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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/409-410
Title	William Longsdon to Mother. 4 Feb 1815. London. John Longsdon to James Longsdon - Thanks for letter of 31st concerning full compliance of their wishes in subject of annexed copy of what writer has written to his Father which sends to him for his and Mother's information - refer to James to say whether too much said to Father in answer to such unfeeling and ill-judged expressions. Consulted Mr Ross day after James left, he is enquiring about farms in his neighbourhood. In meantime writer will do all he can to meet James' views. Copy J L to Father. William and writer sorry to hear of his indisposition and hoped next letter would have informed them of his recovery. Principal motive for writing in consequence of his communication through James of 31 of last month in answer to proposal from William and writer respecting his undertaking some business in America - James was requested to inform them of his and Mother's sentiments. Last few years little prepared them to expect in answer to a proposal calling on him for nothing but assent to a measure founded on reason and supported by every honest principle, a cold message about caution and hurry and still less an inconsiderate condemnation without advancing better arguments against it than opposite political opinions to Government of country. In undertakings state of his pecuniary affairs has been studied and their conduct guided by most delicate forbearance from anything which might bring to his recollection losses of a moderate share of real caution which his sons both proposed and practised 3 or 4 years ago would have saved him from. Has he anything to offer in lieu of this proposal? He says present situations are satisfactory - agree but satisfactory as preparatory stations in which to acquire necessary knowledge for forming an establishment whenever opportunity should offer. William's situation - pecuniary advantage inadequate to his maintenance and his years residence in London must leave him deeper in debt. This without the slightest reflection on Mr Morewood's liberality. What they principally hope for now is that on reconsidering matters father will have seen it in its true light and not suffer any prejudice against Americans to influence his just judgement.
Date	23 Jan, 4 Feb [1815]
Description	23 Jan 1814 [actually 1815]
Extent	2 items
Level	File
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator	Longsdon family of Little Longstone
Term	Letters (documents)

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