My girlfriend can actually read the Hussy letter better than I, perhaps I can get a translation this weekend.
Translation:
Dear Mr. Jobus,
Many thanks for yours of October 19th, contents carefully noted, would have written you before, had I not met with accident, breaking bone in my right ankle, however, and glad to report progress and that I am able to sit up and take a little nourishment.
Am enclosing your account for a pair of guns, (12 bores) dispatched October 22 and I hope have arrived safely, meeting with your entire approval.
I may
venture (?) to ask you to be kind enough to draw the attention of your..
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Do something more interesting with the girlfriend this weekend! ;-)
Rs,
K.
