BIB_ID
287461
Accession number
MA 3154.37
Creator
Collins, William, 1788-1847.
Display Date
Saturday Mor[ning] [1833 Sept. 28].
Credit line
Purchased on the Fellows Fund, 1970.
Description
1 item (2 p.) ; 22.5 cm
Notes
Date from postmark.
Part of a collection of 80 letters from William Collins to his wife Harriet Geddes Collins and 35 letters primarily to William Collins from various friends and acquaintances. Items in this collection are described in individual records (MA 3154.1-115).
Watermark: SMITH & ALLNUTT / 1831.
With seal and postmarks, and addressed to "Mrs William Collins / (Mrs Warrans) / 4 Plains of Waterloo / Ramsgate."
Written from 30 Porchester Terrace. Signed "Ever your affectionate & faithful husband / William Collins."
Part of a collection of 80 letters from William Collins to his wife Harriet Geddes Collins and 35 letters primarily to William Collins from various friends and acquaintances. Items in this collection are described in individual records (MA 3154.1-115).
Watermark: SMITH & ALLNUTT / 1831.
With seal and postmarks, and addressed to "Mrs William Collins / (Mrs Warrans) / 4 Plains of Waterloo / Ramsgate."
Written from 30 Porchester Terrace. Signed "Ever your affectionate & faithful husband / William Collins."
Summary
Discussing his brother Frank's health, noting that he is "very low and weak both in mind and body," but trusting that he improves. Inquiring after Charley's health and announcing plans to sail for Ramsgate.
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