Letter from Thomas Humphreys to his sister, 30 June 1840 (transcript)

Llaneuddog June 30, 1840

Dear Sister

I have taken the pleasure of writing these few words to you in the hope that you enjoy the pleasure of health, as we all remain here at present. I have left the College on the first of May, and am now at home since then. I have the pleasure to state to you that I have gone before every student in the College for which they have awarded me with three Prizes, as you will find in the Newspaper that I will sent you. We were very sorry to hear that you could not come home this summer – if you could possibly come we shall be very glad to see you, as we were expecting you very much last summer – we are also very glad to hear that you like your situation so well. We have had a letter this morning from Gwrych they are all well at present, little Charles is now here the scarlet fever is raging now very much at Abergele 3 or 4 deaths occurring there almost every day. Louis Roberts of Kings head died of it. I was thinking of coming to Manchester when I was leaving the College, but I was afraid that I could not meet with a situation. I have not been very busy yet this year as there are very few diseases about just now – Mother thinks that she cannot come to Manchester this summer but if she can come at all she will come after the Harvest. Anne Edwards of Llaneuddog Bach died about 3 weeks ago, and Ellen her daughter died last night also John Parry of Gweun y Forfydd. Sidney and the family are all well. She has two children a Boy and a Girl. John is thinking of going to sea to Wm. Price I am afraid that I will not be able to do as much as will keep me at the College next year as I shall want a little more next session than I paid the last session, about 7 or 8 pounds, I made last summer exactly sufficient to keep me at the College without getting any from nobody – If I shall fall short this session of money, I shall take the liberty of asking you for the loan of a little, if you would be so kind – and I shall pay you as soon as I have finished and I hope a great deal more too besides being very thankful, I shall finish every thing and be a qualified Doctor in a few months after the next session. I know that my sister Betty would have lend me any sum as Frank and her told me that I had only to mention, and they told me last session that if I wanted some I had only to send to them, but I would rather get some from you, as I know that I shall be welcome of any thing you could do for me. I shall be very glad if you will send me a letter as soon as you receive this – and let me know if you have saved much money, and if you can lend me a little, I will come and see you to Manchester and receive them. I am very sorry to ask you, be sure to write as soon as you receive this letter.

From your loving Brother,

Thomas

Mary and Margaret and Father and Mother sends their love to you, also your Aunt of Llysdulas and all your friends and relations. Margaret has been over to Gwrych and to Liverpool lately. She was there when I was coming from the College.

Anne Humphreys
at Mr. Kings
Green Heyes
nr. Coffin Bridge
Manchester

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