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| Archive Reference / Library Class No. | D3580/C/395 |
| Title | 15 November 1814
London. William Longsdon to Mother. Hoped to send letter by Lieutenant G Barker but left town without calling on them. Learns by letter from Longsdon that he is now about returning to vessel again. War with America still requires large naval force - Gib's ship one of those kept in commission. Hardly any earthly recompense for man who grows old in service.
Regret Father's business with Mr Bossley still deferred. Weather grows wintry - need fires in evening and still dispenses with luxury in morning.
Met Henry Wright of Cutthorpe at a dancing party; modest genteel looking young man.
Commercial affairs brightening.
Note from JL - happy about Mother's account of self and daughter. |
| Date | 1814 |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Level | Item |
| Repository | Derbyshire Record Office |
| Archive Creator | Longsdon family of Little Longstone |
| Format | Document |
| Term | Letters (documents) |