Letter from William to his daughter Carrie Trease - 1892

This is a copy of a letter which was in the possession of the late Marjorie Mitchell. It was sent by William to his daughter Carrie, then unmarried, but subsequently Marjorie's mother. It appears to relate to some money, possibly an inheritance, but nothing more is known of it.

The letter shows how much travelling was involved in William's work. He writes from Scarborough, is leaving for Whitby the next day and is in York on the following Wednesday. He seems very solicitous about his daughter's wellbeing and one gets the impression he was a caring dad but one letter is insufficient evidence to establish this for sure.

The letter says: -

Castle Hotel Scarbro. Feb 21st 1892

Dear Carrie,

I have been here since Thursday Evening and shall leave for Whitby tomorrow. It has been the most severe week I have known for years, it rained last night and has cleared most of the snow away. I keep very well, have a good fire in my bedroom and keep indoors as much as possible.

My cough has not troubled me and I have had only one dose of Crosby's this week.

Since I wrote you, I have put my Cheque in the Bank until I can buy a few shares. I expect to do so in a few weeks. I will then send you £22 and should advise you to put all you can in the PO Savings Bank, if before then you would like £5 for immediate use, send me word for Wednesday to the Black Swan Hotel, York. I can spare it. I shall make you a present of the cloth - Be sure to get any extra warm clothing you may require, also do not neglect consulting a doctor, when needful, it may save further expense.

There are six of us sitting down to dinner, so must conclude,

With love,
Yours affy,
Wm Trease.