Letters from Hannah Greaves

  Letter from Hannah Greaves to Parents including Hair Locks, Ilkeston 3-Jun-1819
Ilkeston June 3rd 1817
Dear Parents,
My sister's letter came safe to
hand and I was extremely glad to hear that you
were all well. My dear brother she said was much
better, she informed me of the death of Jessie
Winterbottom. I was very much struck but it
was a very pleasing thought that I hoped he was
prepared to meet his God; we may learn from him
how necessary it is to be ready when the time
comes or death may call us for we know not what
a day or an hour may bring forth.
I am anticipating the time when I expect to
see you and all my dear friends which I assure
you will create unspeakable pleasure. Our
vacation commences on the 20th instant but I expect
Mr and Mrs Shaw will accompany us and they
cannot leave conveniently before the sabbath day
is over. If all be well we shall go to Derby on the
Monday and be in Manchester on Tuesday the
24th. If convenient I shall be glad if you will
meet me, like them.
I remain
Your loving Daughter
H Greaves

PS. My sister mentioned in her letter that my
father would send me some money to come
home with but I have sold the 9 remaining shawls
and can take a part of that if agreeable. I sold them
to Miss Daykins of Codnor. I should like to hear
from home if my sister can make it convenient
to write. Adieu.




 
 
 

  Letter from Hannah Greaves Austerlands to J Hall Redivales 12-Jan-1824
Austerlands, January 12th 1824
Mr John Hall
Sir,
Your kind favor of the 3rd instant
I duly received but can scarcely tell how to reply as it
is a subject that requires deliberate consideration.
I am very much obliged to you for your kind
sentiments but cannot give a decided opinion without
a personal interview. Perhaps your friends
might have objections in that case you
are aware it would not be very pleasant. You will
think me very precise but really I cannot write
on this subject as it is my first attempt. You
must excuse errors. I shall always respect you and
all your family, let the affair end as it may
but cannot give you a possible answer without
further reflection. I thank you sincerely for your
kind proposals. I cannot send my respects
as I hope no person will see this scrawl but
yourself.
I remain,
very respectfully,
Hannah Greaves

sentiments

 
 

  Letter from Hannah Greaves Austerlands to J Hall Redivales 11-Mar-1824
Austerlands March 11th 1824
Dear Sir,
Yours of the 8th instant came duly to hand
in which you still mention the most sincere marks
of esteem. I make no doubt, allow me to be candid,
but the conjugal state is the most happy in the world
if the love between the parties be mutual and their
study be to contribute to each other's welfare and
happiness, and I certainly would not address you on this
topic if I was not convinced in my own mind that
this would be the case; allow me my dear Sir once more
to say that it is a serious thing to trifle with a female's
affections and character but I feel confidence from
our family acquaintance and the opinion I have
formed of yourself that I shall not see an instance
of this kind in the present affair. If upon mature
affection on the subject you still give me the
preferance I shall esteem a visit from you an
honor; if you can make it convenient to visit
_ on Sunday the 21st instant I will be at home
and we can have a little conversation on the affair
if you think proper. I am glad to say that Mr Last
paid the bill. I certainly was disappointed at not
seeing you on the Saturday evening, but excuse you as
I thought you perhaps expected being in Manchester
or that you were late in your business. I enquired
of my cousin Cooper on the Sunday. He said you were
very late at Hale hill and that your father said he
would call upon us in a short time. I said
indeed! but thought to myself this is poor satisfaction
for me seeing his son. I will conclude this
scrawl as I think you will scarcely have patience
to read it. I really am quite awkward when I write
to you, but I hope to get the better of it if ever
I shall make a third attempt.
I am
yours respectfully
Hannah Greaves




 
 
 

  Letter from Hannah Greaves Austerlands to J Hall Redivales 5-Apr-1824
Austerlands 5th April 1824
My dear Sir,
Agreeable to promise I now sit down
to write to you but do confess I now felt so much at a
loss to collect my scattered ideas as I do on the
present occasion. However as we ought to meet an
important question with due consideration and
proper firmness. I will treat the subject with
candor and sincerity. I have given your offer my most
serious consideration and certainly feel much
obliged to you for the preferance you have shown
me. I think it advisable for your friends to have
a knowledge notwithstanding you shall act as you
think best on this head. It is a serious subject and
one in which your happiness might be materially
concerned and if you do repeat your visit it will
be thoroughly known to my friends (there are no
secrets in our country). I will be firm in saying that
I see no objections to receive your address providing
your intentions are strictly honorable and I beg

leave to add I have a very different opinion of you
than to suppose for a moment that you have
acted in disguise. The respect I have for you will
not admit of such an idea. I was at Middleton
on Saturday with a friend. I own I stole many
a glance towards Bury but als could not
see my friend Hall. Robert and myself are
removing to our new cottage and if you condescend
to honor me with a visit I will send our girl to
Peter Hoult's Swann Inn Greenacres Moor at any
hour or time you may appoint. Robert looks as
sly as a fox, he says he has found us out and
I should not be surprised if he has not mentioned
it to James as he said in a joke yesterday
he did not expect me staying long with Robert.
I smiled but made no reply. You are a favourite
with Robert. He speaks very highly of you. Indeed
my father has not made a remark that I have
heard. From this I conclude that like me has
not many objections. Excuse this remark as
a joke as it is a suggestion of my own.

I want your father and mother to know and yet
I am afraid when I think of it. My opinion is that
a person ought to act sentimentally in this case
more than any other that occurs in their life.
Waiting your answer with impatience,
I am
very sincerely and truly,
Hannah Greaves




 
 
 
 

  Letter from Hannah Greaves Greenacres Moor to J Hall Redivales 10-May-1824
Greenacres Moor May 10th 1824
Ever dear Sir,
You will I make no doubt be impressed
to see a letter having seen me so recently but beg
you will excuse me writing as I cannot make
myself comfortable without addressing a line to you.
My mind was really very much perplexed last
night in seeing so many eyes upon us. Your wish for
me to walk I know was from the strict motive
of respect. As my brother was with me there could
be no great demand to censure; my flattering
expectations tell me that the period will some
time arrive when I can spend months instead
of moments with you without either scandal or
remark. My dear sir should that time were to come
my happiness will be exquisite but alas! We are
never entirely certain of any thing in this transitory
world until we attain it. Your welfare, I can assure
you your happiness is very near my heart and
my constant study shall be to retain your
good opinion. What kind of sentiments am I
writing. My heart speaks language scarcely becoming
my sex but the pleasure I have in writing
to you is unspeakable therefore you must not

dwell with censure on the remarks of a silly
girl who in every respect considers you as her
confidential friend. I have much pleasure
in saying that no remark was made respecting
my walk with you. Sister James told me one of the
ladies asked her if she knew you. She replied
you was a friend of Robert's and I rather
think it will settle there but however I will
have a walk with you whenever you & myself
think proper whether Robert is with us or not but
must confess it does not look very well for me
to go towards your house and return alone.
Brother & sister James and Robert Cooper spent
the evening with me. James was very friendly but
never mentioned your name. Suppose he did
not see any thing improper in me being seen
with you. If you have an opportunity to send
me a few lines I shall receive them with very
great pleasure but I do not fully request it
without it be your wish. I suppose a fortnight will
be over sometime but it seems like a year to me.
I wish you did live at Oldham. You must
excuse this scribble as I have been called off each
two or three lines and it is post time or I would
have scribbled this half over. Hoping to see you
at the appointed time.
I am
with much respect
yours affectionately
Hannah Greaves

 
 
 
 

  Letter from Hannah Greaves Greenacres Moor to J Hall Redivales 22-Jun-1824
Greenacres Moor June 22nd 1824
My very dear Sir,
You will perhaps excuse
me in addressing you as I thought it
necessary to acquaint you with the particulars
that have occurred since I had the
pleasure of seeing you. My sister came
according to promise on Monday morning.
She was uncommonly kind and began
to arrange matters in the first place.
She wrote to my father & mother acquainting
them with the affair requested. Mother
to come and assist us in making arrangement
for dress etc. She likewise informed
brother, & sister, James and Robert. They all seem
to have a desire to see us united and of
course I could not say they should not.
I have learned since they are ordering fine

blue cloth etc and I expect we shall
have a smart attire respecting gloves. I
think the ladies should have white and
the gentlemen buff. You will have no access
to arrange gloves for our family. If we
all go we are to have 2 chaises from Oldham.
My sister says the chaise, boys ought to have
buff gloves from the church. I should like
you to write per return of post your
arrangements and when I may expect to
see you. Brother James says he will gladly
give up the shop to us and he is sure
it will answer very well indeed and
will do everything that lies in his power
for our welfare. Excuse me enlarging
as my time is rather engaged. Hoping
to see you at your earliest convenience.
I am
yours affectionately
Hannah Greaves




 
 
 

  Letter from Hannah Greaves Greenacres Moor to J Hall Redivales 24-Jun-1824
Greenacres Moor June 24th 1824
My dear Hall,
Your kind favor came safe
to hand this morning in which yourself &
sisters do me much honor in addressing me
so kindly. My strictest reverence & love is
directed to your kind mother for her marked
attention. Your father likewise has
behaved in a very kind respectful manner
to me, but hope to repay them by filial love
and duty. Please remember me very kindly
to your sister and say my dress to church
will be pale straw coloured thence trimmed
with white tatter which dress further
particulars respecting dress we can talk
once on Sunday as I am fearful this will
not come to your hands until Saturday.
I beg leave to say I shall feel myself
very much honored by your sister being my

companion as bridesmaid whether Miss
Haigh be there or not. We have this day
come to some arrangement respecting the
marriage from what brothers & myself have
concluded you may expect if agreeable.
Miss H, myself and 4 of my brothers & sisters.
Brother James will get a 6 inside conveyance.
(he thinks it the most advisable plan)
on Saturday. It is a circumstance
that will only occur once in our life and
we will endeavour to make it as pleasant
as we possibly can. I am impatiently expecting
to see you before the great day. My sisters
are as well as may be expected . I have
every respect paid me by our family and
they appear to give a united consent.
My dear Sir, I am very anxious to
see you on Sunday. My greatest concern
is however I must have fortitude

to see Redivals. Please mention me
kindly to your father & mother and sister.
I still remain
unchangeably yours
Hannah Greaves

PS. I never saw such a scrawl before.
I would write to you over again,
have not time, therefore dear please
excuse it.

{ Forget me not }




 
 
 
 

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