Handwritten Letter found within the Golden Jubilee Anniversary Booklet

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Handwritten Letter found within the Golden Jubilee Anniversary Booklet

Front page of the handwritten letter that was found folded within the Golden Jubilee Anniversary Booklet. The letter itself has begun to fade however the date is legible and it reads " January 27th, 1877"

Name/Title

Handwritten Letter found within the Golden Jubilee Anniversary Booklet

Entry/Object ID

2008-042-829-2

Description

Handwritten letter on cream-coloured lined paper found within the Golden Jubilee Anniversary booklet for Grace United Church (2008-042-829-1). The handwriting is faded but legible and reads "January 27th, 1877 / Mr. Wadell / I received a letter from / you yesterday dated 11 / December. I have been away / from home at work on the / Hamilton & Northern Bridges where I fell / at the Steward (?) Town Bridge and broke my / leg which took more / than I had earned. At present / never (?) the ... (?) Mr. (???) / claim is wrong. I gave him / a penbill for $ (?) but he / received a ... (?) of fair ... (?) / on it which amounted to $7. Please don't (?)... (?) / the matter on a certificate / and I will pay the balance / ... (?) able to work." The letter continues on the reserve side and reads "Yours Truly / Mr. Langfry". Also on the reverse side on the paper, opposite to the handwritten letter is handwritten words "27th Jany 1877 / Mr. Langfry". The letter has been folded vertically in half.

Dimensions

Height

20 cm

Width

12 cm

Dimension Notes

H: 20 cm x W: 12 cm