William Short, Philadelphia, [Pa.], to Peyton Short, New Brunswick, New Jersey
- Containers:
- Box 1, Folder 3
- Scope and content:
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Glad he is travelling by land; please advise as to route; suggests he go westward by way of Col. [James] Henry; should leave patents for the 20,000 acres and other papers with Col. Henry, or some other dependable person; send information as to titles and prices desired; should have stayed in Kentucky, at least in opinion of Dr. Ridgely and Mr. Wilkins; also would have saved living in taverns from Florida to New York these last twelve months; lengthy discussion of travel route and monetary matter.
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