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| Archive Reference / Library Class No. | D3580/C/292 |
| Title | John Longsdon to Mother |
| Date | 2 June 1852 |
| Description | Thanks for letters and birthday wishes. Price of cotton writer sent her not extravagant, less than 19d a yard - cannot promise to get her any more of same kind but if wanted will try. Colour no object - choice of 20 sorts. William Whateley's affairs not yet settled. Dr has purchased his house and Warehouse from former Creditors but does not know how to support them. Mrs W has £140 per annum - useful but inadequate. Writer has pointed out impracticability of partnership proposed. George Whateley says John Longsdon is leaving them; refused to go to Lisbon except on own conditions - expected partnership - or to England except on same terms - foolish obstinacy. Principal fault lies in travelling for if FW represents him fairly much too dilatory in counting house to be of great service to anybody. Work correct but time wasted. George and father like John, speak highly of him but cannot consent to retain him in that employ and encourage expectation of partnership.
Fine weather should bring on the Drake. Hopes Father will be able to fish with more zest than of late years, freed from cares of an unproductive manufacturing concern. Success of James' purchases in cattle matter of agreeable reflection.
Father's account with Habgood winding to a conclusion - £250 or £300 still to come from them. Account with Mr M [Morewood] put right and leaves at his debit about £170. |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Level | Item |
| Repository | Derbyshire Record Office |
| Archive Creator | Longsdon family of Little Longstone |
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| Term | Letters (documents) |