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| Archive Reference / Library Class No. | D3580/C/120 |
| Title | 28 August 1810
Elizabeth Longsdon at Bubnell [parish of Baslow] to her son John Longsdon at London, saying that she came to Bubnell on Sunday evening because she had a bad cold. His uncle has gone to dine with Mr Longsdon of Eyam. All are truly hurt by the misfortunes of their Manchester friends. She has never seen his father so agitated and immediately gave up all thoughs of leaving him to go to the seaside. She could not have benefited from it when he so hurried. She hopes the delay will not hurt Kate. She hopes that John will be able to visit Longstone in winter and looks forward to spring. His father has not shot this season. J Barker and James [junior] has been shooting. She hopes to hear something of Mr W Whateley and family when next he writes, and gives local and family news. She encloses a pound note for muslin received by J Barker and asks him to send a couple of pairs of short kid gloves. She expects relatives to tea and hopes her husband will come in the evening. |
| Date | 1810 |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Level | Item |
| Repository | Derbyshire Record Office |
| Archive Creator | Longsdon family of Little Longstone |
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| Term | Letters (documents) |