Item MFP/5/5/6 - Letter from John Pearson, Golden Square, London, to his sister Mrs Munby at York

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MFP/5/5/6

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Letter from John Pearson, Golden Square, London, to his sister Mrs Munby at York

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  • 6 October 1818 (Creation)

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(c1750 - 1960s)

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Letter summary:
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.

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    Acc 54.198

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    MFP/10/6

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