| Title | 6 June 1817 P Longsdon, Manchester to James Longsdon, junior. Everything regarding Anthony is going well as could wish. Dr B and Mr Wood attend him every day. Has become much attached to man they have placed with him - more tranquil and has walked into fields for last 2 or 3 days - freedom of house, orders about as he did at home, teaches them to smoke and sing. Please tell mother, David means to visit her early in July and writer hopes to come too. Kind of brother John to offer to come, but all intercourse with family forbidden. |