Oldfield School 27 Oct 1840
My dear Parents,
Mr Race was so kind
as to allow me to go and see my sister on Pater
day when she told me that it was your wish
that I should write a letter to you. I am
happy to say that I enjoy very good health.
We had the pleasure of seeing the Fox
Hounds on Wednesday the twenty first as they
came past the school. Christmas is fast
approaching and I begin to think of the time
when I shall come to visit you. I hope that
I shall continue in good health and that I
shall have the pleasure of finding you well.
Please do give my best love to my brothers
and tell them that I think that I am
beginning to make some improvement in my
learning. Mr Henry has asked me if I will
learn Latin, but I do not know what to do as
I am not acquainted with your intention
respecting my learning that branch of
education. Mr Race and Miss Races desire
their kind regards to you all. In dearest
love believe me to remain,
My dear Parents
Your affectionate son,
Henry Platt
