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Asks her to write more regularly, ‘I therefore remind you that there is such a person as Joseph Munby who claims you as his mother, and hopes you will write to his as soon as possible.’ Notes that the holidays are 5 weeks away and he hopes to see her. Is reading ‘Jerusalem Delivered’ in Italian.

He has begun studying Italian, Voltaire’s Henriade and Tacitus in Latin. Asks for his copy of Homer’s Iliad in Greek to be sent and his sister’s copy of Goldsmith’s Geography (if it is not in use). Notes ‘I will thank you for a York Paper occasionally’.

He hopes that his mother’s long stay in Liverpool has benefited her and asks how she liked Wales. Asks permission for Mr. Irvin to get him a new suit and a hat. ‘Tell my sister, Jane, that I have not found any pebbles, and I am afraid, if I should find any Star fishes I should not be able to preserve them’.

‘I am now twelve years old, & I hope that before another birth-day I may be so improved in my learning & morals that I may be qualified to enter the Office & acquit myself so as to do both you & myself credit.’ Mother’s reluctance to allow him to clean guns but he has cleaned ‘Mr. Hixon’s spear, blunder-buss, swords & pistols from ½ past 9 o’clock in the morning till ½ past 5 in the evening.’ Went fishing with Mr. Hixon and caught 12 eels. Dined with Mr Grey.'

Postmarked Scarborough. 'Dined with Mr. & Mrs. Millet on previous Sunday. Subsequently walked to Oliver’s Mount and took a telescope ‘but the atmosphere being not very clear we were unable to see far over the country’. References to various names: Eglin, Pepys, Armstrong, and Grayson. He hopes to see Miss E. Pearson ‘at Scarbro’ as soon as the Races are over’

On his journey and proposed return. Found the journey solitary and tiring. ‘I trust my journey has benefited my health & strength as I feel no relaxation from the fatigue ... my transit was rather solitary as I had not one Companion.’ Hopes all are in good health.
Reference on last page to some solicitors? And ‘a warrt. on the inclosed writ’.

Joseph was at Rev. Mr. Irvin’s school, Queen Street, Scarborough. Encouraging him. to practise the violin, offering to pay for a Music Master to play duets with him. Encourages him to learn to swim and not to play the bugle often ‘as I fear it may hurt your health.’ Relays greetings from brothers and sisters and ‘respectful compliments’ to Mr. and Mrs. Irvin and to Mr. and Mrs. Millett.

Is pleased that his mother left Scarborough before the spell of cold weather. ‘On Saturday the 5th, Mr. Day and Blanchard the hatter of York, with a young man from Leeds whom they had dared to it, went on the water as far as Filey bridge, when a squall of wind overset the boat which they had a sail up. The two boatmen with Day and Blanchard got on to the boat but he being a good swimmer thought to get to land: but the weight of his clothes pressing upon him, he sunk, and is not yet found.’

A great deal of rain fell about the beginning of the month. ‘On Sunday 3rd I dined with Mr. Tho. Bell, and the day following the common sewer being stopt up, the water forced its way under the pavement of the street into the kitchens of the houses of the upper end of Queen Street, most of them having cellar kitchens. ... Mr J. Bell put on a pair of old boots, which were not very good, and went amongst the water which was in their kitchen in consequence of which he took cold, and on Sunday following, an inflammation of the lungs took place: he died on the Tuesday.’
Joseph had two teeth removed but three decaying ones remained. He has finished land surveying and begun Euclid and Algebra.States that he has much to tell of his dancing master on returning home.

Mr. Tho. Irvin is to be ordained at Bishopthorpe on 21 June. ‘Kaleidoscopes are fashionable at Scarbro’, and I think the one which you were so good as to send me, is the best I have seen except one.’ Notes that he has not heard from Mr. Hixon since he (Joseph) last wrote in 1817.

They had almost completed the fatiguing and dirty job of cataloguing and distributing the Library, some of the books have been undisturbed for 20 years. His mother would then move to a new house in Islington. Frederick was in London but intended visiting the Continent, Edwin was in Ireland visiting friends. He himself had taken rooms in London.
The house in Golden Sq, was being taking by Geo. Babington (his brother in law)
Asks about musical interests and comments favourably on the new opera ‘The Oracle’ at the English Opera House.

The letter was written at Preston. There are two later notes on the letter – a. Jane died 1861. b. Step mother of writer, Mrs Pontey, is grandmother of Jane Munby.

References to death of Jane’s mother and words on spiritual/religious conditions in the world.
Regrets that Jane’s brothers & sisters were unable to visit Preston on their way to Liverpool her cousin James was particularly sorry not to see them. News of her cousins, Sarah Elizth., Martha, Mary Ann married to Mr Garside, Surgeon; John, married, Benjamin, turned Quaker, (in cotton line) and James, musician and ‘considered very clever’

After signature: ‘As this letter will not cost you anything I hope it will not be altogether unacceptable’

Hoping to receive letters from them. His 3 younger brothers were disappointed that there had been no skating during the holidays. Asks when he is to receive Jane’s drawing of St Mary’s Abbey. The drawing they gave him last summer still graced his room.

Henry who was at Brighton, had sent extracts from her letter to him. To send Joseph (her eldest son) to Cambridge or Edinburgh would defeat all her plans for his future introduction to business. He would learn little unless accompanied by a private tutor and it would be miraculous if he were not corrupted by the profligate company. Recommends an academy, followed by a private tutor to widen his knowledge.
He did not feel he should allow Thos.(his brother) more than his present £100 p.a;. some details of other income and way of life; his wife’s family and his adult children refused to help him.

Regrets not seeing her at York, but was too indisposed to visit her in Scarborough. Was pleased with the behaviour of the company at Mr Gray’s.

A letter of thanks for a three day stay in York. Missed his friends at Beverley; slept in Hull; crossed the Humber to Barton to find a letter waiting for him from friends at Bonby ( ? ) inviting him to go there directly. He met his Beverley friend there and arranged to visit him next Summer.
Heard of the dissolution of Parliament and hurried to London. His Mother has gone to Elvetham to the Christening of her granddaughter Lucy, named after writer’s sister.
Mention of ‘poor Will’s eye’ and Fanny who doesn’t seem to be in very good health
Described way of sending letters post free, through official channels.

Consoling Mrs Munby – references to God and quotations from the Bible.
He cannot compare schools in the South of England which are more expensive than those in the North. He has two boys at school, £60 per annum, (comparatively low) and another at an Academy, £200 p.a.. His eldest surviving daughter, Sarah Anne has married a Mr George Bakington, son of Mr Bakington, M.P. of Leicester. He writes of the loss of a son age nine years. He has six remaining sons and two daughters. He also maintains a daughter of his brother Thomas.

The letter is one of condolence on the death of her husband.

John is apologising for not writing for some time, especially as he had received some cheeses, and had not acknowledged them. He comments on the fact that Jane’s mother is ill and would like her to tell him more about her complaint. He suggests a visit to London might do her some good.
He refers to his brother Thomas, but doesn’t seem to think to highly of him and his chosen profession (is this teaching?).
He writes of a harsh winter, that he has been troubled with cold and of a brief heart problem. Mentions that his wife was delivered of a daughter and has given her the name Frances.

The memo notes that Jane Munby died 23 Aug 1819, in her 42nd or 43rd year. Also appears to include incomplete references to her last moments.

She would have liked the children to have gone to stay with her during the holidays as she expected to be confined then, but could not manage it. Was feeling unwell and sometimes feared what would become of the 5 children if she were not spared. News of acquaintances.

She was very busy and found little time to write in the evening when the children were engaged in their tasks, reading and music. Jane & Margaret were now day boarders at the Manor, Miss Wittle’s room being too small. Joseph was growing ‘both good & Handsome’. News of acquaintances; surprise at ‘Frank Pontys wedding’.

Their rent had been increased to £20. Hopes to see her mother in Assize Week. Sends two pecks of dried cowslips for making wine.

She had been unwell and the many sudden deaths made her fear for herself and friends. Her son recovered from his inoculation.

Refers to her recent sorrow and his own affection for his wife and children. Trusts she will not press him to part with them for a day.

The letter is from her mother. referring to the sudden deaths of three friends. Hope that ‘Joseph will be an advocate for religion’.

The note reads: ‘These letters illustrate the life & character of my father before his marriage and the relations of his Mother with her half brother John Pearson & his family.’ F.J.M. Whixley.

Includes notes on staff wages and conditions.

The volume is mainly in J Forth’s hand, and includes notes on the servants engaged, their conditions and wages. Also includes Mrs Forth’s notes of their social engagements and family events.

The volume is mainly in J Forth’s hand, and includes notes on the servants engaged, their conditions and wages. Also includes Mrs Forth’s notes of their social engagements and family events.

The volume is mainly in J Forth’s hand, and includes notes on the servants engaged, their conditions and wages.

The volume is mainly in J Forth’s hand, and includes notes on the servants engaged, their conditions and wages.

Includes notes of general and family interest. Includes topics such as duties of underservants, recipes for lip salve, cough cures, ink, shoe blacking, various puddings, cakes, 'Minch’d Pyes' and wines. Also includes a prescription for preventing miscarri

Includes housekeeping accounts, 1791-93.

The bill is for a chaise and pair, Castle Howard to York and back, £1 8s.

The total income amounted to £2868 16s 1d and expenditure to £1359 2s. 0d.

Inventory of silver plate belonging to Rev. Mr Forth of Ganthorpe, left in the care of Francis Norton, his servant.

The bill is from Richard Joy and is for the education of William Forth and Nathaniel Forth (half-brothers of Reverend John Forth).

Account Book of Rev. John Forth commencing with 'Expenses in Furnishing my House', 1791-2. Also contains extracts of matters of family interest copied from 'great grandmother’s account books' (i.e. Eliz. Forth’s) 1794-1833, and inscriptions on memorials

Receipt by J Volans for £10 for instructing Miss Forth in the millinery business.

Small account book of J Woodhouse’s expenses (see two pages from end for his signature) incurred on journeys to London, Portsmouth, Bristol, Scarborough, Hull, Liverpool and Scotland with addresses and details of comb and horn dealers and vessels at Liver

Includes cash account and diary entries.

Includes the cash account and diary entries including proposal of marriage to Caroline Forth, 24th September. Last entry is 'Weighed 10st. 11lb with boots on & without my hat'.

Entitled 'Lady’s & Gentleman’s Annual Pocket Ledger with Various Articles of Useful Information'. Includes the cash accounts of Joseph Munby. Entries include details of engagements and letters received and written.

The book has not been completed.

This would largely apppear to be a copy of MFP/1/2, but with some annotations.

Contains extracts from 'great grandmother’s' account book with details of family background.

The inventory is of the furnishings of Rev. John Forth and Mrs Elizabeth Forth at Slingsby and Ganthorpe. (Rev. John Forth married Elizabeth Woodhouse of 3 Blake Street, at St Helens Church on the 23rd June1791.) They lived at Slingsby for 3 years befor