Silas Downing letter to Thomas Rotch, Cedarswamp, 8th of 3rd mo, 1812 on L Island

Silas Downing discusses his wife's health, Quakers and Quaker meetings. He reports that his son has hopes of seeing Ohio country but the demands of farming and harvesting and shortages of help have prevented him from leaving home. He mentions 'seasons we have passed through under religious engagement,' which suggests that he and the Rotches were on mission journeys together earlier on. 8.05" x 13" (20.5 by 33 cm