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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D3580/C/367
TitleJohn Longsdon to James reviving subject of conversation from Longsdon to Duke of York on January which James meant to introduce to Father at suitable opportunity
Dateearly Jan 1814
DescriptionConvinced Father will not make will as he ought to do - talking of sending for Mr Bossley - rectitude of intention. William and writer have agreed to propose to James that if Father dies intestate the 3 of them should distribute estate as most conducive to mutual benefit and happiness of their sisters and mother, otherwise unprovided for. Does not envy him for inheriting most according to law of land. Rejoice that it comes to one who can protect his sisters especially if they fail to make their way in commercial world.
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RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorLongsdon family of Little Longstone
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