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TM/2/1/02-Letter from Robert Lloyd, 30 August, 1799


Letter from Robert Lloyd to Thomas Manning. He writes of his debt to Manning. Also that he is increasingly aware of his parents’ kindness to him. Priscilla remains well and “Much better considering the sate of half suspense Wordsworth being near Birmingham occasions”. Charles is over Reid’s affair. James is still ill and his need of Robert means he will close the letter. Handwritten, dated 30 August 1799. 1 piece, 3 sides. Also a later handwritten transcription of the letter, 1 piece, 2 sides