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D3580 - Longsdon family of Little Longstone - [14th-20th Cent]
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Title	12 August 1811 Finch to John Longsdon. Thanks for letter and recommendations. 7/8 shirting shall be made and finer ones improved in stoutness if possible. Had some twist for cotton Ducks or would have stopped then sooner. Are beginning sort he described of 27 width. Regret small quantity 9/8 calicoes recently made - one of principal weavers ill for some time and rest went out to do harvest work. Now this is over hope to make them in regular quantities; when 26 inch calicoes all in from weavers shan't make anymore. Expect 2 reeds next Wednesday for 6/4 shirtings which he means to put out with all speed, has recently found looms and weavers at Monyash that will make them well. Should have 4 ready in about fortnight. Will attend to all Longsdon's points. Hope to make 100 to 120 pieces weekly. Sorry linens likely to turn up so ill. Stopped the make of them as soon as could but all articles of the sort have been declining in value ever since. Not yet completed preparations for increase of carding and weaving concerns. Have a single carding engine which rather surpasses his expectations. Does not doubt he shall be able to give Longsdon a pleasant account. New carder and spinner came recommended to them last week and has engaged him. Went to Manchester last week and had disagreeable matter about Messrs Jones & Co rejecting Habgood's bill merely because it was not direct on London. William has paid it to Messrs Jno Moon & Son. Their account cotton due this month £186.7s.0d. now paid. William received two bills £160 given to Gordon Pares & Co towards monthly account and £149 to James & Co. Addendum from Longsdon's father. Finch doesn't approve of re-opening connections with Mr Ward. Father agrees. Has been shooting their own moor - brought mother fine brace. Matthew came to shoot to his surprise. James goes to Abney with him - pleasant days.
Date	1811
Extent	1 item
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator	Longsdon family of Little Longstone
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Term	Letters (documents)

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