Charity Rotch letter to Thomas Rotch, Hartford, ca. 1806

              B-226-5 
  
           In care of Jacob Barker, Merchant, New York for Thomas Rotch   
	
					[Hartford May 27]
		The consideration of my dear TR being exposed
	to the watery Element, did not contribute to my Sleep
	last night, as the wind seem d high here; Lewis
	went that afternoon, & found the potatoes; which
	have fared better than he expected, he has got
	out 4 bushel, of pieces, that will do to plant; & Dr.
	Coggshall, has had half a bushel; so that thou need not
	take the trouble to get more; but if coud get them
	or 4 good ones to eat; they wou d be acceptable, I thot those
	might come in the trunk; please pay E Barker, for 8 yards
	of  [illegible]
	7th day. I have since beginning this perceived that the
	wind was unfair for the packet, at least it is thought
	so here, so that thou probably may not yet be in NYork
	I hope thou hast been careful not to get over fatigued
	I had rather thou shou d omit meeting to day; than do
	that- my love to our frds & connections. I feel well
	satisfied that I am at home, & am quite as comfort
	able this morning as common~ affectionately
				farewell  C Rotch