[Thomas Waters, R.M., to his wife, (April 1840)]
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I do not think Thomas’ chest will require a new lid, if it really requires strengthening, nail a piece or two of iron hoop diagonally across and that, I have no doubt, will answer sufficiently, surely John must, now, be a better judge of the subject than you are, he could clearly see the cover, at least, before he bought the box, and he must know rotten wood from sound, the cover may be a little shook, but that is of no consequence, of course, I would not give so much, or perhaps have bought it at all in that state, but now we have it, we had better make the best of it, I dare say it will do, at least, for three or four years and by that time I hope Thomas will be able to please himself, or I will then buy him a new one if I am able my affectionate regard to him-
You should take the grating from the front kitchen sink and nail it on the back kitchen sink, when the sink is properly cleared with a large wire there is in the house for that purpose, I think you will do right to allow the Landlord to make what improvements he thinks proper upon the premises, as long as the alterations do not materially inconvenience us, I dare say a door at the bottom of the garden will be useful to get in water, it will be best to keep the door generally locked, but I think it will be best to keep the Conduit water on, I think it must be so convenient when I am away, and it amuses the children in the Summer to water their gardens, without having to run to the pump continually, when you do not find the water on at the regular seasons, you should a note to Mr. Emms, stating that the water has not been on