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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/345
Title	14 July 1813 London. William Longsdon to Mother. Venus with John aboard safely arrived in Downs. Strict quarantine for all ships coming from Straits of Gibraltar. Letter today from John dated 12 of this month. principally relating to circumstances of leaving Malta and anxiety to know sentiments which may be entertained by friends. William still hopes his future circumstances will leave him without cause to lament steps adopted. Mr M soon be at Thornbridge again with his children. Sometimes amuse self pleasantly with them at Newington Green. Will probably disturb precise arrangements at Thornbridge "for Ellen and George do not at present seem to inherit virtues of Order and Regularity". Can she get writer ½ dozen beast's tongues dried - 8/- each here. Inquiry after health, his hay-harvest. Are Uncle George's affairs in train for settling? Encloses her ring, if now too large can be dealt with. Letter from John - hopes to be in London in week but nothing certain.
Date	1813
Level	file
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator	Longsdon family of Little Longstone

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