John Longsdon at London to James Longsdon, junior at Longsdon near Bakewell. Did he succeed in getting the corn during late dry weather - if not, fears must be much injured indeed. Mr Ross expects to arrive in Matlock about Saturday or Sunday for very short stay. If James is not occupied on Monday could he call on Mr and Mrs Ross early in morning and give them an invitation to their Father - Mr M has asked them to Thornbridge. If not there, leave time at Post Office. Please tell Father and Mother. Important and very pleasant letter from William yesterday - every day nearer aim of reputable House and name of their own. Prospects greater than expected. Alfred Barrow ill but expected to mend shortly. Price of grain up - made a famous thing of it for Edmund Morewood for which they hold above 1000 barrels of flour which have doubled their value (this between themselves). 18 October 1816