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| Archive Reference / Library Class No. | D3580/C/159 |
| Title | 15 Feb 1811
Manchester. J Longsdon to Father. Commission of bankruptcy against M and P L [Longsdon] completed last night; gazetted in week to 10 days. Mr William and writer return tomorrow by The Telegraph to London.
Looked over stock with William. Load one made almost wholly for American trade - will be disposed of at heavy loss. 7 pieces laid aside for finishing. Habgood and Co can sell them for cost and charges. In 3 months he can draw for them. Light goods must remain on hand. Shirtings go out as came in. Go on with finer sort but only make 2 old width. Ducks to be bleached to sell in London; think will sell at 12d. William and writer will talk over spinning at Manchester and will write to him. Cotton lower in Liverpool 1d 1b than last week. Good Bowds 11d and 12d - prime 13d.
M L and Co's affairs in Heurts hands as solicitor Commission. Mr Ashworth (Councillor) Mr Morgan and Mr Jepson. Assignees to be taken from Inspection Meetings 4, 14 March and 6 April.
With addendum from William who may be called to Liverpool next week as James Harrison is sub poenad to London on a trial. He could not refuse Mr Leech's help. Cotton fallen nearly 1d a 1b. |
| Date | 1811 |
| Level | file |
| Repository | Derbyshire Record Office |
| Archive Creator | Longsdon family of Little Longstone |