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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/372
Title	2 April 1814 London. John Longsdon to Mother. Thinks of her amongst flower borders. Bessy's visit extended to pleasure of all; John godfather to new Morewood baby. Little surprised not to hear of James' move - anxious because much of Father's and therefore family's happiness depends on it - would go to Continent with easier mind if everything done to add to James' means of getting a respectable living for his farm and lessen Father's burden of business. Mr M proposed writer going to some of adjacent parts of Germany on their business and account in about 10 days time. First to Heligoland then Hamburg from there and probably visit Copenhagen and Gothenburg before writer returns which may be in summer. Letter from Forsyth announcing arrival in Jamaica - continues to get better. Accounts from Malta pleasant too. William growing stronger - advised to go into more airy situation, has taken nice lodging between writer's old lodgings and Newington Green. Present bedroom too confined and close - costs £35 old per annum, new one £50 - not great difference when health in scale. Negotiations for peace broken down. Burst of applause when Lord Mayor read the Bulletin - note from Lord Bathurst at Lloyds this morning. Few men who combine spirit with principle wish to see peace made with Bonaparte. Sent 22 lbs Turkey Figs by Pickfords Waggon on 24 March to Mrs Barker -2/- per pound for pulled figs. These as good and cost 20d per pound Please forward to James Longsdon of Goately copy of note from HM Transport Office acknowledging receipt of letter of 17 of this month. reporting arrival from America on parole and request transmit original parole engagement to their office.
Date	1814
Level	file
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator	Longsdon family of Little Longstone

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