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| Archive Reference / Library Class No. | D3580/C/435 |
| Title | 15 October 1815
Islington. John Longsdon to mother. Her letter and Bessy's sent on to William. May hear from him by 1 December - but do not be hurt or disappointed if not until a fortnight later.
Mr M showing more confidence in writer and could not show more if John were his partner. Good business in last week or two. Miss William's company less than she might think because pleasantly occupied in thinking how to do business with him. Will Bessy send Camomile flowers and other 3 volumes of History of England by early opportunity by coach or waggon.
Have almost finished 1st volume and having had so little time for reading during last 2 years when he gets home at any reasonable hour with a cheerful little fire he feels it a luxury to sit down and read a few pages - although history is not the most engaging sort of reading.
Remain in present lodgings during winter for as writer can come the whole way without risk, by keeping the high road which is his invariable practice at night - very comfortably fixed. William left some paper bordering which shall be sent at first good opportunity. |
| Date | 1815 |
| Level | file |
| Repository | Derbyshire Record Office |
| Archive Creator | Longsdon family of Little Longstone |