Joseph Hughes, Thornbury, to William Tarn, 10 Earl Street, Blackfriars, London, 30 October 1822.

My Dear Sir

         We found our relative seriously ill, – she continues in that state.  But, if I find, on Friday morning, that she is likely to continue a few weeks I propose being in Town on Saturday.

         Be so good as to inform Joseph, that I have received the first proof but, shall probably bring it with me – I dispatched [the] manuscript by this evening’s mail.  I wish him to write to Mr Messenger of Battersea, requestg him to inform our servant, that, if I return on Saturday, she may expect me before eleven in the evening.  Joseph may also inform Mrs Tritton, that I hope to be in my place on Sunday – 

         With regard to the Committee & the anniversaries, I now anticipate an attendance on them.  I may perhaps see Mr Jos: Wilson of Clapham on Monday, when I can ascertain the mode of proceedg to Epsom Lincolnshire, as far as I am concerned must be left unsettled; as I must return hither – The same remark applies to Cambridge.  I am,

                                             yours truly

                                                         Jos Hughes

Text: NLW MS. 3294E: Misc. Letters, National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth.