“I hope Ester is quite well,
“Your affectionate
“Son
“J Leech
“I am very sorry that I stayed away from School with —— but I promise never to do it again and I beg you will let me come out on Sunday.”
“Charter House October 2 1826
“My dear Papa.
“You told me to write to you when the reports where made out, they are made out now, and mine is, does his Best. I hope you are quite well, and Mamma the same. I hope Tom Mary Caroline, and Ester are quite well. I have not spoken to Mr Chapman yet about the tuter, and drawing Master, because I had not an oppertunity, send me a cake as soon as it is convenient
“Your affectionate son
“J Leech.”