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From Castle Donnington to George Metcalfe at Mr Hyde's house, George Yard, Hull. Bardsley only received Metcalfe's letter at the beginning of this week and he could not therefore comply with the desire for him to write in a fortnight. Bardsley is pleased that Metclafe is well in body but is concerned that he has been in trouble. He hopes that he has emerged with honour. It is strange that Huscroft should arrest Metcalfe for a debt that he did not owe.
As Bardsley has not been in Nottingham lately, he cannot say if there is a public house to let. He wishes that Metcalfe's sister and her husband had some other way of making a living. - it is hard to follow that line of work with a good conscience.
Bardsley does not know if he is going to Conference, If so, he will be glad to see Metcalfe there. He hopes that the loss of his wife will drive poor Billy Green closer to God.
Bardsley enjoys reasonable health in body and soul.
What will Metcalfe do with his child, if he goes to London?
Metcalfe can write to him at the house of William King, the chair-maker near the church in Loughborough.