| Description | "Congratulations of success against opponents and pirates at Leeds."
Dear Sir,
I am ashamed that I have been so long before I cou’d reply to your agreable favor of the 19th instant; but as you are so much occupied, probably my silence, as I have nothing interesting to communicate, may be easily excused.
First let me congratulate you upon sundry matters—the success of Mr. J. W. junior at Leeds, and a most sincere wish that you may prevail against all your opponents, the having made some essays at the Foundry, and also having settled your partnerships (which Mr. J. W junior inform’d me of); and when all your plans are arranged it will give me infinite pleasure to open an account for Soho Foundry, and that you may meet with success in that and all other concerns, you have my most hearty wish.
Your father leaves town to day, in good spirits. He has been fully employ’d since he came, and I believe has thought too much, as he complains of having had two bad nights, but seems tolerably well. I wish he may not be overfatigued with his journey, for he is now upon the ramble.
Mrs. Vere desires me to acquaint you with her love, that she is quite ready to give you the private lessons you wish in B. Sq., and hopes you will not delay much longer your visit to the metropolis; in this I join her. Mrs. Reynardson and the young ladies regretted much the loss of your company at the ball, which I understand from Patty Fothergill was a very agreable one.
I remain, dear sir, with sincere regard, yours,
C. Matthews
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