Thomas Rotch letter to R. Williams, Kendal Stark Co Ohio 1 mo 3d 1820.

Thomas Rotch wrote this letter to the creditors of Richard Williams in early 1820 offering his own domestic woolen cloth in lieu of cash to settle Williams' debt and also spare the family dissolution and further embarrassment. Rotch who did not have children of his own describes the hardship of a large family unable to pay down their debts. 7.25" x 8.5"(18.42 x 21.6cm