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D3580 - Longsdon family of Little Longstone - [14th-20th Cent]
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Archive Reference / Library Class No.
D3580/C/498
Title
4 May 1818
Ralph Finch at Gleeton Bridge to James Longsdon, junior. By direction of Humphry Hall of Churchdale writer received a lawyers letter from Mr Barker of Bevor House dated 30th of last month forwarded by Hall's men yesterday demanding £3.1s and threatening proceedings if not paid by 4th of this month. Had no previous demand or intimation and does not know what it IS FOR. Requests that James to inquire and stay proceedings until writer calls on them some day this week. Now a probability of letting the mill and machinery or selling them - expects to hear more today which is why cannot leave house. Will tell James more when he sees him. Mr Oliver made application name of Longnor and 2 other parishes with intention of employing their poor. Saw him last Saturday - he promised to see parties today when writer was to meet him. Respects to James' Father.
Date
1818
Level
file
Repository
Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator
Longsdon family of Little Longstone
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