Holywell
April 20, 1854
My Dear Brother & Sister,
I am sorry I have delayed for so long without an answer. My reason for not writing was because I had
not the means to grant what you requested and did not wish to make an excuse,
fearful you should say I could do so, but would not. I can assure you for the bottom of my heart I
would do the utmost for you in any way but my means are now more limited than
ever. Instead of growing out of debt as
I naturally supposed I would when I first entered business, I find them growing
more upon me. We have had strong
opponents to contend with but one of them is giving up not finding it to
answer, but it is when he leaves us we are getting a little around.
Some new ____ passes here to ___ as Margaret is still at _____
but am offering she will be here soon.
She is not so well in health as usual.
Richard is well. Robert will be
leaving soon. He is not very well now. Margaret is at home today with her old
complaint.
Hope both of you are quite well as I am with the exception
of food being so high spoils our trade and depresses my spirit at times. My kind regards to you both, Mary Ann Ellen
(I think) & the next longer when it comes and hope that I shall not
trespass on your patience in future.
From your affectionate brother,
Joseph Garner
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