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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/453
Title	15 March 1816 London. John Longsdon to mother. Asked James to let her know of William's safe arrival and planned return over land. It is well that she, got the 2 Ibs cocoa - no matter for the rest though her limit will be remembered. Shall do nothing in the sugar without hearing from her. Does not know about coming to Derbyshire this summer - too many circumstances out of writer's control but will come down any time if she particularly wishes it. Plan of forming an establishment with William still in infancy and deserves more solid support than anticipated - wishes to see it little more matured and has strong desire to make their father to come up this summer. Thinks he would enjoy visiting capital, see old friends and scene of his sons' struggles. Meant to let cold weather go by without introducing subject. Not unmindful of long standing invitation to herself but does not press it at this moment. Could make father comfortable at present but not her. 16 March. Morewood family at Newington Green not very well - want warm weather. 18 March. Received James' alarmed letter of 16 accompanied by one from Mr Finch. Will write to Finch tonight. Please tell James sending small box addressed for him by Pickfords Waggon to Chesterfield to leave London on Monday 25 which will contain items mentioned in his letter. In view of his letter, consider writer's little commission to him cancelled. Shall send James an interesting account of and instructions about growth of mangle wurzel which writer received from original grower at last year's cattle show. Glad he kept it for a useful purpose.
Date	1816
Level	file
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator	Longsdon family of Little Longstone

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