27th June 1845

Thorp Green Hall

Dear John,

I am as well as can be expected and better for receiving your letter. It is the very thing. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your friendship and assistance. It is a kindness to us both. Yes, to Mr. Brontë too. For he needs constant supervision to keep him from the drink. It is best that he go home to Haworth where his father and sisters may care for him.

Yours very truly, with gratitude,

Lydia