Transcript of letter dated 19th September 1821 from William Thompson Rawes of Bromley, Kent, to his cousin, the Reverend John Hodgson of Heworth. (The original was published in the Memoires of the Rev. John Hodgson by the Rev. James Raine). (Bromley Line to Hodgson Line)

Houghton le Spring                       19th Septr 1821 Dear Sir, Being so near your Neighbourhood I propose to myself the Pleasure of making any personal Acquaintance with Mrs. Hodgson, and for that purpose will visit Heworth on Friday morning next. I should not take this formal method of making my Intention known to you, but fearing otherwise I might not have the Pleasure of finding you at home. With best Regards to Mrs. Hodgson I am Dear Sir Yours very truly W.L. Rawes [Presumed to be William Thompson Rawes] Notes:- It is believed that 'W. L.' Rawes is a printing error in the original publication for 'W. T.' Rawes, the younger brother of Robert Booth Rawes and Captain Richard Rawes. William was very likely staying with his cousins at Houghton le Spring. Copied by Julian Rawes of Cheltenham.