| Title | Smithers to William Longsdon, Messrs Leech, Harrison, Liverpool. Has received letters of 23 May from Philadelphia and 6 June, New York. At present no steps taken by brother's executors for sale - comtemplated sale in one lot, but Wager now expresses himself desirous to only sell as much of outskirts as would meet debts. Wager hoped William might purchase what they have occasion to sell - outskirts excluding home - intention to make William this offer before they take any other step. Writer has accurate plan and his own valuation of property at his service in Liverpool or here. Details of Smithers actions concerning his and Mrs Longsdon's [William's mother] and Miss Longsdon's claim on estate.
Regrets that did not advise James to make will and that money is left to James' widow and her sisters.
4 July 1827 |