William R. Dickinson letter to Thomas Rotch,Steubenville, November 24, 1813

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		  Steubenville Nov. 24th 1813
	  Friend Thomas Rotch
		            I can with confidence
	  assure you that the poor old Ewe has entire-
	  ly recovered from the bit of the Horse, and
	  she has generally improved since she
	  came into my possession-  she is never-
	  -the less much troubled with a severe and
	  obstinate cough which seems to wreck her
	  almost at times---It would relieve
	  me, and perhaps both of us, if you would
	  permit Irwine Wales to put a price on
	  her, in the event of your feeling any way,
	  diffident--which price I will not he-
	  -sitate to give.
                Mrs Sheldon and girls seem
	  to be happy, but have their fears on the
	  subject of getting  boarders *  --so far
	  we are comfortable, and often wish sin-
	-cerely for your presence and that of
	  my good and much respected friend Char-
	 -ity.
                           very sincerely thine
                               W.R.Dickinson
	  *tell frd Charity that John England
	  authorised me to assure Mrs Sheldon that he would
				  become a Boarder as