Manchester, Decr 23rd 1870 My dear Engels,

I received your very welcome NoteNicht überlieferter Brief von Engels an A. Knowles, ca. 16.12.1870. a week ago, and I have only just recd the patterns enclosed this evening.—I had some little difficulty in finding out the proper thing which you require

I however enclose you 2—qualities one @ 5¼ per yard and one @ 6, if you will return me these patterns and say which you would prefer, or perhaps a piece of each. I will get it for you

they are 70 to 80 yeards each piece.—

Do you know that Norman has been and gone and done it,—last Thursday week—he returned home yesterday and looks as if he had enjoyed himself—

I saw our friend Moore to-day on “Change” and I told him I should most probably send a piece or two with him—but instead of the pieces I only received the patter ns .—

I will write you more fully when I have heard from you again, and give you all the gossip.—

Give my kindest regards to Missus and believe me Your most sincere friendA.Knowles