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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/306
Title
30 August 1812
Islington. William Longsdon to Mother. Sending 2 Volumes of Pliny's letters to James. In good health and hopes James is better. John ............. Writer invited to dine with Dr Whateley next Sunday - but John will be at Portsmouth or on Dolphin, and TG off to Margate to enjoy himself for a week. Glad Mr and Mrs Addison expected at Longsdon next month. Had very pleasant home with them while writer lived in Manchester and did not leave their home without regret. 31st John accompanying Miss Morewood to Barnes the nursery man. Handkerchiefs sent very à propos - would like 6 or 8 more. 3 Sept. Wrote last night to Father to say John left on evening of Tuesday 1st of this month. - called off in sudden manner. Just received letter - expects to be on board this day - trunk not arrived. Pompée man of war which convoys fleet has received order to sail. Sending small parcel by Miss M - wish it may be what she wants.
Date
1812
Level
file
Repository
Derbyshire Record Office
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