| Title | 9 Feb 1811
Father to John Longsdon. Back from Manchester on Thursday where they found in a most deplorable condition Messrs P & L much worse than he could have expected and more money owing in his own business than had reason to suppose. Both fortitude and activity necessary.
Arrangements with Habgoods judicious - of which they shall have to avail themselves. Finch informs him that balance of November sales £167.15s drawn for by two bills. Writer last desire him to advise of December sales £64.12s exactly what it has given him. 7 Feb Nos 5 & 6 2 bills at 2 months to George Brushfield £50 and £12.4s Finch has begun to number bills drawn on Habgood. E & B - favourable report on them from Jones & Co. 1 Feb pack forwarded to Habgood H E B L No 11 74 pieces 2327½ yards by Pickfords. Brother will forward more on Tuesday. William said about 300 pieces at bleachers. F[inch] to set fine shirtings on. Has bought 30 more reeds 3 looms fine for Mr B will be set on immediately - old width writer supposes he means. Finch thinks if all shirtings at old width would be best eventually. William and Finch bought 12 bags at 14d. Called at Peak Forest, have promise both from Keeling and George Bramsby of the Mill in due time, but at present Bramsby's affairs involved with infamous brother. |