8 September 1823 letter, page 1
Letter in which a young man writes to his cousin to describe his journey from his cousin's home in Maidstone to London, via Margate. The journey took him nine hours.
Letter from A C Wright to his cousin
1823
Kent History & Library Centre U194/C5/5/4
Transcript
London 8th Sept 1823
My dear Cousin
My father received your letter & I am much obliged for your kind invitation to Langley. I am sorry to say that as the Tea Sale is going on at present, I cannot come next week, but should it be convenient to you I can come on Monday next. If it is not convenient to you, I will think you to write to me, but if it is, you need not write, & you may therefore expect me on Monday next. I shall come by the Maidstone Coach, which sets off at 1/2 past 6 o'clock in the morning, & so walk to Langley, for I should prefer walking after riding. My Father & Mother send Love to yours.
& believe me to remain
Your Affectionate Cousin
Alfred Wright
P.S. I shall not expect to hear from you unless it is inconvenient; therefore you may expect me on Monday