Jacob Barker business letter to Thomas Rotch 1 mo 27th 1810

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  Thomas Rotch               New York 1 mo 27th 1810
  Dear Uncle
       I am favoured with thy letter
 of the 19th ult by which I was [illegible] to ob-
 serve the late indisposition of much lov'd
 aunt Charity but much [illegible] with the
 glad tidings of her speedy [illegible] make
 our affectionate love to her [illegible] a large
 share for thyself, my dear wife and self often
 feel a strong desire to pass a little time with
 you having much regret the distance taht
 separtes us I often encourage & hope that
 your feelings & circumstances will make
 you take up your abode in this neighbor-
 hood, our families are all in the en-
 joyment of good health sister Ann
 appears happy in her new situation
 She has not as yet got to house keeping
 when that takes place I am satisfied she
 will find much pleasure in seeing her
 old friends & relations. I hope thee will
 press forward thy Manufactory I doubt
 not but all thy cloth would sell here
 at a price that would answer, if thee
 thinks proper to send some to my
 care I will take pains to place it to
 advantage. The plants pr came