Reference
Z742/33
Title
Letters (Parker and Johnson families etc)
Letter to Miss Ann Parker, at Steppingley near Ampthill Beds, from R Johnson Parker.
"Dear Sister". Received cakes and apples but is so ill that cannot eat either of them. Sorry that she did not send money as being ill is destitute of support. Expected brother to have sent money before now. If brother cannot pay debts "I must lease Houghton". Has received an attorney's letter.
Please to send short cut tobacco." Desire my brother to let me know if he comes to Houghton and either to send horse or money to ride up with him "as if I attempt it on foot I being so Exceedingly Ill and weak must be found dead on the Road as without anebmendment it is thought I cannot Continue long in the world And if I Continue must go to Gaol.." Is ordered to take cammamile tea mixd with Gin at Night but have no money to bury it. "You may safely send half a guinea or a Guinea under seal of a post letter."
Date free text
15 May 1800
Production date
From: 1800 To: 1800
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