Thomas Rotch letter to Eastus Newhall, Hartford, 3 mo 29th 1809

Thomas Rotch explains that many persons in the Hartford area have succumbed to various fevers. Charity Rotch came near death on several occasions in 1809, but at this writing, she was well enough to ride out four times. "She had a large carbuncle upon her arm which supinated finely & discharged the poison that otherwise would have doubtless destroyed that life, that has long been dear to me.' 7.8" x 9.6" (19.8 by 24.5 cm