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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/259
Title	15 January Father to John Longsdon. Anxious to hear concerning finances for now the want of money is more serious matter than he is willing to own. J B has seemed desirous of buying the little estate left by his late cousin at Wardlow but now writer perceives disappointment in that quarter. Letter from William comparing their trading situation now and last year - much in favour of present because stock now hold more saleable. Pleased because understand Habgood December sales very small. John must exert self to discover trend of market. If not clear tendency to advance, something must be sold in best manner it can be. Local news - compliments to Mr George Morewood. Meal for hasty pudding forwarded by Pickford waggon from Chesterfield on Tuesday last. From mother - request for shirt and hats. All much rejoiced John does not go to Heligoland. P.S. Father. Failure of Baldro's House most seriously felt in Yorkshire. Self likely to be a sufferer for £200. Habgoods oysters received.
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Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator	Longsdon family of Little Longstone

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