James Hosier letter from Thomas Rotch, Steubenville 25th of 6th mo 1812

               
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                         Steubenvill 25th of 6th mo 1812
   Thomas Rotch
                 Our frds A. Skinner & brother arriveing in Town
      night
  last^ without a line or message from thee to me, was a disappointment.  I've
  therfore thought best to imploy a person to bring this to thee & earnestly Sollicit
  a few lines from thee informing what prospect thee has of obtaining that land
                                 allow
  for me which we talked off, and ^thinking more on the subject I am willing
  thou should add the twenty Dollars if on trial thou finds Cannot make out without; If
  thee should be above to git the land I think it would greatly promote my Coming out
                you
  to Settle with^; and I may have some small influence with a few others to bear me
  Company; From conversation I have had with the Butchers and others at Canton since
  I see thee am convinced my business of Soap boiling etc might answer at Kendale
  I have had a pleasant Visit to Rouse Taylor; have recommended him not
  so do any more about Settleing his Farm hill he has seen thee; he being a good
  weaver I thought thee might find thy account in giving him suitable incoura
  agement to Settled with you and Sell his own place which perhaps he could do
  without Loss as thee is a person likely to want it, I am now waiting thy
  answer to Clear me of suspence. If needfull I am reddy to pay the money to
  thy order in this Town for the first payment Viz 80$ on the quarter Section
  and the advance whatever it may be either - 80 or 100$ on the wood
  land with the other payments to be at 2, 3 and four years after Date in
  equal payment. Subject to a Discount of 8 percent per year for money paid before due
  my love affectionately to thyself & worth Companion am thy Friend.
                                                      James M Hosier
  P.S. please remember me to Charles Coffin & wife.