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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/469
Title
8 October 1816
John Longsdon to Mother by favour of Mr Henry Mander. Kate very comfortable though quieter than during last absence from home of the Rutors. Her cough almost gone. Self much better.
Not heard from William since his of 22 Aug when going to spend a week at Philadelphia - little alteration in his business then, but prospects brightening.
Uneasy at thoughts of heavy losses which must be consequent on this bad weather; fears their harvest almost destroyed. Year most unpropitious in reference as well to agriculture as commerce. Distress now so universal that private affairs of none of his acquaintance in business make better sharing than own family's.
Hopes to have Kate to breakfast soon; not been much in world since she came but mean to take her to Westend when Doctor comes to Grafton Street at end of month.
Poor Mr Mackmundo fast approaching his end; very feeble. One of best and most benevolent men writer ever knew. Alfred Barrow back from France.
Date
1816
Level
file
Repository
Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator
Longsdon family of Little Longstone
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