Letter from Thomas Humphreys to his sister, 28 February 1841 (transcript)

Queen’s College Edinburgh. Febry. 28th 1841

My Dear Sister

I have taken the pleasure of writing these few words to you and I hope they will find you in good health and happy – and I am glad to inform that I have enjoyed perfect health since I am here – I have been waiting for a letter from you this long time – but I am not sure whether I had given you my address in my last letter to you – I had a letter lately from Gwrych they were all well there then – and also from Llaneuddog, and they were also all well there – I am still liking this place very much, and am in a very nice comfortable lodgings – I also like the college very much as it is one of the best places to learn the Profession in the world – there is an immense number of Students attending here from every part of the Globe – I have been studying very hard since I am here and am very much tired and am very anxious to finish in order that I may commence practice – I shall be leaving here in about 7 weeks about the 22nd of April – and I shall come home then by way of Liverpool – I have now left of my money about £5 which I think will be sufficient until I shall be leaving here – I intend passing as a Physician – to get the Degree of M.D. after my name, which is the highest honour in the Profession – and for that purpose I shall go up to London – in July next to be examined for the first time for it –and soon after that I shall pass as a Surgeon also – and I think that I better delay coming to see you as I come home now  – untill I shall be going up to London – which will be about the 4th of July as I shall be examined about on the 6th of July – I shall not require to stop any time then only for a day or two – and then I shall return through Manchester – and so I think it will be useless to come now since I must go up to London about 2 months afterwards – perhaps you can come home before that time – to see them at Anglesey and Denbighshire – and also to see you affectionate Brother in law at Bangor – they have gone to live in the principal Street there to a very large house – and you will find them to be very stilish there – you will find him to be very quiet kind man – he offered to lend me any sum of money if I required it, but I have not been in want of any yet — (missing) — not a great favorite at Llaneuddog. Mrs. Jones of Manchester was telling them at Llaneuddog that you were in the best place in Manchester – I don’t know whether you can read my letter. I have written it very badly but I suppose that you continue still to be a very good scholar – I hope you have not forgot all your great learning – be sure to write me a letter as soon as you receive this – I have been expecting one for a long time from you, please to remember me kindly to Thomas, Robert and Mrs. Parry – and accept of my most sincere love for yourself.

I remain you most affectionate Brother

Thomas

My Direction is
Thomas Humphreys
at Mrs. Brash
28, Carnegei Street
Edinburgh

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