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Samuel May to Priscilla Strange 26 Sept 1848
Ampthill 9/26/48
My dear Priscilla
In consequence of Edwards being gone on a journey & not being likely to be home in time to write I ventured to open thy note as I thought it might require a reply. It gave me much pleasure to find that the dear boy is progressing and he may continue to improve - I intend to send the parcel & [biscuits] by some friend tomorrow -
I have given Emma thy note the dear ones are all nicely baby looks very happy & I hear no complaints but they are all very merry at play - Gertrude was stung on first day, her hand swelled a good deal but was not painful it is now going down - the dinner is provided for tomorrow, as follows, a quarter of lamb roasted a neck boiled and Pigeon Pie and puddings -
On my arrival here last evening I was sorry to hear of the death of J.H.Brooks's daughter her remains are to be interr'd at Maulden tomorrow, we have to serve the funeral, James Walker stays to attend to it -
Thou wilt be surprised to hear that W Claridge's daughter died this morning of Typhus fever after a few days illness,- I believe it is the youngest.
Mary White has just been here to fit out Selina she is going to Evesham to a friend Burlingham as teacher -
McMasters thinks baby has two more teeth nearly through but she is not fretful, they are taken out of a morning & Emma goes with M.M. in the afternoon -
Edward will most likely write by the parcel - as it is now past post time with dear love to thyself & Sammy not forgetting the Young folks
I remain
Thy affectionate Father Samuel May.
N.B.
John Brooks J.P. (of Flitwick) diary 1820-1850. [in Beds & Luton Archives Office.]
[writing of his daughter's funeral, probably C. of E.]: (p104) 20.9.1848 "saw Mr. Strange of Ampthill, who was to conduct it." The index note gives "Edward Harris Strange" - ]
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