Introducing Mrs. Collins
Dear Mr Collins,
I thank you for your last letter; I am now in a better position to advise on the matters you mention, with regards to the recent passing of Mr Bennet. The estate of Longbourn will fall in its entirety to you, as you expected, and once the papers enclosed are signed, it is done.
As to the practicalities: it is customary to wait at least a month before taking the house.
I am in correspondence with a Mr Bingley, who is handling the affairs on behalf of the Bennets.
If you wish to move to Longbourn before that period, please inform me, and I shall ask him to speak to the family; it may be possible.
There are some details of the entail I wish to speak to you about, but for now, it is all in hand.
Your servant,
Mr Noakes