Samuel Rodman letter to Thomas Rotch, Nantucket 12 mo 15 1791

Samuel Rodman discusses trade in beef, cider, nails, and oil. After their marriage in 1790, the Rotches migrated to New Bedford to join the William Rotch firm established there in the early 1790s. Thomas Rotch took on the job of accountant in his brother's firm. Here Samuel Rodman asks if it is convenient for William Rotch to store 50 barrels of beef raised on Nantucket and to be sold to shops in and from New Bedford. 7.75" x 9.10" (19.8 by 23 cm