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| Archive Reference / Library Class No. | D3580/C/393 |
| Title | 7 November 1814
London. John Longsdon to James Longsdon. Mr Forsyth wishes James to procure from any Gamekeeper a basket of Game and all expenses will be punctually repaid. If James does not object, please send to John's address a brace of pheasants and brace of hares if Burgoyne at Wainwright would kill them for James for a guinea - or if can only get 1 pheasant and 2 hares or vice versa still send them provided the price is in proportion. If James objects let writer know immediately and he will explain to Mr F. If practicable do it immediately as week already lost in expectation of writing by George, Barker and Mr F is in a hurry.
Hope James recovers bill £14. 10s expenses on Samuel Taylor. Expecting to hear James coming for Christmas - Suspects it last time writer can write him for some years.
If James can send pheasants, please wrap in paper before putting in hamper - preserves plumage better. |
| Date | 1814 |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Level | Item |
| Repository | Derbyshire Record Office |
| Archive Creator | Longsdon family of Little Longstone |
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| Term | Letters (documents) |