Thomas Rotch letter Kendal Stark Co. Ohio, 10 mo 28th,1815

This letter with A-29-17 addressed to "Jacob" from Thomas Rotch describes Rotch's regarding sheep husbandry in Ohio. He details his successes and observations about conditions required to successfully keep his flock over the winter months. He mentions the demise of other flocks in the cold Ohio winter and settler discouragement who did not anticipate the difficulties of homesteading in an unsettled country. 7.75" x 12.5" (19.69 x 31.75 cm