James Longsdon, senior, at Longstone to his son, John Longsdon, at London, acknowledging his letters of 3 and 4 [October]. 7 October 1810 He has been too busy to write. He is harried and longs for leisure. He regrets that much has been said to John, to which he will not add at present. He looks forward to John's visit. He sends a statement of his account with Morewoods, and his thanks for the accommodation. He gives news about various accounts. He has read John's letter to Hope and his expectations are equally low. Finch is to go to Liverpool at the first opportunity. 1810