From Thomas Waters Sr. to his wife Elizabeth Waters (April 22, 1840)

[Thomas Waters, R.M., to his wife, Elizabeth]

Addressed to Mrs Capt. Waters R.M., King Street, Woolwich, Kent

Birmingham 22 April 1840

My Dear Wife,

I am exceedingly sorry your health should be so indifferent and that you should have had such an annoyance on account of the Bill being returned for want of my indorsement but so it is you see whether we have money, or have it not we have our vexation- I am glad Thomas seems so comfortable and that he will have a friend or two on board-

I readily excuse your faults in writing, how inconsiderate in Ellen’s going to the fair, when there is such bustle and sickness in the house-

Mary is a treasure to us, I am glad John looks better, his friend is welcome on John’s account- Love to Children

Yours Affectionately       Tho^s. Waters