Mary Rotch letter to Charity Rotch, New Bedford, 12th mo 15 1811

Mary Rotch, Charity's unmarried sister-in-law sheds some light on family reservations about Charity's resettlement on the Ohio frontier. "The idea of building looks formidable." Mary mentions that Charity's plan was initially to board, as housekeeping would be too taxing in her frail state. 7.8" x 9.55" (20 by 24.4 cm