George Flower letter to Thomas Rotch, Philadelphia, March 22 1819

               
  B-64-2
              Philadelphia Mar 22 1819
    Dear Friend
      After a tour of 2000 miles I arrived in
  this city - Our friend Morris Birkbeck is coming with his
  family to this country soon; for him I wait. 
  other friends think of coming out.  my business is to
  collect all possible information.  Have you any
  lands(Barrens) in your part, of good soil, healthy, &
  otherwise favorably situation, for sale?  Public
'  and private precuniary difficulties increase so past in Engd
  that we none of us know what we shall save from
  the wreck.  What price can your manufacturies at Kendal
  and Stubenville afford to give for merino wool in the
  grease?  How are they going on?  What is the price of
  Grain with you this extraordinary year?   How
                                               the
  long do your winters last in general: What is ^range
  of the thermomitor, in summer & winter?
   You will excuse these abrupt questions I am
  sure.  I shall have the double pleasure of hearing
  & receiveing your answers  - and hearing of the welfare
  of yourself and family.  With best wishes for
  your prosperity and comfort.
        I remain with sincerity
                  Geo Flower      tern over
   Please to direct to me at Jn Vaughans.    Philadelphia
 of yourself and family