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| Archive Reference / Library Class No. | D3580/C/263 |
| Title | 9 February 1812
Father to John Longsdon. Not well but not left without fortitude. Hopes to improve comforts. Sees flattering prospects for John and William; hopes both possessed of virtue and integrity - will carry them through the worst of times with safety. Thanks for apples and bank notes. Send more as convenient. 8 or 10 would be more convenient when writer buys cattle with them. Does not mean to buy most of feeding cattle until mid or late April. Thinks of sending his James into Lancashire - will pay by bill mostly but some notes needed for odd ones or strangers. Price of lean cattle now too high for prudent buying. Most likely to pick up more than a few locally.
Finch says making too many broad pieces unless they can be sold readily at an advance. 55 pieces came from Monyash on Thursday - mostly broads but stouter and better made. Mrs Shaw has drawn her bill on William Whateley dated 25 Aug at one month payable to writer. Letter from William in receipt of John's letter with a bill for 169.9. Wants two bills which writer will send him. Advice on sheeting because if unsaleable will be an heavy article. Kate poorly - cough. |
| Date | 1812 |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Level | Item |
| Repository | Derbyshire Record Office |
| Archive Creator | Longsdon family of Little Longstone |
| Format | Document |
| Term | Letters (documents) |