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D3580 - Longsdon family of Little Longstone - [14th-20th Cent]
- C - Correspondence

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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D3580/C/489
Title	James Longsdon senior at West Hallam to John Longsdon in London acknowledging letter of 15 received through Mr George Morewood. Cannot say that it afforded writer pleasure. Writer alludes to the part John has so pointedly done regarding James. Reverently wishes John were possessed of more accurate information of whole circumstances. Writer has not yet shown John's letter to his Mother but will take first proper opportunity. Hopes John will hear from her own mouth her opinion, information and advice upon this important subject. Everything in writer's power for benefit of his family shall be done - and writer thinks none will be found that know him well that will doubt it. Find from Mr M that John's journey to Liverpool is on William's account; wish it prosperous. Writer imagines John will go first to Liverpool and return via Manchester to their old home at Longsdon where hopes to have pleasure of welcoming him. Let writer know as soon as possible when he will be there. Mother is with writer there and bad road and remarkably bad weather makes their little excursion almost horrendous. Encloses £15 in bank notes, meant to send more but shall see John soon. From what John says of partnership, probable it will not take place but perfectly agree with him that William will make an acquaintance in Mr Ewbank likely to be of considerable service to him. Mr Beardmore writes from Nottingham that building and situation at Longsdon might have suited him but unexpected turn in patent made it necessary for him to decline it at least for present. Refers John to bearer and Miss M for account of visit to this hospitable ?Stanton. Anxious to see John at Longsdon but begs him to bring neither gloom nor dread. Let writer know when he may see him. 19 August 1817
Date	1817
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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