[Joseph Butterworth to his daughter Elizabeth Waters]
Addressed to Mrs Waters, No 3 Hambrook Row, Portsmouth
(Christmas 1816)
Rochdale
Dear Daughter
Herewith you will receive some Jellies Preserves & Mince Meat etc. which I hope will come safe. Your Daughter is very
well, and Sister Jane better –
There is nothing new since I wrote you. My Aunt has sent what old Linnen she had. Wishing you & Mr Waters the Compts of the Season
I remain your affecte Father
J Butterworth