From Thomas Waters Sr. to his wife Elizabeth Waters (July 28, 1836)

[Thomas Waters. R.M., to his wife, Elizabeth]
Addressed, to Mrs Waters, King Street, Woolwich, Kent

I was out, My Dearest Love, when your letter arrived, therefore being tyed for time I have written in confusion knowing you are anxious for an early answer, do not pay the post to me, that expense I will pay, glad enough when I can get a letter from you, the draft Joseph will give Mr Young insert his christen name if you know it enclose Mr Coxe’s note at once to Mr Cox by post, it will not be charged double and he will pay it, you will take to yourself twenty pounds from Mr. Sillifant therefore you will not need to draw these 2 months Write as often as agreeable but do not expect an answer by same post, it goes out so early I may miss it by being out at the time

Yours Affectionately
           Tho^s. Waters

I am in Lodgings 10/6 pr Week very good I could not suit myself better, find my own coal & candle

(on the outside of the letter) only single 

   E Waters

Said to be only single Overcharged

        J Lockwood

this letter was over Charged being only single which I should have ……… only there was a draft and letter pertaining thereto which was obliged to be sent to Town immediately

Eliz^th Waters

             King Street

Stamped July 28 1836
Stamped July 30 1836
Stamped To be delivered Free