Description
Copy of a letter by Isaac Evans, Griff, Nuneaton, to Edward Clarke, son of Henry Clarke and Chrissey Clarke (sister to Isaac). Isaac informs Edward that whilst he wishes him well, the family cannot renew his acquaintance. He further tells him that Edward's sister has worked hard to maintain 'a good position'. 'All who know her respect her'. Isaac expresses that anything Edward needs to communicate to him should be done 'by letter only'. Signed Isaac R Evans
With a 19th cent. envelope.
NB. A 20th cent. brown envelope placed at one time with this letter reads, '...Edward Clarke, eldest son of Isaac's sister Christiana...Edward had been a source of great anxiety to his mother, but the reasons are not known'.
Facsimile
pages 1 and 4
pages 2 and 3
envelope
Transcript
Griff,
Nuneaton.
Decr. 20th 1877
Dear Edward
I have received your letter announcing your arrival at Brighton. I heard from Emily that she had received a telegram saying you were at Liverpool
In consequence of which I wrote to her to say it will be out of the our power to receive you here-
We wish you well but cannot renew your acquaintance. It would be painful to all to do so-
I am glad you are doing well in America, your sister has been very good and exemplary in her conduct, having worked hard to maintain a good position and has succeeded in doing so- All who know her respect her and admire her perseverance.
I am sorry her health is very delicate and requires great care -
If you have any thing to communicate to me, I shall be glad to hear from you by letter only
I remain
yours faithfully
Isaac P Evans
Mr. E. Clarke
7, Gladstone Terrace
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