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1. 1837 1. 1837
The Broughton Letters 1837-1890
Letter 7: 10th January 1854 - from Ellen Read

Norwich, Jan 10th, 1854

We again write in hopes to receive an answer from you we wonder we have not had a letter from you since the death of poor grandfather. Grandmother is still living and would like to hear once more she leaves this world of you and your family as she thinks her time is short here she is still living at the old house at Frettenham with Uncle Charles he is married and has two children Aunt Hannah is married and is living at Fleacham near Lynn your Uncle Richard in Suffolk Uncle Henry and Uncle Christmas are all dead the rest of your family are living and in good health they all send their kind loves to you and your family Aunt Charlotte is married and is living in Flockering, Aunt Susan is as housekeeper at Mr. Tuely's at Frettenham Dear Aunt we hope you will write to let us know if you are living as Grandmother feel so anxious to hear from you before she leaves this world if you are not able to write yourself we hope some part of the family will write Mama's Papa's brothers sisters all send their kind love to you all

I must conclude with kind love [unknown] believe me to be

Your affectionate Niece Ellen Read

address to me Mrs Wm. Remmington

Frettenham near Coultishall Norfolk Great Britain

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Last updated 11th December 2003
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18. 1873 18. 1873