Seth Adams letter to Thomas Rotch regarding sheep business, January 7, 1812

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Mr Thomas Rotch                           Zanesville Jan 7, 17th  1812
                                      Dear Sir, I was in hopes to have seen you at this place before this, my son Thomas Bulfinch Adams, was on at Steubenville a few days since in forms me that you ahve purchased at or near Canton, but not withstanding I am yet in hopes to have that pleasure. the Legislaturs are now in session at this place, many of the members have spoke to me to request you to bring on some of your Cloths, they are in want and I believe you may sell considerable to them.  The legislature of this state have passed a law protecting (sheep) the holders of sheep by exempting in sheep and wool, yarn & cloth made in private families to the amt of $45 from execution. This is not yet finally passed but will be a low; I am exerting myself to have another law