| Title | 9 Feb 1811
John Longsdon formally to Finch. Sorry to hear from Manchester necessary to sell shirtings at 9½. Habgoods have sold 150 pieces at 12 3/4 dowerage, remaining 80 just to hand will go off this month.
Put out remainder of 20 fine reeds. Mr Bickers customers did not approve of them and Habgoods have not seen them. From state of finances, worse than thought, better take on no more weavers. He thought they could bleach and sell all in London but cannot. They had better make what they can bleach and sell here or ruin own trade by making more. Advices given to Habgood. Drawn on Thos Ward for balance of sales account 2 months from 30 of last month on his account. |