13 February 1812 Mother to John Longsdon. Take care of himself; wear flannel under his shirts. Looking forward to visit. Saturday - Father still poorly not been out for a week when caught fresh cold. Mr Milland was there that day and thought it necessary to bleed him. Sent for Mr Milland again on Thursday but he suffers under a rheumatic complaint and cannot come down. Mr Richard Walther sent for this morning but is going from home and cannot come. Sunday - Father seems better - Mr George Morewood will visit him this afternoon. Hats received - sisters like them very much indeed; walking in garden in them. Will repay John when he comes. Had, serious talk with Mrs Barker which will relate when she sees him. Monday - Father better thinks himself better. 1812