as if he could scarce believe
it true that I was here he said who would have thought
that you & I must have lived in London he enquired very
kindly after you he had heard you was but in a poor state
of health. Mr Wilson & Rebeca join me in love to my Pap &
Mamma tell the latter I will answer her very acceptable
letter very soon. Accept of love yourself & present the same
to Mr Bateman & Willm from yours sincerely Eliz Wilson
[vertical left side] remember me to your Brother Willm & all Relatives & enquiring friends.
[new page]
Mrs Bateman
Levers-Row
Manchester
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Elizabeth Wilson to Rebekah Bateman, 14 April 1791

Apologising for writing out of turn and mildly reproving her for not writing, wondering how William is and expressing concern he will forget her, she has been remarkably well despite moving to London and missing her family in Manchester, updates on the health of Aunt and Cousin Pearson, and Mr Priestley.

Bateman Family Papers

OSB MSS 32 Box 2, Folder 36 (3)

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University

1791

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April 14 1791

[??Islington??, ??London??, England]

Mrs Bateman, Levers Row, Manchester

[Lancashire, England]

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Person: Elizabeth Wilson
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Person: William Bateman
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