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| Archive Reference / Library Class No. | D3580/C/277 |
| Title | Letter from William Longsdon to Messrs James Longsdon & Co, Longsdon, Stoney Middleton, Derbyshire |
| Date | 27 Apr 1812 |
| Description | William Longsdon formally to Messrs James Longsdon & Co, Longsdon, Stoney Middleton, Derbys. Received letter of 16th orders super shirtings say from 24 twist to come by carrier James next Wednesday - others not of much consequence and may remain until following Monday by which day things from here shall be at Cheadle ready to return by canal. Will send a bag of cotton by C James next Thursday. Wishes to be kept acquainted with stock because sometimes at a loss to know what quantity or when to purchase. Expects some money next week which will send with cotton if arrived. There will be no more D Warps but what they have even ready spun. Too late to send goods from Manchester by canal this week. Heard nothing from John since Father left. No sums for Mr Finch to draw on here except for goods sent to Patterson & Smith, 5 March if it is not already done. Copy of Habgds account attached. Balance 12 July - 1 Sept £1694. 17s 6d. Sept 24 1811 - Jan 1812. Balance £1106. 7s 11d 17 Jan - 29 Feb Balance £720. 10s 3d |
| Level | file |
| Repository | Derbyshire Record Office |
| Archive Creator | Longsdon family of Little Longstone |