Thomas Coffin letter to Thomas Rotch, Philadelphia, 10th 1st mo 1812

Thomas Coffin queries Thomas Rotch about the climate and land in Ohio, and whether it would be agreeable to several industries, such as a Mill dam, nail factory or a woolen factory. Coffin informs Rotch that several other mutual friends are contemplating settlement in Ohio. Coffin discusses his travels through New England. He informs Rotch that he has not settled an account on Rotch's behalf, but hopes to do so soon. Coffin includes a list of temperatures by day in Philadelphia in order to compare them to Ohio temperatures. 8" x 9.9" (20.3cm x 25.1cm