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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/380
Title	29 June 1814 London. John Longsdon to James Longsdon. Thanks for letter by William. Although what hears of James is not altogether good it is far from bad; dislike most unfavourable report of health; begs him to be cautious - especially in making himself hot and taking too much exercise. Whatever an old school and prejudiced neighbourhood may say about a man working like a horse - writer's opinion is that he better consults the ends and objects of his labours by more moderate use of bodily powers and more active use of his mental or discretionary faculties. William seems better for visit. Little to say on William's conversation with James - his sentiments just what expected - he, William and writer have one common object; to do what they can to contribute to happiness of Mother and sisters in any sinister event happening to Father. In meantime if James makes that regular provision for them which writer thinks he means to do and will only be prevented from doing by a delay which makes it impossible will be unnecessary for them to interfere with the regulation. If he does not, it is well that they understand each other that his intention shall be religiously acted on. Regrets Father so dissatisfied with James' purchase of cattle for him; does not know any remedy for uneasiness it must make but a determination not to act for him again. For if a man must subject himself to censure and abuse it ought to be for some great object. Further reflection of Father's displeasure and anger if humour not exactly met. Do not spend much time with him and avoid occasion of disagreement. Wishes to hear of James being comfortable and has done all he could to render Father so but writer now knows it to be in vain: too much dissatisfaction with his own family and servants and too poor an opinion of everybody about him to be happy. No new information about writer's own plans. Mr Forsyth's near return makes it probable that writer's stay in this house cannot be very long. First object is get living in honourable way without applying to Father for help. Not very deep in debt and owe nothing except to Mr M. Writer will try to go abroad but opportunity unlikely this year. If not William and writer expects James to visit them at Christmas. May be long before all three shall be together after that time.
Date	1814
Level	file
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator	Longsdon family of Little Longstone

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