[John Waters to his mother, Elizabeth Waters Née Butterworth]
Addressed to Capt Eliz Waters, Surhiton Hill, near Kingston on Thames
Surry
Postdated 21 JY 1845
19th 7 Mo. 1845 Wellfield
Dear Mother
Thomas & Benjamin have just arrived here. he has written to King St. not thinking we had removed and intends taking Railway as soon as possible. Aunt will not let him go this evening and I almost fear to morrow altho- he wishes much to see you all. He looks very well indeed. Dear Uncle cried much when he saw him, it was only two days ago he was saying to me well I should like to see Thomas above all, because he has seen the world.
Farewell
I should like to return with him but as I am now so far North for the benefit of my health I think I had better remain a few days longer.
Dear Benjamin looks poorly.
With dear love
I am Affectionately
Yours John Waters