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D3580 - Longsdon family of Little Longstone - [14th-20th Cent]
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Title	Received 5 June per Lapwing Packet. Malta 13. John Longsdon to Win. Wrote on 3rd by Brig Violet, Pinman, bound to Bristol. Acknowledge his of 2 Feb by Lapwing Packet and letter to mother. Writer's affairs here remain in status quo. Non arrival of the Prince Regent will retard his departure from hence but not aware of any importance attached to it. Mr Fenton's name rarely mentioned in writer's presence but he will be welcome here no doubt. In meantime learning Italian fast. Already knows enough to transact business with Italians and can write it tolerably. Practices in French for they have 2 young men in Counting House who speak these 2 languages constantly. Glad his letter of 12 Dec. came to William's hands - rejoices in sentiments of his answer. Sentiments about leaving Mr W H M unchanged - whatever difficulties this may expose writer too can bear them better than constant reproof, chiding and assumption [absolutely boundless] which writer too can bear them writer experienced during 3 months that Mr W H M acted in his natural manner towards him. James' letter to "Titus" informed writer of sale of estate at G[oatle]y but of no particulars. Fortunate estate was there to sell and hope possession of stipulated sum will enable Father to meet all demands on him without difficulty; that he has by now made arrangements for his purchase of Spring Cattle. If writer could see Pastures well stocked and books clear of any demand he should say `Basta'. There would be enough for their parents and for James, Bessy and Kate too. If William feels as writer does they are rich enough already from that source - they have others open to them - and Deo Volente - they will use them. Grateful for his attention to interesting subject at C. Communication in last pleasant enough but too many obstacles in way. Writer's course uncertain - brought his situation on himself and well satisfied with it. 7th writing to Father by this packet and to Mother. In letter to William by Violet (12) asked Thomas Godsell to send any goods he had prepared for shipping to writer's care addressed to Mr W H M who says he will dispose of them with pleasure if any arrive. S N Badger ordered to Alexandria tomorrow. One of late convoys brought Plague thence to Malta; it cannot be communicated on shore and vessel alluded to return with the Badger. Saw G Barker this morning - quite well. Recalling this day last year Badajos carried by assault. Regret cannot spend more time with GB young man of great merit and good officer. Reply to William's enquiries about Mediterranean trade less necessary in view of intended return. Pleasant to think resigned when trade had more promising aspect than for years. Demands for goods greater and merchants in better spirits than for 5 years. So cannot be accused of shrinking under discouraging circumstances. Scope here for good business but whether Mr W H M will turn attention to anything but Coffee and Sugar writer knows not. Extremely cautious of entering on any other - so much diffidence, distrust and suspicion in his whole system that writer could never contemplate entering on joint venture with him. Messages to friends. Would like bed in his lodging house on his arrival in London if can contrive it. Does not know how long he will stay. Does not know how will meet expense. Something to arrive from Mr W H M but whether enough to carry writer to London does not know.
Date	6 Apr 1813
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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