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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D3580/C/580
Title[L&H] Liverpool to Mr Sydney Smithers, Ashford, Bakewell
Date26 Jun 1828
DescriptionReceived letter yesterday from Mr William Longsdon dated Charleston, 20 May informing them that Smithers had renounced the credit which he opened with them in Smithers' favour last September and that writer of course considered sum now at his disposal. Smithers also informed them when he was there that he would not use credit. Consequence transferred balance £1251. 17s as per annexed statement from Smithers' account to his. Please confirm arrangement and accuracy of statement. On 27 May in letter received this morning William expects to leave Charleston about mid June and travel via Philadelphia and New York. Cannot fix any probable time of arrival.
Note William's account still in name of J & WL.
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RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorLongsdon family of Little Longstone
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