From Joseph Butterworth to his daughter Mrs. Elizabeth Waters (October 3, 1817)

[Joseph Butterworth to his daughter Elizabeth Waters]

Addressed to Lieut. Waters, Royal Marines, No 12 Cecil Place,

         Southsea, Portsea

Rochdale Oct^r. 3^d. 1817

Dear Daughter

I am very sorry to inform you & Mr Waters of the Death of your Daughter Jane.

She died yesterday Morning about 6 OClock. She was only poorly 7 Days, but not considered dangerously so till the Day preceeding her Death.

I intend burying her on Sunday morning beside my Daughter Jane. She was the most engaging little Child that ever was – & was improving seemingly daily before her Sickness. I had her Portrait took about 3 weeks ago, intending it for you, which I will send you the first opportunity.

Mr Littlemore died suddenly on Sunday Evening after preaching twice in his Chapel My Aunt & Family send their best respects to you & Mr Waters & I remain

Your affecte Father

         Joseph Butterworth 

P.S. I desire you will write soon & inform me how you & Mr Waters & child are. I hope well.