| Description | Two copy letters on one sheet, including letter from Thomas Lee, Edgbaston, Mrs. Mary Coates, dated 16 July 1791, regarding her welfare after she and her husband had fled their home, stating that an attack on her family's house by a 'parcell of rioters' was averted when the servants offered them 'some Drink and Good words' (no. 1); letter from Thomas Lee, Five Ways, Birmingham, to his daughter, Mrs. Mary Coates, dated 19 July 1791 regarding the aftermath of the Priestley Riots a few days area, and his relief that their respective property was safe [continued on Priestley 5/2]. The copies were made much later, with a note reading at the head of the letter dated 16 July: 'Copy of our Great-Grandfather's letters to his daughter Mary Mrs John Coates written when living at the house on the Hagley Road, Edgbaston (no. 2). |