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Letter of thanks from Enoch Wood to the inhabitants of Burslem on his 50th wedding anniversary, 
17 December 1829 
  

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To the inhabitants of Burslem. 

My dear friends, I am quite unable to express the
Gratitude I feel, for the very flattering
manner in which you have spontaneously
Joined my family in celebrating the 50th
Anniversary of my Wedding Day; I
Was totally unprepared for this honor; as 
Well as for the manner in which my family
have celebrated the day; my feelings are
quite overpowered. It always has been my 
pride and pleasure to witness the prosperity 
of my native town. By birth, station,
and inclination, my feelings are identified 
with the people of Burslem; and it is my
heartfelt wish that they may enjoy uninter-
reupted prosperity when I am no more. 
I have the honor to be
Your obliged
And obedient servant.
Enoch Wood. 
Fountain-Place,
Burslem, Dec. 17, 1829