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| Archive Reference / Library Class No. | D3580/C/183 |
| Title | James to brother John Longsdon |
| Date | 31 Mar 1811 |
| Description | Letter of 20th received. Very busy on Farm - and retires as soon as he can in evening being much fatigued. Finch not in least reluctant to give up journeys to Manchester, does not wish to make anything but shirtings and approves spinning plan.
Glad to hear from Father of GM's [George Morewood's] willingness to advance £400. Thanks John for offer to him. Bought 2 or 3 cows of his neighbours and expect they don't want money at present. Some others have put £40 which may be made into £50 in writer's hands and to have £80 from another person near Chapel. Father has £65 of his in hands but he wishes to manage without it because he knows how father is pressed. Can't say how much he needs but if John could lend £30 to £40, if he did not use it their Father might have it and writer could return it to him by 1 Sep. Not yet settled whether to go to Lancaster or not. Cattle are lower than last year but unless time alters prospect of graziers selling out again is not good.
Formal letter from Miss H N[eedham] - have not bothered to forward many foolish letters. Books came safe. |
| Level | file |
| Repository | Derbyshire Record Office |
| Archive Creator | Longsdon family of Little Longstone |