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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D3580/C/376
TitleLondon. John Longsdon to Mother, William and writer much obliged by present; proved very useful. Treated Alfred Barrow and Bessy to a little cold tongue to breakfast. Hears she has spent agreeable hours with Miss Morewood accompanied by two very nice little girls - hopes to see young Helen strengthened by country air. Bought half a crowns worth of food for mind by order of Mr M who is going to Thornbridge by Waggon, also 4 pounds of roasted cocoa for Uncle Gardam, which writer thinks he and she would like - try a little before sending it to Cliff and if she wants more let writer know. Writer recommends it to Mrs Barker too - "tis an excellent thing for weakly people".
Family gossip, outings with Bessy. William talks of coming down with Bessy in 10 days if convenient. Letter from Forsyth - health quite restored wishes himself in Pancras Lane again. Voyage to Jamaica has in all probability saved life so whether Mr Williams, the surgeon, was uncautious or not he was right in the main point.
Let writer know if she hears anything about Lieutenant George Barker, writer has heard nothing of him or the Badger.
William and writer comfortable in new lodgings. Wishes Uncle John could come to see the Emperors, Kings, Nobles, Generals, etc.
Date14 May 1814
Levelfile
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorLongsdon family of Little Longstone
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