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Pleasant Valley 12th mo 16th 1809
Thomas Rotch
Respected Friend
I intended to have written
to thee before now on the subject of our last
been
conversation, but have^ absent from home on
a journey to New York, from whence I am just
returned. I have seen my sister Shipley
and have so arranged matters with her respect-
ing the mortgage which she holds on Israel Dean's
place, that, on the negotiation with thee taking
effect, her claim will be removed.
The property belonging to Israel Dean here
consists of 75 Acres, 25 of which is wood, & meadow
and the remainder plain Land; all of the first
quality & in the best order. on the premises
are a large dwelling House, Barn & other out
Houses suitable for the Farm. The fair worth