James Mott, Jr. letter to Thomas Rotch, Philadelphia, 6 mo 29, 1812

               
  B-126-1
                            Philada 6 mo 20 - 1812
  Esteemed friend
    Thomas Rotch
                  It is a long time since we
  have had the pleasure of hearing from thee, but
  suppose thy time is very much occupied with
  many engagements, that necessarily attend
  setling a new country, erecting a Town, Factory etc. 
  If it will not encroach to much upon thy
  time, I shall esteem it a favour to be informed
  thy present opinion of the country, as thy experi-
  -ence by a residence will enable thee to judge of
  the advantages and disadvantages attendant
  upon a removal to your state. - canst thou hold
  up any additional encouragement for Settlers?
  How art thou progressing in thy establishment
  is it likely to answer thy expectations? Does the
  country around you settle fast? What effect will
  the War with England have upon that country?
  Are you apprehensive of any danger from the
  Indians? We hear much of their depredations
  upon the whites.- What prospect is there for the