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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/503
Title
21 October 1818
John Longsdon at Manchester to James Longsdon. Obliged by his letter of 19 of this month and by remittance of Bills to Mr Orr who has not yet acknowledged receipt. Mrs Pilkington asked Kate to stay a little longer - please let Longsdon know.
Day after James left, sent mare to a regular Farrier, not Doctor Taylor who recommended him not to rowel her. Her complaint very prevalent but that she had it bad and the discharge at the Neck will bring her round again. Gave them a little Physic for her and thinks she is mending fast. Every care taken. Writer rides her out for half an hour each day.
Thos Gardam wrote 19th of this month with news James gave writer. Hopes he will get in time for fine new ship intended to sail for Charleston in four days. Will accompany him to Liverpool.
Will take 1st opportunity of paying Mr M James' rent and will look after his Great Coat and other ....... Paid Mr Addison £6.9s 6d for tables which please to enter to writer's credit.
Date
1818
Level
file
Repository
Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator
Longsdon family of Little Longstone
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