Homepage

Record

LevelItem
Finding Number (Click this to view full catalogue structure)Shaw/62
TitleLetter from Elizabeth Shaw to John Shaw at Manchester
Extent1 item
Date26 November 1823
DescriptionLetter written from Wolverhampton. She has been ill, having caught cold when obliged to stay in the brew house because of Anne's scalded foot. The children also have coughs now the weather is so damp, and Elizabeth shows concern for John's health. She wishes John a happy birthday and awaits his approaching visit. A certain parcel has not yet arrived. Potatoes are very expensive at present - 4/6 a bag. The water pump is faulty. News of tenants at Gotenhill: one chimney smokes so much that a window has to be left open.
Access StatusOpen
    Skip to main content

    Useful Links

    Showcase

    Some of our most significant collections

    Explore showcase