Samuel Rodman letter to Thomas Rotch, Philadephia 2 mo 8th 1794

Samuel Rodman commiserates with Thomas regarding news of the capture of their ship, Canton. He suggests that their loss, while considerable, should be a lesson to be content with less. The arrival of the ship Ann and her cargo of wine is discussed. Rodman is interested in seeing Congress act, he criticizes and its reluctance to act against slavery. He writes about reasons for leaving Nantucket, including suspicions of an outbreak of a "pox" in the spring. Rodman discusses other goods and commodities, including wine. He mentions the desire of the government to keep out of war, but the prevailing fear that the country will be involved in war which has caused the price of goods to increase. 8" x 12.75" (20.3 by 32.5