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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D3580/C/578
TitleSmithers at Ashford to William Longsdon forwarded to Charleston, South Carolina
Date31 Mar 1828
DescriptionArranged about farms - Mr Ashby proposed to take whole of them about a week ago when there appeared little uncertainty how long matters in this quarter might remain under his control - made him acquainted with state of affairs - and gave him William's letter. Settled writer should hold Little Longstone farm on understanding that if writer came to Little Longstone next Lady Day, writer is to give it up to William. This secures it to writer in event of William not coming if there should be changes in administration - more settled appearance in last few days. Not anxious for great allotments and seconded Wager's application for it and who takes it. Writer has the Ashford farm. Nothing new. They have very reluctantly fenced out William's uncle's allotment in Lime Kiln piece. He is much as usual. Sisters tolerably well. Dare say William will be home time enough to stand Godfather again if he should feel disposed.
Kate's PS - Mr Smithers was told that Harrison had sold the small pieces of the Lime Kiln piece to two men at Wardlow. Bessy very poorly after went to Youlgreave but better for last fortnight. Mr Spencer now considers her better than ever been since he first saw her about time of Mother's death - advises keeping thin and quiet and taking moderate exercise walking every day - advice much what they said to her before she went to Youlgreave.

Arrived May - via New York.
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LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorLongsdon family of Little Longstone
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TermLetters (documents)
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