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Nancy (A.C.) May to Priscilla May n.d. c.1830 Ampthill My Dear Sister, I herewith send thee an exact pattern as thou desired, I question if thou are able to get winders like it, neither do I think they will look well too long, this of course is a matter of taste. Many thanks to dear Mother for her very kind letter, it is truly delightful to hear Aunt A is getting on so nicely, I hope she will not get overdone with callers at Yearly Meeting, she really ought not to see anyone a 2nd time. As I hear no complaints of Aunt H I conclude she is better. So to the old story of my own health, if I tell the truth it must be that I am not very bright, this attack has been of longer continuance and more severe than any I have had. I have varied much since thou left but the pain seldom quite leaves me, if I am not decidedly better in the morning I believe I must apply a few leeches again. My mother persists in encouraging me and advises me to persevere in the treatment I have [illegible] T C and he had a good deal of conversation upon the subject, John thinks he perfectly understands the case, which is so far a satisfaction, if it should be necessary to call him in again. A change, and to the seaside, is strongly recommended, but unless my life (according to human calculation) depends upon it I cannot see how it is to be accomplished with prudence, but this I desire to leave for the present, if I do go anywhere I shall hope to have thee with me. I notice what thou says at the bottom of thy note about staying out sometime, I do not like it but this I am aware is selfish, if it is for thy enjoyment I am sure I ought not to hold up a finger against it. After this part of Interview I have no doubt thou will feel much more comforted on the important subject now before thee, if agreeable to thee I shall feel gratified by thy expressing anything thou feels a need for, tho I am very sensible of my own inability to advise, I can sympathise and that is worth something at least, I used to find it so. The dear children are well and desire their dear love to Grandmamma she is not in any danger of being forgotten here her, her old particular Mary and think her time of absence very long and Bob thinks she would like to see him at meeting, if thou should think of it do tell H Tindall he continues to be a good boy than I think he expected when the novelty was gone off he would not sit so still. I am glad to be (corner of paper torn off) to Luton on 5th Day on her (corner torn) Maria Morris on 6th Day it will be a [torn] time for we who are left behind but I hope [torn] believe we shall not be forgotten by you [torn] the good you can spare. I shall be glad [torn] it is no small privilege to attend the Y.M. [torn] I often think the females in our family are greatly [torn] [illegible] in our meeting for discipline, may one say, dear P increasingly value this, it will enable one to perform any little service that may be required of us and in such [illegible] meeting [illegible] are more especially called upon to do in humility, all we can for the general good. Out dear E Bennell was at meeting this morning, looking very comfortable. Joseph has been to Luton to look at two more farms, one he thinks more likely than any he has yet seen , if they must go it will be pleasant to keep them in the QM. I will send the muslin and cap before long. Aunt D desires to write with me in dear love to Mother Uncle and Aunt and a large share thyself from thy affectionately attached sister A May

c.1830

From: 1830 To: 1830

No. of pieces: 1

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May, Nancy,
May, A C,
May, Priscilla,
Morris, Maria,
Tindall, H,
Bennell, E

social activities, medical conditions, treatment methods, health, LUTON