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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/645
Title	5 January 1852 Emma J Longsdon at Longstone to Aunt [E Longsdon]. First letter in New Year - may it be blessed one to her and relatives she is visiting. News of local health and local visiting. Neighbour asking about Henry's wedding asked if bride was pretty so told him she had black hair and eyes and red cheeks and it seemed quite to satisfy their idea of beauty. Wedding very quiet. 26 at Breakfast, mainly family. Bride's uncle Mr Croft performed ceremony at Village Church of Martin rather more than 1 mile from Ingmanthorpe, 4 bridesmaids including writer and 4 groomsmen including E Smithers. Bride and bridegroom left at 1 o'clock for Manchester. They all spent rest of day cheerfully and writer's father and self left next day and got home in evening. Henry and wife visiting relatives in Clifton and Bath and leave England on 14th. Hopes that should they return to England in health Henry fortunate enough to obtain a curacy. So unsettled and uncertain a position would materially interfere with her enjoyment were writer on such a expedition. Flock of children at Ingmanthorpe - younger portion nearly of an age and a size. Mr Tomes here to welcome them - now in Birmingham. Hope to see him towards end of week. News of neighbourhood health. Last letter from Charles good account of self - rather more prosperous year with crops. Yesterday his 23rd birthday. No news of their Buxton relations. 2 met Christmas at Thornbridge - Mr and Mrs Morewood both being unwell from cold and Mr and Mrs J McConnel and Mr and Mrs Perrin only additions to their family except little Agnes. Father's love to her and Miss Gardam.
Date	1852
Level	file
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator	Longsdon family of Little Longstone

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