The transcription:
My dear Papa,
I quite forget whether I acknowledged the receipt of the money for which I am much obliged.
I do not think it will be enough for my journey, for I have a list of the fares and it is 26'6 first class to Gloucester, and I suppose the rest will be by coach as I can meet the one o'clock coach to Leominster.
I do know whether you know that it is the custom here when a fellow leaves to
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give him a heavy book and I want to know if I may you will give me an order for one to give to the captain of my tutor's whom I like very much. If you say I may, my tutor will give me a paper with my name and the book I want and the price and I take it to the bookseller and chose it.
The holidays are very near now and then I can tell you more than I can in letters. With best love to all
I remain your affectionate son John H. Arkwright.
J. H. A.
"leaving book"
March 1847
[Note: A question mark was written near the underlined word "tutor's" and the name/word ? North was written nearby.]
Submitted by Richard Hungerford at 9:58 PM on June 4, 2026.