William Short, Philadelphia, [Pa.], to [Peyton Short, Lexington, Ky.?], 1807
- Containers:
- Box 1, Folder 3
- Scope and content:
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Inquires about news of Ohio and Cumberland land sales, troubles in Ohio country make their main officers, such as Col Lytle, hard to reach, making business hard to conduct; inquires as to Hall's agency, and the state of affairs regarding the lands under his disposal; discusses merits of having money in the bank at Pittsburgh or Philadelphia; has learned Paskie's land to be titled in his name; the Skipwith "windfall" is not enough to bother with; discusses character of George Skipwith; reflects on desire of everyone to go into business, and attendant evils; unhappy situation of a man dependent on foreign commerce or funds for his livelihood.
Access and use
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