| Title | 26 August 1807
T[homas?] Morewood at London to James Longsdon at Longsdon [Longstone] near Bakewell, acknowledging receipt of James' letter of 24 of this month, advising Morewood of James having valued on Morewood's firm for £200 in farm bills to Order of Sundries, which will be honoured by writer's brother, J Morewood. Should there be a sudden rise in price of public funds before an answer to the letter James can give final instructions to MWW re sale of James' 3%, writer will wait on MWW and communicate James' wish. He asks James not to delay his instructions to MWW. The mode James suggests of ordering the proceeds to be paid at once into the hands of Messrs Jones should secure him from any mischievous effect arising from the ill judged squabbling between Mr W and his partner. There is no question of the safety of the house. The only danger is the possible locking up of James' money should it remain in Mr W's hands after sale.
The Public Funds were rather higher yesterday because a report of their forces being in possession of the Danish capital. As the report was not confirmed the funds are dropping again. The public prospect is gloomy. One searches in vain from what quarter light may break in on them. The most sanguine yet hope for a pacific overture from France, but what kind of terms could be hoped for? He and his sisters send respects to Mrs Longsdon.
Addendum, 27 August
Morewood has heard nothing of the Houses concerning which James enquires. Rumours abound, the most important being the surrender of Copenhagen after bombardment. The report is said to have been received at the Admiralty in the forenoon. It reached the City at close of `Change. Funds rallied a little. 3% consols finished at 62 3/8 and 62½. |