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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/143
Title	John Longsdon at London to his father, James Longsdon, senior, at Longstone
Date	[26 Jan 1811]
Description	learning that James is persevering in their plan of manufactory. James says nothing about Kelm and the Peak Forest affair. John hopes James can get it as it would greatly facilitate their manufacturing even when times are bad, and when they are good it will not be possible to get a carding place but by building. James does not say what transpired with Gardom, Pares, and Co, after John left. John is pleased that no engagement was made at fixed price because he finds by account today from Manchester that twist is lower. No 30 could be bought in quantity under 2s 6d cash in 5 months. As William will soon be in Manchester this engagement is of less consequence. John recommends an interview between William and his father in Mr Finch's presence in which it is made clear on what terms and conditions Williams enters on his new duties and what authority is vested in him. John is seeking references for Mr Habgood, Jones and Wilson and Williams in Manchester. Appearances are in their favour. John thinks they would accept £200 to £300 at 3 months. He could ask them with strict propriety, but it would not be right to mention it to Mr Bickers. He has refused Habgood permission to sell at 12½. The goods on hand are all to come in the February sales. After the 20th of any month all sales made in London are dated for the following month. If Habgoods are willing to let them anticipate by drawing at 3 months before the goods are due it would be worth sacrificing a small percentage for convenience in lessening risk. 26 January. Addendum. John has seen Habgood who has agreed to make the last sales due on 4 June and acknowledges error in claiming 5 months. He was pleasant, and James will no doubt draw in conformity. Whenever accounts of sales are rendered James may draw at 2 months allowing them only interest. This will give quicker returns and lessened risk. John sends a copy of Robert's sales, and is glad they are rendered. His original account and T Ward's too are sent via Manchester. John has received Mr Finch's letter from Manchester. He is sorry to learn of his cousin Longsdon's death, and asks why no one told him of it. John asks his father to order all shirtings to the bleachers as they come in. Accounts on all sides are so bad that he doubts that they can maintain 13d, but 12½ is not amiss. He wishes the finer sort to be encouraged, Habgood & Co have applied again for the finer article: Sales James Longsdon & Co per Roberts, Jan 1811 138 7/8 shirtings 4332½ at 1s £216.12s 6d 12 7/8 shirtings 378½ at 12½d £19.14s 3d 3 9/8 shirtings 95 at 12½d £4.19s 0d £241. 5s 9d Commission £8.9s3d Carriage £5.17s6d £14. 6s 9d £226.19s 0d
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Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator	Longsdon family of Little Longstone

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