Reference
Z1004/6
Title
J. Ransom, postmarked Hitchen [sic], to Maria Ransom, c/o Ann Burgess, The Newarke, Leicester. Letter folded with stamp on outside
Date free text
16 Aug 1843
Production date
From: 1843 To: 1843
Scope and Content
Discusses family affairs. Expresses his concern over her, and “dear mother’s” health. Discusses changing Teddy’s diet. Uncertain whether to buy wheat, as the weather is damaging crops. Reports some farmers have been ruined, including Cockins family, who lost £2,000 on their crops. Mentions the birth of a child in the Ansell family.
Level of description
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