Transcript of letter dated 31st May 1830, from William Thompson Rawes of Bromley, Kent, to his cousin, the Reverend John Hodgson. (The letter was published in the Memoires of the Rev. John Hodgson by the Rev. James Raine). (The original is contained in a bundle of letters held by the Northumberland Record Office - SANT/BEQ/18/11/1/77). (Bromley Line to Hodgson Line)

[Page 1:] London 31st May 1830 My dear Sir,         I have only time for the Post to say Miss Hodgson is so far on her Journey to B - quite well and much less fatigued that could be expected as Mrs. Hodgson will learn by my writing earlier than if your Daughter had written from [Page 2:] as I am sure you will excuse this hasty Scrawl. Best Regards to Mrs Hodgson believe me Truly Yours Wm. Rawes [William Thompson Rawes] London Monday Evening Copied by Julian Rawes of Cheltenham.