John Johnston Letter to Thomas Rotch Regarding the Treaty of St. Mary's

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[corresponds to page one of letter from John Johnston to Thomas Rotch, October 31, 1818]

                                      Upper Piqua
 
                                              Oct 31, 1818

Esteemed Friend,

                           I have duly received your letter

of the 10th inst.          We finished the respective

Treaties in a manner satisfactory to all parties.

The annuity granted the Miamis, $15000 pr ann,

is the largest ever known in this Country, but the equi=

-valent is equally large.  The Country acquired being

estimated to contain 9 millions of acreas and

among the finest land in the U.S.  you will

no doubt see the particulars of all the Treaties

in the public papers.

          The donation from Friends in Ireland is

another proof of the deep interest which that

most benevolent people take in every thing that

concerns the [illegible- hole in the paper] of this [illegible].    I am

somewhat at a loss [illegible- hole in the paper] giving an opinion at

this time in what manner to apply this money.

I have reason to believe it is wholly unconn=

-ected with the donation of the ancient female

friend  at Cork,    will consult Jacob Taylor

and write you the result.   The Blacksmith

at Wapaghkonetta nearly supplies all the