| Title | Received and answered 28 February 1828. E Longsdon to William Longsdon forwarded to Charleston, South Carolina per Pacific. Mother died on Friday 23 November, buried by husband and children in Longsdon on Tuesday. Increasingly feeble and quiet and peaceful release. Had some beautiful flowers to put over her; remembrances sent to all her old servants.
Smithers to William Longsdon. Funeral on 27th attended by sisters and Miss Walker, Mr Thomas and William Gardam, Mr Thomas Longsdon and writer, Mr Browne and Mr Spencer. Funeral conducted by Mr Johnson with great propriety. Ladies followed in a chaise and gentleman walked; going by way of Little Longstone. 6 of inhabitants attended as under bearers. Hats and gloves sent to 8 or 10 women who had served William's family. Desirous to avoid unnecessary ceremony or expense. Imagine expense will exceed residue of his mother's annuity. Uncle John unequal to fatigue, did not attend.
Brother's debts now reach £15.300 and personalty falls short of £2000. Still talks of reserving part of estate - will offer William 11 or 12 acres more in front of house at £90 per acre. William to consider whether he will purchase at that price or whether he will reject it and purchase house. Expects £3 an acre and £20 yearly for house or obliged to look for another tenant. Land of such prime quality no doubt of them attaining their price.
29 November 1827 |