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D3580 - Longsdon family of Little Longstone - [14th-20th Cent]
- C - Correspondence

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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D3580/C/188
Title	14 April 1811 James Longsdon to brother John letter of 3rd received. Much satisfaction in prospects. Father speaks of economy and diminishing in expenses, wages, etc. Will give him every assistance in changing plans he does not approve. Asks John to economise too. Father very anxious about meeting GM, [George Morewood] talks of going to Manchester next week. Writer not decided own plans nor how much he needs; thinks about £20 short and would much appreciate loan for a few months. Expect Mr Barker will pay him for trinkets John bought for Mrs B this week. Shall writer return it or can John make it up to 10, 15 or £20 and James return it altogether. Entered into partnership with Mr Barker to buy his cattle and sell them. He finds pasture and rest of capital and is paid for keep. Writer has half the beasts and they split profits - Do not expect much advantage. Is value of guinea to be raised to 24 or 25/?
Date	1811
Level	file
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator	Longsdon family of Little Longstone

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