Benjamin Williams letter to Thomas Rotch, Traunton, August 24, 1796

The shipment of more bricks per Capt Phillips to New Bedford, care of Thomas Rotch, perhaps for the house he was building in 1796. Although the house was built for comfort and entertaining, Rotch sold the house to his brother-in-law, Samuel Rodman in 1800. He and his wife removed to Hartford, Connecticut, perhaps to pursue missionary work as there were few Quaker meetings in that state in 1800. 7.6" x 8" (19.5 by 20.3 cm