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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/568
Title	26 November 1827 Received and answered 28 February 1828. Anne Longsdon at Longsdon to William Longsdon at L&H forwarded to Charleston, South Carolina per Pacific. She would have written long ago had information been pleasant. William's mother died last Friday night at 11 o'clock. Always most kind to writer. She was not told but sent boy on Saturday morning to enquire how she was. Before his return Mr Harrison and Mr John Barker of Bakewell called on business and said doubtless heard. He had seen a note to Mr W Gardam informing him. Last personal insult writer's beloved husband's family will have it in their power to show her, she has not heard when they inter her. At sale almost everything sold for less than valuation. Many things bought in rather than see them given away. On 2nd November when land should have been sold, Mr Brittlebank spoiled sale and behaved in such a manner that they threatened to send for a constable to throw him out. Factory and cottage sold. Flaxdale sold since to Mr Wyatt for £800 and other property in Great Longstone to Mr Gregory. Mr Harrison has bought Lime Kiln piece and common adjoining. Owing to great depression of times everything sells for less than valuation. Fears her child must be driven from house of his Father's. Shall prevent William's bargain being concluded until this be ascertained in order for him to have house if they are obliged to sell. Only hopes to keep about 40 acres. Shall be happy to hear William can return to England in spring. Child well and stout and becoming more intelligent. Uncle called - burying William's mother tomorrow. Feel James' loss increasingly. Sweet child would send his love to William if he were old enough to know what it means. Remember William should remember he has promised to be kind to him if writer is taken away.
Date	1827
Level	file
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator	Longsdon family of Little Longstone

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