William Short, Philadelphia, [Pa.], to Peyton Short, "Greenfield", Woodford County, Kentucky., 1806

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Box 1, Folder 3
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Does not know if Capt. Hall (according to Col. Lytle's letter) was able to sell the land as he had hoped; Gen. Wilkins confirmed his comment about selling lands; emigration good in that "quarter" so sales are good; also reports that the agent sold his land, used the money for his own purposes and then did not repay it when requested, a common occurrence; Capt. Hall should have received payment for sale, but no word of it; please send information on this matter; agent in Philadelphia is now George Taylor, Jr., South Second Street near the Pennsylvania bank; but while in country receive own money to avoid commission; if any money received, send it to the bank at Pittsburgh in care of Gen. Wilkins; keep apprised of Paskie's land, and prospect for its sale; also request information on Ohio lands; since ignorant of Western geography, indicate nearby watercourses or settlements for reference, has learned of very small inheritance due from Skipwith side of family; each brother's share one-seventieth of the whole estate; wondering about proposed sale of Potomac lands; accidentally learned from R. Peters about his suit against him; will help in any way possible.

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