| Title | 15 January 1814
London. William Longsdon to James - good to welcome John again - much interesting talk - information James is about to receive from John will place him in more agreeable situation - Mr M his friend as well as theirs.
23 January 1814. William Longsdon to Mother. Writer has not been able to do anything about her spectacles because no guide to strength of glass. If she only wants a fresh and lighter frame to present glasses would think could easily get them altered in Chesterfield - or else send them here by coach.
Writer has bought Bishop of Chester's sermon on the Thanksgiving day - bought and put into James' trunk. Does not remember any other commission of hers but feels something forgotten. Thinks his talk more straight forward than used to be and believes she will find moderation more conspicuous part of character than formerly - seems seized by more commendable ambition than any shown before. Visit should do him good.
John has written to her about prospect of writer fixing in America and attempting foundation of an establishment which may become competent resource to them both. Writer has mentioned it to father; plan in its infancy and hopes for full execution.
Writer has bought ¼ pipe of Port Wine, half for Father, half for James. Expects it to be good as parties where it comes esteemed judges. Paid for here and put to debit of Father's account John and writer much pleased with Uncle John's letter. James reports come to play at Whist or Quadrille with her as usual. |