Reference code
HU/6/35
Title
Susanna Thomas, Innage, Shifnal, to Ozias Humphry
Date
5 Dec 1804
Level
Item
Extent & medium
1 piece
Historical Background
Humphry had lodged with the Thomas family in Knightsbridge.
Content Description
She is glad to hear that his health is better. Provides news of her mother and sisters. She thought that he would not like Coventry Street and is glad he has moved on. She is excited to hear of
Mr. Wyatt's plans for the restoration of Windsor Castle. She explains that they moved from London by reason of lower rent, taxes and provisions; the prices occasioned by the war made London unaffordable. They as comfortable as anyone can be while the "general disturber"
Bonaparte lives. [Her sister] begs to say that she did not move to Shropshire merely to marry.