William Heald letter to Thomas Rotch, 9th mo 21st 1816

              B-86-2
  
                        9th mo 21st 1816
  Beloved Friend
              Samuel Woolman
  and myself were appointed by the Indian Com-
  mittee to visit the Indians at Jaromes Town
  and as thou wast nominated for ne of 
  that Comtee at the same time, it was presu
  med that thou wouldst attend with one
  of us, or both of us if we should both get
  along, and as it is likely that about the
  first or second week in next month will
  be about the time we should think of
  attending to it if it would suit thee  
  please to let me know by a line, whether
  we may expect thy company and if the
  time proposed will suit thee and if not
  what time will, and I will endeavour
  to let Samuel know, perhaps he may
  come without me s I am under some
  discouragements at present, myself and
  family are well, with love to thee & wife
  I remain thy friend, 
                          Wm Heald