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D3580 - Longsdon family of Little Longstone - [14th-20th Cent]
C - Correspondence
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Archive Reference / Library Class No.
D3580/C/391
Title
20 Oct 1814
London. John Longsdon to Mother [Family chit chat]. Sent box for Mr Barker on 15th which was to leave London by Pickfords Waggon on 17 addressed to care of Mr D Hill, Chesterfield.
William and writer have agreed to stay winter with their landlady - painted and papered sitting room; on whole in good quarters. Badger arrived in Channel a week ago but no letters reached writer from Malta or Lieutenant G Barker - hopes he will be in Town soon.
James' letter of 14 arrived - thanks him for handsome present of game. Most useful present they have had was bacon which came with some eggs and enjoyed it very much. By and by they will petition for some more.
+ Note from William - why does not James reply to invitations to come to London this winter?
Date
1814
Extent
1 item
Level
Item
Repository
Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator
Longsdon family of Little Longstone
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