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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D3580/C/586
Title8 September 1828
George Morewood, London to Mr William Longsdon, care of Mr Smithers, Ashford, Near Bakewell. Sends according to promise late brother's box. Fellow travellers and writer got well to Islington. Mrs Barrow and grand-daughter Ann safely reached homes the previous Wednesday. Bring good accounts of their friends at Antwerp.
Mr Alfred Barrow severe attack of rheumatic fever near Salem than family aware of until danger over.
Gratifying visit among old and good friends and only regret circumstances did not allow longer stay. 2 companions which would have rejoiced greatly if permitted to extend their stay. Hopes bargain afoot at least concluded and that writer shall eventually meet William many times in old family residence.
Date1828
Extent1 item
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorLongsdon family of Little Longstone
FormatDocument
TermLetters (documents)
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