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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D3580/C/267
TitleFather to John Longsdon
Date3 Mar 1812
DescriptionWarned by William's letter about John's health and frequent headaches. Mother thinks writer should not mention it to Mr M [Morewood] as John will be free to come to them when John thinks best and writer thinks warmer weather may be better for John. Looking forward to seeing John kill a fish with the Drake.
5 March. Letter from William regarding purchase of 14 bags of cotton at 16¾d - William too precipitate. Last he bought was bad in quality which is worse than price being too high. No calculating harm a single bad bag can do in a manufactory situated as theirs. Surprised at John writing to William in a strong manner, not so much as a hint in writer's correspondence. Mr M [Morewood], writer see no signs of advance but rather contrary and share strong apprehension of an American War. Details of accounts with J Becker & Habgoods. Bill drawn by Finch on 13 of last month on Alcock for £45.7s at 3 months.
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LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorLongsdon family of Little Longstone
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TermLetters (documents)
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