Series 01: Rowland Hassall, papers, 1797-1820, 1860: No. 168
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[MS 306]
I do not know what you have done about Mr Atkins's bills - you should get some Security from him if you can or you will suffer - I have never had any money paid me by Mr Wilson on his Account - and I think I shall not for he tells me, that he has drawn upon him to a very great amount -
Tell Mr Cowper, if he is with you, that all his friends are well in Hull - Shelley will give you all the news - I trust Mr Cartwright & I shall soon be with Cowper after you receive this - we are now ready to embark - Cartright talks embarking today; but as we touch at Rio Shelley may be with you some weeks before we are - I shall be very glad to get out again, being completely weary of England - it gave me satisfaction to see that
[MS 307]
most of my servants continued with me.
The Sheep and cows have done very well, and I trust will continue to do so - Mrs Marsden has not had her health well in England - you will have heard that Governor King and Captn Short are both dead - Grimes is ill, and I think will not live another winter if he remains in England - Mrs M joins me in kind Respects to Mrs Hassall, Mr & Mrs Crooke
I remain
yours truly
Saml Marsden