Thomas Grisell letter to Thomas Rotch, 9th mo 20th 1812

               
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                    9th mo 20th 1812
  Esteemed friend
   Thomas Roatch
          Since my return from Kendal I re-
  ceived a letter from Richard & Maria Imley
  informing that they are about to return to
  Chesterfield Monthly meeting and requests
  Certificats thereto and as I am one appointed by
  our meeting to have the care of it I request
  thee to make inspection into the situation
  of his afairs as far as respects his temporals
  and if nothing apears to obstruct amongst you
  pleas write me as soon as thou art clear therein
  also inform Richard Williams and Isaac Bow-
  man that their Certificats have come to hand
  and it would be pleasing to me if they could
  attend next monthly meeting.
     Dear friend I will give thee a little hint
  of your reques  The committee reported in favo-
  our of your being indulged with the previledge
  of holding meetings on first days which after
  many friends expressing their sentiments it
  was concluded to be left under consideration anoth-
  er month, which makes me desireous that as
  many of you as can attend at next mo meeg
  may.
    I may also inform thee that many friends have been 
  enquiring the reason of thee and thy wifes not
  attending here oftener and for the most part
  I have endevour'd to inform them your situation
  and excuse for you as far as I think was right
  but I now begin to feel at a loss for excuses
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