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D3580 - Longsdon family of Little Longstone - [14th-20th Cent]
- C - Correspondence

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Title	18 May 1816 New York per Nestor by Mr Leech junior 21 June. William Longsdon to mother. Has written 2 or 3 letters to Longstone since last had hers on 7th. Letter from father, one from James and joint one from Uncle John and mother. Would have written to father by this vessel but it happens to be her turn. Father's account of farming affairs rather disastrous - corresponds well with commercial matters. Increased opposition in trade of late years causes perpetual unsteadiness - sort of tide and those who take it on the rise will do well and those on the ebb must ebb with it. Self can afford to wait until immediate cause of difficulties disappears. Turned out of his last quarters. Like present situation tolerably well -hostess a widow lady under 30 years of age. Little bustling creature, pretty active but with sadly too much vanity - not lessened by having 12 or 14 young men assembled round her twice a day at breakfast and teatime. Keeps least splended table writer has seen in this country where the boarders are so numerous. Expect breakfast ready at 8, dinner within 5 minutes of 3 and tea at 7. Lodgers mostly English men most pleasant manners, behaviour; 3 or 4 New Yorkers of quiet disposition - so don't quarrel on politics. Letter by J Leech to Liverpool - by fine ship the Nestor. Has visited most parts of the states worth seeing having travelled from Savannah to Boston, about 1300 miles - territory with 8 or 9 million population - not very thickly inhabited. Several parts where scenery is naturally beautiful very magnificent. Only in last 10 days trees showing much foliage. In England vegetation at least 1 month forward. Spring almost unknown. Change from Winter to Summer very rapid. Weather still cold enough to enjoy a fire half the day but thing not usual at this season. Sending Miss M a satirical poem by Byron - "English Bards, Scotch Reviewers" - has been told it has been withdrawn from publication in England. Thanks Uncle John for his letter. He may be interested to hear that Mr Cobbett has sent out 2 agents here to publish such things as he dare not do where he is - to begin operations in a few days and will send her a sample. Remembrances to Cliff Family, Miss M and Uncle John - best love to family. Received by Mr Leech, 21 June 1816.
Date	1816
Level	file
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator	Longsdon family of Little Longstone

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