12 May 1815 London. John Longsdon to Father. William just written about plans of going to United States - much remains to be decided after arrival at New York. E Morewood intends to come to England after W Hulley's return to New York - so best for William to go with Hulley - Autumn good time. Glad to think Father approves of principle. Mr David Ross, intimate friend of Mr Barrow and Mr M [Morewood] wants information about respectable lodging houses or failing that hotels in Matlock for holiday - wife, 3 children, carriages, horses. Merchant and farmer in Essex. Addendum: William to Mother - sending 2 parcels by Pickfords Waggon leaving on Monday 15 directed to be left at Mr Kenworthy's hairdresser, Chesterfield - thought James might be visiting - Warn Mr Kenworthy. Border for Parlour Paper will require cutting round edges according to enclosed Pattern. 1815