TM/1/1/43-Letter from Thomas Manning, Canton, 6 January 1808

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Canton. He has finally received a letter from his father along with one from his brother, Edward and another from Crabtree. However much of the letter is taken up with complaining about not receiving letters and trying to explain how best to send Mail to him. He writes that he was downhearted at Christmas but joined in the festivities at New Year. He is sending Mr Woodward “some curious seeds by the Sealeby Castle under the care of G. Staunton”. He is sending his father some “supernaculum tea for the rectory”. It is directed to Mr Lamb who will pay the duty and then Edward can pay him. Handwritten, 1 piece, 4 sides. Dated 6 January 1808