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Z699/258a-b
Title
Mary Ellen Strange to Edward Harris Strange 2 Jan 1850
Ackworth 1/2/1850 [M.E.S. to E.H.S.]
Very dear Papa
I am afraid that I have no very good reason for keeping such a long silence excepting that I have been learning to slide as it has been freezing for several days as yesterday morning was new years day we had a half holiday and I managed to fall down as I am not very apt at sliding and as I am rather stiff I do not think I shall trust myself again today.
Last night evening as we were sitting in class we all at once heard a loud screeming [sic] in the dining room and we found that the mummers had been running after some girls who did not know at all who they were & were very much frightened at them.
I want the days to get longer as fast as they can for it seems a very long time since I saw thee last at Wolverton Station.
Wilt thou give send me a pair of warm mitts to play in.
Please give my dear love to everybody at home accept a large share thyself & believe me as ever thy very affectionate
Mary Ellen Strange
Envelope: penny red
Edward Strange WAKEFIELD AMPTHILL
Ampthill 2.1.1850
Bedford.
Date free text
2 Jan 1850
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From: 1850 To: 1850
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