Item MFP/5/8/8 - Letter from J [Jane] Pontey at Kirkheaton to Joseph Munby at GE Atherley's Esq, 14 Gray's Inn Square, London

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Letter summary:
She is anxious about him since his sisters did not mention him in their letter (arr.30 Dec) and asks how long he intends staying in London. Asks him to get advice [from Mr. Cattle] about establishing his business in York, suggesting Monk Bar ‘but you may not be able to get one where you could wish’ and notes that his actions are so important since they are an example to his younger siblings. Fears that he will get nothing for relinquishing the partnership. Does not like his ‘new name’, (Giles?) – he has a younger brother of the same name. Discusses the implications of the failure of Dobson’s bank, some managed to get moneys out prior to its closure but many will lose out.
His sisters have been staying at Mrs. Sandwith’s for 6 weeks and are to go to Mrs Hall’s. She notes a possible complex situation depending on their behaviour (unsatisfactory? – “…probable they had lost some Hundreds of pounds by such conduct”) but asks him to be silent about it for now, but to make a mental note.
Asks him to investigate prices and quality of Kidderminster carpeting advertised at 2/3d to 3/3d per yd in a recent magazine and to bring her a 1½ yd sample.
Charles is working in a shop until they find another situation for him.

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