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D3580 - Longsdon family of Little Longstone - [14th-20th Cent]
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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D3580/C/327
Title	15 February 1813. London. William Longsdon to Mother
Date	1813
Description	Thanks for letter of 9th. Hopes Father will end harassing expedition to Manchester by signing Finch's deed of release from debt. Father should not delude self with expectations. Dealing with a person whose conduct as John observes is "very near akin to knavery". If dissolution once effected everything else in fair way of being shortly concluded. No goods of consequence in Manchester - whole stock in London not worth £100. Great consolation they both preserve health. .... addendum just forwarded letters to Longsdon. Letter which came to him entirely on subjects quite strange to him and writer rather than quoting asks news. Surprises him nothing from Longsdon for forwarding since 7 Dec last. Regarding matter related by Miss M-d - thought she understood that Mrs Mackmurdo did not meet John's propositions on ground of his going abroad and Isabella's youth. The writer communicated to John and received his answer while Miss M was in London to whom writer shewed it as best way of giving his sentiments to her. Since then Mrs Mackmurdo has seen it and commented - highest respect for his brother - have no objection to his wishes but his going abroad and Isabella's youth. Perhaps he may return to England sooner than expected and they will always be glad to see him but she thinks when he impartially considers matter he will be convinced she could not ask otherwise. There matter rests. Happiness less the sport of accident than if affair had taken another turn. Will send copy of John's letter on this point. Dined with Dr Whateley who will send her a few roots of any of these strawberries she has not got, Scarlet, Pine, Haut bois, Chinese and Alpine. Can she get writer a basket of eggs - cost 4d each here independent of certainty of having them good.
Level	file
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator	Longsdon family of Little Longstone

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