Today we find out what 'Old Mannie's' name really is! This is the first item that I have come across that actually has his full Christian name. I know that you all most probably guess what it was , and you were right, its Arthur.

'Arthur' isnt very happy.....

Bobbing

Nr. Sittingbourne

18^th July 95

Messrs Hudson Bros.

Gentleman

I have waited to receive some explanation in reference to my complaint of 15^th inst. As that however does not appear to be forth-coming and as you have moreover thought proper to ignore the conditions under which I offered to take the ham in question, I have now simply to inform you that I refuse to have it. now . I sent a journey of 4 miles & was more than astonished to find you had been so shabby as to have the carriage for me to pay; and so quite naturally and reasonably expected concluded that you had also taken no notice of my request with regard to the butter.

I have therefore to request the immediate remittance of the amount (6/10 ½ paid for ham plus 8’ value of butter) = 7/6 ½  and at the same time beg that you give notice.

I shall make no further application to you for it; but immediately on my return to town take steps to resolve it in a court of law when the amount may possibly be a little larger.

I am gentlemen

Yours

Arthur Hockley