Edward S. Livermore letter to Thomas Rotch, Tewkesbury Mass July 22, 1820

               
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                            Tewkesbury Mass July 22, 1820
  Dear Friend
    It would have given me great pleasure
  could I have paid you a visit at
  the time I worte you, from Mansfield
  But I entered the State by the stasges and
  purchased a horse at Zanesville and
  wished to see a little more of the
  interior of Ohio I found myself shortened
  for time as my calculations were to meet
  the steam boat at Sandusky bay on the
  25 June which I accordingly did-
    Should I take a tour westward next
  Season I intend passing through your
  place as I find I can more easily do so
  than go by Zanesville - I was much
  gratified by the tour I took and am
  convinced that the northern section
  of Ohio contains as good land and
  as good Climate as any whatever-
     The settlements have been very rapid
  and I hope the present stagnation of
  business will not impeed them. 
  There are many conveniences to be en-
  joyed at and near the Lakes which
  cannot be experienced more to the south
  then together witth difference of Climate
  under the northern parts of Ohio much
  the most preferable - With best
  rejoices for Mrs Rotch  I am etc  
  
                      E S Livermore