Dear Husband,
I been long in writing to you, I hope you will forgive. I received your letter and was pleased with it. I think you might send me more word what you're doing. I hope this will find you in good health as it leaves us at present. I want you to send a line to Alfred. He is getting up, likes to go to the public, but is not a bad lad to me. I expect you will be a grandfather of two when this letter arrives. Ann on again. She not had very good luck, lost a deal of time from being poorly but he looking well. My little Bill has been very poorly, he is better and looks well.
It heartbreaks me to write like this. If the prodigal son could come back to his home once more there would be a rejoicing ...And you mentioned about looking young. I thought you did when I saw you at Leeds. My heart broke nearly when I felt your hand being so soft.
Dear Husband, you would be surprised to see what a great fine looking girl Thirza is. It will be my birthday on Tuesday, 17 of March. As for myself I not looking very well at present. Brother and sister sends their best love to you. Alfred is in the Woinbel main pit with Ann's husband and my brother Ellis. Alfred works full week for nineteen and sixpence. He minds the engine.
Ann's husband says he would work hard for you to come home if it could be done.
My dear Husband I sends my nearest and dearest love to you, and all the children with a thousand loves and kiss wish we may meet again, Oh that we could in this world.
