686 - Elizabeth Nicholson to Mary-Ann Nicholson, 26 February 1805

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Travis Mill Febry 26th 1805
My Dear Sister
You will be glad to hear
that we arrived safe at Travis Mill about
two o’clock on Sunday Afternoon, after a
Morning of encessant rain, and a very un=
=pleasant journey. We found the family
at the Mill all well, then at the Isle
were all well, except Bessey who has been
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for above a week very much Indisposed
she is rather better this morning. We have
not been much favoured with the weather
hitherto. My Father intends going to
Huddersfield tomorrow he expects to day
to finish the business he came about
My Father my cousin Hannah
Desire their love to all at home. I believe
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I shall bring you a letter from Miss
Hannah Roberts when I return as she
has been waiting for an opportunity
of answering your letter, give my love
to all at home. Adieu from your affect
Sister Elizabeth Nicholson
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[change hand] Travis Mill Feby 26th 1805
E Nicholson to M A N
Rec:d 28th Feby
Ans:d
[original hand} Miss Nicholson
Gateacre
Near Liverpool
Travis Mill Febry 26th 1805
My Dear Sister
You will be glad to hear
that we arrived safe at Travis Mill about
two o’clock on Sunday Afternoon, after a
Morning of encessant rain, and a very un=
=pleasant journey. We found the family
at the Mill all well, then at the Isle
were all well, except Bessey who has been
[new page]
for above a week very much Indisposed
she is rather better this morning. We have
not been much favoured with the weather
hitherto. My Father intends going to
Huddersfield tomorrow he expects to day
to finish the business he came about
My Father my cousin Hannah
Desire their love to all at home. I believe
[new page]
I shall bring you a letter from Miss
Hannah Roberts when I return as she
has been waiting for an opportunity
of answering your letter, give my love
to all at home. Adieu from your affect
Sister Elizabeth Nicholson
[new page]
[change hand] Travis Mill Feby 26th 1805
E Nicholson to M A N
Rec:d 28th Feby
Ans:d
[original hand} Miss Nicholson
Gateacre
Near Liverpool
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Elizabeth Nicholson to Mary-Ann Nicholson, 26 February 1805

A short letter telling her of their safe arrival at Travis Mill despite incessant rain, providing an update on Bessy's indisposition, their father is going to Huddersfield

Nicholson Family Papers

MSS 1041 1805 (124)

John Rylands Library

1805

2

26

Febry 26th 1805

Travis Mill

[Manchester, Lancashire, England]

Miss Nicholson, Gateacre, near Liverpool

[Lancashire, England]

reporting

  • happy
  • positive

throughout (inconsistent)

21-40%

People
Person: Elizabeth Nicholson
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primary author

travel

  • childhood
  • youth

safe

  • affection
  • love

weather

Person: Elizabeth Hatfield
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primary addressee

  • disorder
  • ill-health
  • recovery
  • unwell

  • body - improving
  • health - improving