Enclosed Extract of a Letter from Kentucky
Type
Letter Signed
Title
Enclosed Extract of a Letter from Kentucky
Description
Williams encloses an extract of a letter from Kentucky. He is uncertain if or when his letter will reach its desitation. Williams is on his way home and hopes to see the recipient in October.
year created
1791
month created
09
day created
14
author
sent from location
Warm Springs
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Jonathan Williams
Henry Knox
notable location
Warm Springs
Kentucky
notable item/thing
extract
post office
document number
1791091440010
transcription
XXIX - 1063571
[Jon William ?]
Warren Springs September 14, 1791.
Dear Sir
The object of present is to convey the extract of a Letter from Kentucky which you will find on the other side. I leave this letter to its fate & from the frequent passing of people from these fountains of salubrity I
hope it will soon arrive at some place where there is a post office. I am on my way home & hope to see you in the early part of October. I am with the warmest affectionate
[perfect Respect?]
Dear Sir most Sincerely Yours
[signed]Jon Williams[/signed]
[left side note]
[illegible] may depend that the Letter is genuine. I was present at its arrival. I read it myself.
[signed][Gen illegible][/signed]
[/left side note]
[Jon William ?]
Warren Springs September 14, 1791.
Dear Sir
The object of present is to convey the extract of a Letter from Kentucky which you will find on the other side. I leave this letter to its fate & from the frequent passing of people from these fountains of salubrity I
hope it will soon arrive at some place where there is a post office. I am on my way home & hope to see you in the early part of October. I am with the warmest affectionate
[perfect Respect?]
Dear Sir most Sincerely Yours
[signed]Jon Williams[/signed]
[left side note]
[illegible] may depend that the Letter is genuine. I was present at its arrival. I read it myself.
[signed][Gen illegible][/signed]
[/left side note]