11 April 1811 Father to John Longsdon. Letter received 7th. Will see Mr G M [George Morewood] before anything is done - thinking of making an arrangement with Messrs Jones but want to see G M first. Friend at Thornbridge grows weaker. Mr G had better not delay. Finch back from Manchester, postpone spinning. Messrs G P and Co began 18 Twist and making in much greater quantity than writer could have wished. F has brought 50 Bd at 2/4. They can have a regular supply which writer likes much better than beginning themselves. 122 shirtings and ducks sent to Manchester this week; his principal fear is of glutting market. Lose no time in getting Habgoods bills on persons to whom they sell. Those are the bills he thinks of negotiating with Messrs Jones - Details of bills drawn. 1811