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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/15
Title	19 February 1788 J Bill at Farley to Mr Longsdon at Longsdon near Bakewell saying that a few weeks ago he met two young Oxonians one of whom had visited Matlock and elsewhere in Derbyshire, and to whom Bill expatiated on the beauties of the dales of Monsall [Monsal] and Middleton, etc, which occasioned this letter. Bill has great pleasure in breaking long silence and would be very glad to see him and Mrs Longsdon here as Longsdon had given him hopes of on the way to Lichfield. One of the Oxonians has written asking for information on the Rectory of Eyam where his friend has a prospect of settling - Bill supposes by purchase - what is its yearly value and how the emoluments arise. Produce from mines must, of course, always fluctuate, but Bill supposes there must always be some. Mr Seward, the present Rector, [father of Anna Seward] told Bill early in their acquaintance that he received £500 or £600 per annum for tithe pigs [of lead] to Bill's surprise. Bill supposes that contract to have been of short duration commenting Mr Seward's love of a good story, though he is now, Bill believes, past relishing one. As it is a Rectory the great tithes of corn belong to it and Bill would be glad to know their value and how they are let, and likewise for glebe, wool, lambs, etc. Bill adds that Mr Longsdon of Eyam can give ample information and he hopes he will do him that favour. Bill sends compliments to him and chides him for not calling when within half a mile. Bill's brother has been in London for 3 months and does not say when he will come home. Mrs Bill joins in compliments to Longsdon, his wife and his brother. [1788] Undated covering letter for Bill's letter from James Longsdon of Eyam, asking him to send a reply by the bearer and leave a few lines for James. He does not, however, wish Matthew to stay all night, and if it is more convenient, will call for the reply himself on Tuesday if the day is fine. He expects to be at [? Goatley] at 10, and wishes cousin to let James' brother Thomas know, and if Tuesday is rainy, they will call on Wednesday morning.
Date	[1788]
Level	file
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator	Longsdon family of Little Longstone

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