Preston 24 Sept 1845
Dear Mother & Sister
I take the present minute
let you know I have got so far Safe
for which I feel thankful as railway
travelling is very dangerous in England
from their careless & furious Manner - I
had not left James Staunton 50 minutes
going on the London line when we
had a Slight collision - and would
have been Serious but both drivers
had a view of the danger 50 yards
before we met a we both were nearly stoped [stopped?]
yet so great was the remaining force that
the engine was thrown across the lines no person
was hurt - I have lost my box
the man put it on board the
Aurora and it has been stolen
from among the Cabin pasengers [passengers?]
Luggage but I will make the company
pay for the loss if I can --
I have got my Machinery sent on
before me - Ellen & James are well
and the children - this is a good place
for them only this spare portion of their house
must be furnished well and it will then
let the [they?] could have had the half sent
of their house all along for it --
My love to you all I am truly
M. [Moses?] Staunton
I may let you hear that James
Staunton & family are all well
and my Journey will serve
them all as I have taken
time to See that all [stiles?] that
I am going on with are Suited
to each ----
[addressed to:] [stamped:]
Mrs Staunton PRESTON GLASGOW
Cabin dock Print Works SP24 SEP 25
Near Glasgow 1845 1845
