Henry Troth letter to Thomas Rotch, Brownsville, 9 mo the 8th 1817

The writer acknowledges receipt of Thomas Rotches letters, but he notes that mail delivery to Kendal is not predictable, and he asks that any letters be sent by way of the Ohio River or land conveyance. The Post Office was established at Kendal in 1813 and conveyance from the east reached the settlement almost twice weekly, but conveyance from the south perhaps was not as good. 6.5" x 7.85" (16.6 by 20 cm