1908 Letter:Letter written in England by Fred Warren to his daughter, Harriet,Mrs.H.C.Hyde
1908 LETTER: Letter written in England by Fred Warren to his daughter, Harriet,Mrs. H.C. Hyde.

This letter was addressed:Mrs. H.C.Hyde, #1 Royal St.,Lawrence,Mass., U.S.A.

Cromwell House
Cromwell Road
Rugby, England
Feb 11, 1907*

Dear Hattie,
I arrived at Rugby on the train from Liverpool at 5 PM yesterday.We reached the Landing Stage at 10.30AM & were all clear of the customs by 11.30- Was so pleased with the Ship that a Gentleman whose acquaintance I made on board & I took a hack together & went to the Cunard office & chose our berths for returning on the Saxonia on the 24th of March. Then we called at the General post Office but I did not get any letters. Then to the train at the Lime St Station which left Liverpool at 2 PM and reached Rugby by 5 PM. I then called at the P.O. to get my brother's address and as it was not so far Iwalked past the old places. some just the same as they were 35 years ago & past very many new ones.I found it without any trouble. I rang the bell & my neice Bella answered the door. I had the suitcase with me in my hand & she took me for a Drummer & showed me into the parlor & called her Father. George came in and knew me instantly. I was going to try to fool him for a time but he knew me too well. I was right at home at once with them and they gave me a warm and hearty reception and could not do enough for me. His wife was very hearty & kind and his daughter Bella is a fine large strong girl & very good. Their older girl was married at Xmas & has not been home yet,but is expected to come soon. Edwin the oldest boy is a very nice young man 'tho rather wild and rather hard to control I think. and Robert the younger boy about 6 years is a fine little fellow & he tags me round in good shape. After Tea we went to Annie's home & there I met with a great reception. I went to the front door alone and she answered the call & I was in the shadow somewhat & she did not know me at first but soon did so & she was very glad to see me. Annie has changed in appearance but very little and age has made her a little more quiet and reserved. She is a beautiful character to meet,everybody thinks so much of her and ask me if I do not think her grand. All her neices and nephews love her to death and worship her. Her husband is a fine man about my height & very much heavier & as good a husband as he is big. They live very happily together. We came away about 10 O'clock and sat up talking till near one o'clock & then went to bed and I slept like a log till 8.15 this morning. After breakfast George and I went to get the trunk and were expecting Martha and Maria to come anytime as we sent word last night. We had a walk around on our way and I was much surprised at the changes & improvements. The town has grown from the ten thousand of 1873 to over 25 thousand of 1908. There is a great Electrical works here like the one in Lynn, Mass: called the "British Thompson-Houston Co" and they employ over 2,000 men & another large works where they build engines & very nearly as large named Williams and Robinsons & Robert Wilkie has charge of the Engine there. I have not seen him yet but shall so this afternoon I expect.
Saturday Morning
Martha came in when (letter torn)--------and stopped my writing anymore yesterday. She is looking much better than I was expecting to see her and is really a very good looking woman. I will write more of her when I have visited her as I expect to do on Monday next.She went to Kilsey at seven o'clock and I am going to Leamington to see Maria as she could not get away until Monday and I have to be on the move. They are planning among themselves which can hold me the most time of my visit. I'll send this letter along with more to follow. With love to you all and kisses all around.
Your Father, Fred R. Warren

* Letter written 1908.


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