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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D3580/C/264
Title13 February 1812
Mother to John Longsdon. Take care of himself; wear flannel under his shirts. Looking forward to visit. Saturday - Father still poorly not been out for a week when caught fresh cold. Mr Milland was there that day and thought it necessary to bleed him. Sent for Mr Milland again on Thursday but he suffers under a rheumatic complaint and cannot come down. Mr Richard Walther sent for this morning but is going from home and cannot come. Sunday - Father seems better - Mr George Morewood will visit him this afternoon. Hats received - sisters like them very much indeed; walking in garden in them. Will repay John when he comes. Had, serious talk with Mrs Barker which will relate when she sees him. Monday - Father better thinks himself better.
Date1812
Extent1 item
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorLongsdon family of Little Longstone
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