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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D3580/C/55
TitleJohn Longsdon at Manchester to his father, James Longsdon, senior
Date24 Jan 1809
DescriptionSaying that William returned to Manchester with news of their mother's indisposition. He hopes she will not be ill long. Today's market has little novelty. Cotton is rather stiffer, goods about the same price. They have made no sales. When in Rushworth on Wednesday he informed Haigh that they would not for the future give out any more warps. There will not be a weaver employed in Yorkshire or Lancashire. John's stock of goods not now very considerable. He thinks the best course is to sell them and to concentrate capital ready to take advantage of any opportunity.
John thinks a voyage to Prince Edward Island might be useful. He will go in March or April if his father approves. Information from American traders suggests best articles to be Yorkshire broads and their own low fustian cords and shirtings. They can buy the first at 6 months credit. The returns would be in timber or any other produce which might answer. If the countries are on good terms there will be no difficulty in disposing well of the cargo. If on the contrary an Act of Non-Intercourse is passed all sorts of American produce will be high in England. The loss of Sweden will enhance the value of timber.
He refers to William in Manchester.
Levelfile
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorLongsdon family of Little Longstone
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