Holywell
August 5th, 1877
Dear Brother, Sister,
Here is another attempt at letter-writing which I intend
ending. I sent one also to Richard which
I trust will find you all well.
So far we have not drifted into war and I trust will escape
it but there is no doubt it interrupts travel to a great extent causing things
to be very quiet here. I am sorry to find by your papers that the
railway strike is doing you no good but trust that it will be over soon and
trade revive both here and with you.
The two elder boys have gone this afternoon to their Aunt’s
at Holywell and Alfred, Maggie and Ma are now going to church and wish to be
kindly remembered to you. Bagillt seems
to be thriving about the best place in this neighborhood, the employ upwards of
700 men but then there are plenty of shops without these coming to
Holywell. Unfortunately everything
seems to go wrong with Holywell. We are
up to our ears in debt with the market and have not got out yet. Flannel mills do not turn out as good as
expected and our water works have been taken charge of by the bailiffs. But in spite of all I think that trade will
come someday but it seems very long, the best part of one’s live having gone by
.
I trust that you are all well with a plentiful harvest
before you. I do not know which is ___,
yours or ours.
So with kind love to all I remain,
Your affectionate brother,
Joseph Garner
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