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D3580 - Longsdon family of Little Longstone - [14th-20th Cent]
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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D3580/C/631-632
Title	25 November 1848 William Longsdon at Longstone to H J Longsdon. Intelligence in his letter of 23rd - certainly took writer by surprise - congratulations and fervent wishes that measure Henry is committed to may promote future happiness and well being. No doubt Miss Lace worthy of the high opinions he entertains of her and confident he will try to merit return of same sentiments. Writer has always thought of Mr Lace's family with deep respect in consequence of terms in which Henry's late Mother always spoke of them. As for propriety of assuming responsibility of married life so early with limited resources - that must be decided by future events and care with which his arrangements are made. Cannot prepare too soon to lay down rules of self restraint in matters of expense nor to remember that if their joint incomes be spent at the outset of housekeeping that nothing will save them from debt and mortification as charges of a family increase. Few people profit by any experience not their own. Remember that he is young and that time only makes a man acquainted with the world and exhibits to him the absorbing power of self interest. When conflict against sufferings of poverty begin but too common for honour justice mercy and trust itself to be abandoned. None know the miseries or dangers of temptations but those who have been tried. Henry's present position is safe, flattering and presents a pleasing hope for the future. Prays that he will be preserved from more than common troubles which fall to lot of men. Henry to try to think seriously of his profession and to pursue it as his Mother would have delighted to see him do. Postscript Daresay he will find all railway matters right in the end.
Date	1848
Level	file
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator	Longsdon family of Little Longstone

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