18 September 1828 Copy of letters by [firm of] John and William Longsdon at Manchester to L&H opening an account with them in favour of their J Harrison and Sydney Smithers of Ashford for £4000 a little more or less to be availed of about March next, and to Smithers and Harrison informing them of credit in their favour jointly or survivor for £4000 to complete a purchase of property by W Longsdon lately belonging to his brother James. Agreement and other papers in hands of Mr Charge of Chesterfield who will examine title and transact legal business. Settlement to be made and possession given on 25 March next under penalty of £300. Purchase price £7990 - £4000 of which trustees are to receive by cancelling so much of legacies to be paid to William Longsdon and his sisters. They are to supply Mr Charge with remaining £3990. 1828