Horton Howard letter to Thomas Rotch, Locust Grove, 12th Mo 3rd 1814

               
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  Esteemed Friend         Locust Grove 12th Mo 3rd 1814
   Thomas & Charity Rotch
                Pretty soon after my return from
  Kendal I went to Washington to see Scott to pur-
  pose [illegible] Quarter section on, Sippo but [illegible]
  [illegible] that he
  [illegible] take care of more than 20, as he had recd
  [illegible] survey at Canton giving him as his opinion
  that it would in a short time sell for that price; but he
  said he was about entering into business with a person
  whom he expected in 10 days or 2 weeks and he might pos-
  sibly be willing to take 12 in which case he would
  write me but I have recd nothing from him and
                 no
  of course I have^ expectation of geting it, and have altogether
  relinquished the Idea of it.  Our family are favoured
  with usual Health except our little daughter Ann who
  [illegible] fall got one of her leggs broken but is in a fair way
  [illegible] If spared with life and recollection I shall [illegible]
  [illegible]ness of thy self and
  [illegible] be very pleasant frequently to be with you [illegible]
  [illegible] affectionate Love is to you and to all my friends in
  and near Kendal.  I am your Assured friend
  My Wife sends her Love
                                       Horton Howard
  to you and to our friends