My dear Aunt,
My Aunt Sarah wishes
me to write and to inform you
that she is considerably better
than she was when you left;
indeed I have been to see her
twice myself & I think she gains
a little strength, & with good
nursing I have no doubt
she will recover. You will
be surprised to hear that
Mr Asa Lees married
yesterday in Ashton to a
lady who resided in that
town, a Miss Mencrothy,
but I will tell you more
about the affair when I see
you; Milton & I had gloves &
laces, the envelopes were
really beautifully embossed.
We have had two letters
from my father and mother;
they are both very well, and
like Seacomb very much, I
hope it will do them all
good. We are all very well
at Dirkar hoping you are all
well at Irwell Mills with
kind regards,
Believe me to remain
my dear Aunt
your affectionate
J Greaves
Dirkar House
Thursday evening
