| Title | 28 July 1812
John Longsdon to Mother. Anxious about James' relapse last Saturday. Seen but few acquaintances since return from visiting Mother, hopes to see them before embarking. Mr Forsyth has desired writer to spend time as he likes when not actually engaged in Counting House. Like prospects of Mediterranean increasingly. Thinks both Father and Finch see own interests in adopting measures recommended to them and thinks they have gone too far to retrench. Uneasy to see Father determined on delay, an execution of that on which depends his comfort, his property and his life - character could not and would not suffer by immediate abandonment of Cotton Trade now no longer motive for continuing. Hopes feelings won't outweigh judgement.
Had fine ride to Chesterfield on Sunday morning - met Coach at Inn. Journey quite as comfortable as could expect. William's health seems completely restored - now on writer's right hand executing something or other - stands good chance of forming his character in this House for a Merchant and man of business.
Mr Forsyth writes to Mr William this evening to say the Tortoise is still detained. Wish W M could get up in time to go by this Ship which is a Government ship and would take them very comfortably.
Will go about James' commissions tomorrow morning. Shall see Habgood and Co and Poole and Co tomorrow. Note from William. Things from Manchester should have arrived now - please save shooting jacket and do what she likes with other clothes. Only the lighter boots any use - others too little. Books mainly old school books - a few belong to Uncle John and may be returned to him - left a memorandum about this. Glad to welcome John on Monday morning. Very comfortable in situation here. |