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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D3580/C/116
TitleJohn Longsdon at London to his father, James Longsdon, senior, at Longstone saying that the storm so long gathering has burst and they must consider how best to bear an evil they cannot avert. Finch was at Manchester on Monday [13 August] in consequence of John's letter of 11 August. Several principal creditors of ML and Co [Mathew Longsdon & Co] present agreed to allow time for them to make good their payments without the Bills being renewed immediately. He thinks they will receive their claims with interest without waiting any long time, in which case the credit of the House will stand as high as ever. He fears this unlooked for mishap will cause his father much anxiety but expects prospects soon to be as bright as ever. Mr Finch can give more details. John will confine himself to details not available in Manchester. Mr Willson is not going down [to Manchester] quite so soon as expected because much satisfied with information received this morning from ML. By tomorrow's mail he will know the sentiments of their creditors. If all are as favourably disposed as those who give time things will soon work smoothly again.
John has hardly had time to think of other affairs. Brokers' shirtings are safely to hand including the first part of the order for 200. Brokers like everyone else complain that sales are heavy [? slow].
Thomas Ward returned from Manchester and Macclesfield some days ago in good spirits.
W Whateley in low spirits in anticipation of heavy losses from the failure of some person with whom he speculated according to his brother John, but it should not bring him into difficulties.
John has not heard from William who should be in Liverpool.
15 August 1810
Date1810
Levelfile
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorLongsdon family of Little Longstone
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