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| Archive Reference / Library Class No. | D3580/C/387 |
| Title | 25 Aug 1814
London. John Longsdon to Father.
Acknowledges reception of joint letter by William and writer on 3 of this month; pleasing and truly glad to know [will in hand] to produce comfort and support honour of weaker branches of father's family.
Approach to general good trade much less rapid than expected at peace with France. Prices of goods improving in Mediterranean and North Sea and their trade with Hamburg getting pleasant. Manchester trade still as variable and competitive. Would not willingly have to do with that Trade - prefer general Trade.
Occasionally enquiries about land in Prince Edward Island; not actual sum can be obtained for it here - and most probably no where else. Land on sea shares may become valuable in North America at no distant period - that in interior must wait a century or so before it will be valuable for tillage. They were all cheated by Peter Hope - gain nothing but experience.
Glad MWH Morewood has written him a pleasant letter. Various reports daily about negotiations at Ghent. Meantime Americans keeping mastery of lakes and beating them on shore. Their reinforcements should put end to childish warfare of past 2 years. Good American trade would leave them little to wish for in Pancras Lane, provided Europe remains tranquil. |
| Date | 1814 |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Level | Item |
| Repository | Derbyshire Record Office |
| Archive Creator | Longsdon family of Little Longstone |
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| Term | Letters (documents) |