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Archive Reference / Library Class No.
D3580/C/17
Title
James Longsdon to Master James Longsdon at the Revd Mr Ashridge's, Heath, writing to "My dear James" on the occasion of his birthday telling him that his Mama has prepared a plump pudding and they will drink his health.
Date
12 Sep 1799
Description
He sends good wishes to James and his brothers, and desires him to communicate them to merry John and mild little William. He hopes they will all be good and worthy boys and prays God will prolong his life to train their infant minds to the love of Religion, Truth, Industry and Honour. Their affectionate mother purposes to be in Chesterfield next week and will be sure to let them know. He also hopes for the pleasure of seeing them all. Their Mama joins in love to them all from their affectionate father, James Longsdon.
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1 item
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Repository
Derbyshire Record Office
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Longsdon family of Little Longstone
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