Mary Rotch letter to Charity Rotch, New Bedford, 2nd mo 27th 1812

Mary Rotch acknowledges receipt of Charity's letter from Steubenville where she boarded while Thomas Rotch inspected land for purchase in Ohio country. Mary responded, "We feel much for thee in thy separated allotment, how very trying it must have been thus long to expect in vain to meet the only object which would in all that Country deeply interest thy heart & affection." This letter is packed with news, and on page three. Mary Rotch turned the page on its side and continued writing over previous writing. 7.8" x 9.55" (20 by 24.4 cm