Ashbourne. June 10, 1840 

Also a capital “E” on top line 

My dear Father,

I have great pleasure in writing to inform you that our vacation commences on Friday the 19th instant, and I shall be much obliged to you, to write and tell me how you would wish me to return. The Omnibus goes to Derby on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and if you will meet me at Derby on Friday the 19th,  the omnibus arrives there about 10 o’clock at the Saracens Head where I shall be very happy to see you, but if you would prefer coming to Ashbourne for me, I can be quite ready to accompany

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you anytime you wish. The Church at Ashbourne was resplendent on Friday last, Mr. Niele preached the first sermon and you would have been much pleased with his discourse and his manner of delivery. 

We are very busy with Repetitions and making preparations for the closing of our school, and on that account you must excuse my writing you only a short letter. The Miss Pitcocks send their kind regards to you. 

Give my very best love to my dear Mother, brothers and sisters and accept it too yourself, my dear Father please from

Your very affectionate Daughter

Elizabeth Slater

Outer panel of folded letter

 Mr. Slater

 Eastwood

 Nottinghamshire

 Prepaid

Also bears the post office’s prepaid stamp

Postmark unclear but shows JU