“As I am rather short of money and want to keep my money I’ve got, I should be much obliged if you would give my ambassador 18 pence or so as I’ve promised a boy at school one of those small bladders to make balloons of, if you remember you bought me one once. I hope you are all well
“I remain
“Your affectionate son
“J Leech.”
“Dear Papa
“Will you be so kind as to send me half a crown by the porter and allowence me every week
“I was obliged to send the porter
“I hope you Mamma Brothers and sisters are quite well.
“Your affectionate son