Joseph Grinnell letter to Thomas Rotch, New York 10 mo 2nd 1814

               
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                                      New York 10 mo 2nd  1814
  Respected Friend
    Thomas Rotch
               There are a number of families mostly
  of the Society of Friends who have it in contemplation
  to move into the country early next spring unless peace
  should again be restored so that they can pursue their
  ususal pursuits - John L Bowne, Benjamin Collins and
  myself are more firmly fixed in our minds about move
  -ing than any others, but I think it probable that in
  the spring we should be able to increase the number
  to 8 or 10 families - thee will confer a favor by informg
  me at what price good land could be purchased
  at in thy neighborhood - whether there is any which
  belongs to the Government that would answer and
  on what terms ~ some of us would bring money enough
  to purchase farms others would want a credit for part.
  any general information which hee may feel pleased
  to communicate reltive to the country and agriculture
  would be gratefully recieved.
         Thy Assured Friend
           Joseph Grinnell