1857:01:11 John Webster to GW

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Title

1857:01:11 John Webster to GW

Subject

A parcel; travelling by train; GW's accommodation; cold weather

Description

Webster assures GW she needn't worry about the parcel she sent. He describes his dislike of travelling by train. Suggests GW find warmer accommodation & wrap up well.

Creator

J. Webster

Publisher

Y-Wilson

Date

1857:01:11? (date on letterhead seems to be January 19th)

Contributor

Y-Wilson

Rights

JPG rights reserved. Text public domain.

Relation

Grace Webster Life and Works

Format

Letter & envelope (penny red)

Language

English

Type

Personal correspondence (penny red)

Identifier

GW

Coverage

TO: 21 Montague Street

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Text

Jany 19th

 

My dear Grace

I write in haste to reply to your letter received yesterday merely to say you need have no more anxiety about the parcel and to thank you once & once again for the trouble you took and no doubt you // did all that was right in sending it by the train you are in the habit of sending by – I speak in all ignorance of such matters but I seldom go by train. I cannot get over conquer my dislike to the Tunnels. I have therefore given up travelling any distance[.] it was quite a shock last year to go to Dover[.] // I am very sorry that your home is so cold[.] I would in fine weather look about for another & ask your acquaintances to look out for you in their walks about Town[.] In the mean time you must wear warm haps and wraps according to the weather[.] I should not at all like the cold winds you describe[.] you are quite right to avoid them – always affectionately John Webster

Original Format

Holograph letter

Files

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Citation

J. Webster, “1857:01:11 John Webster to GW,” The Life and Works of Grace Webster, accessed April 20, 2024, https://gracewebster.omeka.net/items/show/55.