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| Archive Reference / Library Class No. | D3580/C/155 |
| Title | 11 Feb 1811
John Longsdon to father. Writer now agrees Bickers would have liked fine shirtings in old width better and must try again. Wishes Mr Finch would give statement of all their weavers and what they are making in quality and widths. It would assist his judgement of what is coming round. Writer will see what Habgood thinks about widths. He wishes Firm had drawn on Habgoods as arranged rather than sold to Patton at 9½. Habgoods expected it.
Regarding Peak Forest, suggests William looks in Manchester for room where can have constant turning for all their necessities and manage it himself. It will save expense of repairs and employ will be thrown on William who can spare time better than Finch. Weft would be better managed and come more regularly to the manufacture and less trouble for him. William (from Brideoake exper) would manage to spin upon Throstles - it requires least art of any machinery and would make his twist and weft. Wages higher but people do more work in full proportion; mechanical aid always at hand. Low rent on machinery circa £200. Carriage between Peak Forest and Longsdon inconvenient especially when want weft as it comes off the mules - same object to Manchester.
Tuesday - sudden and unpleasant call to Manchester. |
| Date | 1811 |
| Level | file |
| Repository | Derbyshire Record Office |
| Archive Creator | Longsdon family of Little Longstone |