28 July 1813 London. William Longsdon to Mother. Thanking her for letters including note from James. John hopes not to be confined for 40 days, but this rests on conjecture. Tell James book on diseases incident to Cattle not yet bought because does not know how to send it to Longsdon. No coaches running nearer than Derby or Manchester unless it could be left at Duke of York. Price 10/6 and other expenses near 10/- more. Mr & Mrs Barrows thank for present of meal - did not know where it had come from until writer had her letter. 1813