[Peyton Short], Beaver town, Pennsylvania, to [William Short Philadelphia, Pa.?]., 1811 February 24
Scope and Contents
Planned to go to Kentucky by water, but it turned colder and snowed, so he went overland on foot and by sleigh; now there is ice everywhere; has booked passage to Lexington by boat, which will leave as soon as the river is navigable; mention of resettling at the mills near Frankfurt; lengthy discussion centering on the raising of sheep, the profits from the wool, and the prices of lambs and ewes; mention of Carneal's debts.
Dates
- Creation: 1811 February 24
Creator
- From the Collection: Short, William (1759-1849) (Person)
- From the Collection: Short, Peyton, 1761-1825 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.20 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository