William Brown letter to Thomas Rotch Nantucket 4 mo 30th 1793

William Brown, cousin of Thomas Rotch, discusses politics and shipping. He mentions that another family owned ship has escaped seizure by foreign powers, namely the British. Nantucket eventually lost its edge in the shipping trade because its harbor could not accommodate larger ships, particularly during the winter months when much of the harbor was encased in ice. 8.5" x 9.6" (20.6 by 24.6 cm