John Smith to [Wilson Cary Nicholas?], discusses the political environment and praises the performance of Nicholas in that realm. Mentions DeWitt Clinton's eagerness to become Lt. Governor in New York where his popularity is fading among both Federalists and Republicans. Discusses the method of farming on Long Island, saying that each locality has its own particular differences; discusses labor saving devices, especially the horse rake, now in general use on Long Island., 1813

Containers:
Box 2, Folder 102
Physical description:
5 pp.

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
170 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Special Collections Public Services & Reference Staff
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968
Parent restrictions:
The collection is open for research use.
Parent terms of access:
Materials in this collection, which were created in 1765-1869, are in the public domain. Permission to publish or reproduce is not required.

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