| Title | 7 Feb 1811
London. John Longsdon to Father. Letter of 29 and 30 received. No answer from firm. Finch must write as soon as possible.
Fine shirtings received by J Bickers & Co. if agree with Thos Gordon that if they are wide enough they will answer. Think he required 1 beer bar narrower than their old mark but all seem to be 1½ inches which will be 2 beers. Worst will only be 1 bar narrower or equal to his present narrower sort. Writer doesn't remember wording of first order but if it mentioned more than 3/4 inches it is his fault.
At Liverpool only sale on Monday 10 bags Orleans at 13½ Barrels for 12d were quality. Pack 100 pieces to Habgood & Co - expect to have sales of 23 pieces on hand end of month. If any of finer sort are in send 6-10 pieces exclusive of finer sort in Habgoods 100. Width of this article must have immediate attention. Writer not being fussy, but trying to find best sorts and qualities to make. May be old wide are best for fine ones, if so writer's error of judgement. Wishes Mr Finch would make few (3 looms) of them that width for Mr Bickers and in a while they shall know which suit the market best. Quality very good and must be kept up.
W Whateley examined book, those of late partner Patton but cannot answer. Money for examination of his Land Tax transferred from stock or no account of its amount has been rendered.
Writer asks what stock on hand and what at bleachers. Lottery Tickets are £21.14s If he wants him to buy, must be said by return post. |