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

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Title	3 April 1818 John Longsdon at London to James Longsdon, junior. Has received James' communication through Kate - waiting to hear more particularly whether Peter sent James remittance agreed upon, and whether James is satisfied with arrangement made for him with Mr WHM Weather cold, winterly - very much against a pleasant and successful lambing season. Drop in fat cattle which James feared not occurred; not likely, would be glad to know that James had sold his late stock at satisfactory prices. Nothing said by Mr M or self about Flaxwick bottom, nor is mention likely; need not think more on that subject. Glad James bought a few of Hassop sheep; promise self great pleasure in looking at James' flock this summer. Told mother would probably avail self of James' invitation to spend couple of months at Ashford. On reflection confirmed in intention to spend summer in Derbyshire and Lancashire. Charleston business leads writer increasingly to seek closer and wider connections in Lancashire. Hopes to say when in about a month. William's letters of late have unfortunately crept out and made writer rather idle and uncomfortable. 9 April - glad to have James' of 6th and learn that he in possession of his new farm. House and outbuildings seem to have been left in bad state but hopes land in good condition. Pleasant James is not disappointed in Joice for although thinks agricultural prospect good that mode of stocking part of James' land seems very desirable. Anxious to know James' arrangements for success at Penrith Fair. Very glad if James picks up a good lot of Scots. Will speak to Mr M about rent and let James know whether to send it or not. Will attend to any application made to him about cottage. Advance of grain in James' neighbourhood due to want of wheat and oats. In Scotland and Wales prices are much higher and although grain from foreign countries admitted - though prices likely to keep high. Hardly know what to conclude about James' money matters with Peter and James says nothing of any arrangements with the Chesterfield Bank. Surprised. Glad to hear lean cattle fallen a little; does not think fall permanent; do not hesitate to buy. Letters from William to 10 February - he was very well.
Date	1818
Level	file
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator	Longsdon family of Little Longstone

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