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| Archive Reference / Library Class No. | D3580/C/276 |
| Title | 11 April 1812 |
| Date | 1812 |
| Description | Father to John Longsdon. Expects Hulley & Crossbow to be with John. Ought to have had it repaired in Sheffield. In London they will charge high for a new string which will be of silk and an hempen one is as good. John to take care that lever with which he draws bows up is always safely notched - for if it should slip when he have it at his face he is in much danger of being ill hurt.
Gloomy about trading concern. Fears no sales safe - warned by letter from him saying John judges it necessary to reduce the number of the broad goods immediately. Do not think John means last ordered for which new reeds. Just got John to write to Finch direct on these subjects. Why such a great deduction by short lengths in last sale? Settle small balance against Roberts as soon as possible. Sell anything John can safely. Never in whole life foresaw so much the want of money.
Going to Manchester tomorrow to see how things go. Hopes to be back on Wednesday. Undoubtedly William has told John of riot they have had. Apprehension of consequence from temper of the times and rancour of Parties. |
| Level | file |
| Repository | Derbyshire Record Office |
| Archive Creator | Longsdon family of Little Longstone |