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AN INVENTORY OF THE THOMAS AND CHARITY ROTCH MANUSCRIPTS Ethel Conrad, Director of the Massillon Public Library from 1965 to 1983, created the original finding aid to the collection of Rotch and Wales family documents, letters and manuscripts. Her notations made on six by four inch note cards are duplicated here with biographical and historical additions where appropriate. LETTERS TO ROTCH AND RODMAN FAMILY MEMBERS (1758-1824) FILE AUTHOR LETTERS/ DATE PLACE OF ORIGIN A-1 Rodman, Mary 1 notebook, 1 letter [1758-1793] Copies of letters from Mary Rodman to family and friends including York Minister, Esther Maud Tuke and her daughters. Mary Borden Rodman (1729-1798) wife of Capt Thomas Rodman(1724-1766) of Newport, Rhode Island raised seven children after her husband died at sea in 1766. Three of her children married three of the Rotches, and one a Hazard (Thomas) of Narragansett. William Rotch married Elizabeth Rodman, Samuel Rodman married Elizabeth Rotch, Charity Rodman married Thomas Rotch in 1790. A-2 Rodman, Mary 1[1793] Providence, [RI] William Almy offers his condolences to Mary Rodman on learning of the death of Sarah Rodman (1764-1793) who died in Philadelphia during the yellow fever epidemic of 1793. A-3 Rodman, Mary 1[1776] Newport [RI] A letter from Mary Callender, one of the few Friends who chose not to leave Newport during the British occupation of the town during the Revolutionary War. A-4 Rodman, Mary 1[1793] Newport, [RI] Job Chaloner offers condolences on the death of Mary’s daughter, Sarah Rodman. A-5 Rodman, Mary 11[1793-1797] Philadelphia [PA]

Hannah Rodman Fisher consoles her mother after the death of her sister, Sarah Rodman in Philadelphia in 1793. Hannah Rodman Fisher (1764-1793), sister of Charity Rodman Rotch, with her husband, Samuel Fisher of Philadelphia had five children, two of whom were twins and died at a young age. Charity Rotch’s closest confidante, Hannah Fisher was ill for a week before dying on the 12th of September, 1819 at the age of fifty-six. [see H-14-6] A-6 Rodman, Mary 2[1793-1794] Jerico [NJ] Itinerant minister, Elias Hicks offers condolences on the death of Sarah Rodman (1764-1793) to her mother, Mary Rodman (1757-1835), and sister, Charity Rodman Rotch. A-7 Rodman, Mary 2[1780-1797] Portsmouth [NH] Isaac Lawton discusses news of friends.

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A-8 Rodman, Mary 1[1776] Portsmouth [NH] Eliza Mott comments on the military occupation of Portsmouth. A-9 Rodman, Mary 1[1770] Philadelphia, [PA] Mary Pemberton sends Yearly Meeting epistles. A-10 Rodman, Mary 2[1793] Nantucket [MA] Samuel Rodman extends condolences on the death of Sarah Rodman. Samuel Rodman(1753-1835), the only son of Capt Thomas Rodman and Mary Borden of Newport was thirteen when his father died at sea in 1866. In 1780, he married Elizabeth Rotch (1757-1856) and relocated to Nantucket Island to join the whaling firm of William Rotch and Sons. In 1798, he removed to New Bedford to establish his own business in shipping and whaling. In New Bedford, he built an imposing house on the corner of First and Williams Street where he resided until his death in 1835. [see H-14-5] . A-11 Rodman, Mary 1[no date] [unknown] Letter from William Rotch, Jr with news of his father, William Rotch Sr. in France. A-12 Rodman, Mary 2[1794-1795] Smithfield [RI] Elisha Thornton expresses religious sentiments. A-13 Rodman, Mary 2[1793-1794] Newport [RI] & Byberry[PA] Peter Yarnall offers condolences on the death of Sarah Rodman. A-14 Rodman, Mary 3[1777-1778] Newport [RI] Maria [ ] informs Mary Rodman of the illness and death of Mary Rodman’s sister Howland and her daughter. A-15 Rodman, Sarah 1[1791] [unknown] A letter informing her brother, Samual Rodman of the illness of Thomas and Charity Rotch’s infant son. Sarah Rodman (1764-1793) died in Philadelphia during the yellow fever epidemic of 1793. A-16 Rodman, Sarah 1[1793] Philadelphia [PA] George Churchman extends best wishes for Sarah Rodman’s recovery. A-17 Rodman, Sarah 1[1792] Dunkirk [France] Lydia Rotch Dean (1770-1822) discusses news of family and friends. Lydia Rotch Dean, daughter of William Rotch Sr.(1734-1728) and Elizabeth Barney (1735-1824) of Nantucket Island, and sister of Thomas Rotch and Mary Rotch married William Dean (1775-1846) of Philadelphia [DATE?]. A-18 Rodman, Sarah 1[1793] Wakefield [Germantown,PA] Sarah Logan Fisher [dates etc] invites Sarah Rodman to visit her in Pennsylvania A-19 Rodman, Sarah 2[1790-1793] Philadelphia [PA]

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R. Jones expresses affection to Sarah and family and gives news of friends. R. Jones may be prominent itinerant Quaker minister, Rebecca Jones who visited New England Meetings for worship in the late eighteenth century.(1739-1818) A-20 Rodman, Sarah 1[1791] Danby [NY] Hugh Judge [more on him] describes a missionary trip to Sarah Rodman A-21 Rotch, Sr., William 1[1796] [unknown]

William Rotch, Sr. gives instructions to Captain Prince Coleman for a whaling voyage. A-22 Rotch, Sr., William 5[1780-1795] Nantucket MA & Dunkirk France William Rotch protests his innocence of treason to Marshall Jenkins; he expresses his joy on the marriage of his son, Thomas Rotch to Charity Rodman of Newport. A-23 Rotch, Sr., William 1[1772] Amsterdam, Holland William Hunt [minister?] describes his missionary journey to Holland to William Rotch, Sr. A-24 Rotch, Francis 2[1810-1811] New Bedford MA Francis Rotch asks W.C. Barker to send some brandy to Thomas Rotch; He acknowledges Edward Church’s intention to move to Ohio country. Francis Rotch (born in Nantucket in 1750), was the second son of Joseph (1704-1784) and Love (Macy) Rotch(1713-1767). In 1775, he tried, unsuccessfully to establish a neutral whaling base of operations in the Falkland Islands, and thereafter returned to New Bedford from London. He married thrice, his last marriage in 1815 was to Nancy Rotch (1776-1867). Francis Rotch died of a painful cancer in New Bedford 1822. A-25 Rotch, Jr., William 1[1826] New Bedford MA

William Rotch Jr (1759-1850) informs Maria Imlay of the status of her land in Ohio. The eldest son of William Rotch Sr, and Elizabeth Barney(1735-1824) Rotch married Mary Rodman’s daughter, Elizabeth Rodman(1759-1828). A-26 Rotch, Jr.,William 1[1801] Dublin [Ireland] Edward Forbes provides current prices of various products in Dublin A-27 Rotch, Jr. William 1[1793] Boston [MA] Haskins and Ladd of Boston inform Rotch that they are making arrangements for cordage for a new schooner. They will furnish the hemp for the schooner. A-28 Rotch, Jr., William 1[1793] [unknown] Daniel Udall discusses the timber he is obtaining for William Rotch, Jr. A-29 Rotch, Thomas 47[1789-1823] outgoing letters: business Subject topics of business letters to various individuals include: ships, candle shipments, sheep woolen factory, real estate, pottery, post office, Ohio legislation, Maria Imlay estate.

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A-30 Rotch, Thomas 26[1793-1823] outgoing letters: personal Subject topics of personal letters to various individuals include: education, religion, Zoarites, conditions in Ohio, Native Americans, news of family and friends. BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE, INCOMING LETTERS TO THOMAS ROTCH (1767-1823). Thomas Rotch was the youngest son of William Rotch Sr. and Elizabeth Barney of Nantucket.

A-31 Rotch, Thomas 2[1809-1810] Pleasant Valley [NY]

Robert Abbott discusses property offered for sale by Israel Dean and papers consigned to his care. A-32 Rotch, Thomas 2[1811-1814] Pittsburgh [PA] James Adams acknowledges that packages have been shipped; he wishes to settle Thomas Rotch’s account. A-33 Rotch, Thomas 2[1815-1818] Zanesville [OH] Seth Adams responds to Thomas Rotch’s request for flint and clay; he inquires about the possibility of having wool carded and spun at Rotch’s factory at Kendal. Seth Adams of Boston crossed the Alleghenies en route to Marietta, Ohio in 1803. In the spring of 1807, he settled near Wakatomaka Creek, erected a farm house, a saw mill, and established a flock of Merino sheep. Adams imported his sheep in 1801, and held them in Massachusetts until 1807 when they were driven over the mountains to Marietta, Ohio. By 1812, his flock decimated by wolves, he sold off his remaining sheep and retired to a quiet life in Zanesville, Ohio. A-34 Rotch, Thomas 1[1792] Nantucket [MA] Cornelius Allen informs Thomas Rotch that Charity Rotch’s order of furniture is ready for shipment. A-35 Rotch, Thomas 23[1816-1823] Pittsburgh [PA] Letters from Allen & Grant of Pittsburgh include accounts and correspondence regarding goods purchased by Thomas Rotch (possibly for his store in Kendal), as well as wool sent by him for sale in Pittsburgh. A-36 Rotch, Thomas 3[1795-1809] Providence [RI] Almy and Brown of Providence have sent Thomas Rotch a cotton twist and spindles. They are refusing to sell their woolen mill machinery, but are offering Thomas Rotch the use of it. A-37 Rotch, Thomas 16 + 2 enclosures [1793-1797] Providence [RI] Letters from David Anthony are concerned with shipment of spermaceti candles, other goods ordered from him, and whale oil. Accounts are attached to two letters. A-38 Rotch, Thomas 5[1818-1819] Bloomfield NJ

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Amzi Armstrong discusses the dispute with Aaron Chapmen over the estate of John Morrison and guardianship of his son. A-39 Rotch, Thomas 4[1796-1797] Smithfield [RI] Benjamin Arnold discusses Thomas Rotch’s order for casks of lime. A-40 Rotch, Thomas 24[1816-1819] Wheeling [WV] Jacob Atkinson’s correspondence is concerned with wool to be woven at Thomas Rotch’s factory at Kendal, care of Thomas Rotch’s sheep, notes regarding financial transactions and a deed is attached to one letter. Merino sheep were the product of importation into the United States from Spain by Col. David Humphreys in 1803. [see H-12-15 and Perrins, History of Stark County Ohio, p. 385.] A-41 Rotch, Thomas 9[1814-1819] Wheeling [WV] Nathaniel P. Atkinson discusses his need for hard currency, his sheep, and wool sent to Thomas Rotch for manufacture into cloth. A-42 Rotch, Thomas 1[1795] Lynn [MA] Benjamin Atley writes that he knows of an English man who wants to purchase bills to be disposed of in England. A-43 Rotch, Thomas 2[1819] Wooster [OH] Edward Avery discusses a law suit and monies owed to Thomas Rotch A-44 Rotch, Thomas 5[1816-1821] Pittsburgh [PA] Avery & Stevenson discuss cloth bought from Thomas Rotch and dyes sold to him. A-45 Rotch, Thomas 1[1812] Hartford [CT] James Babcock requests an extension of time on his payment for Burt’s Mills. A-46 Rotch, Thomas 1[1810] New Haven [CT] Jonathan Babcock sends a book requested by Thomas Rotch on the subject of sheep. A-47 Rotch, Thomas 2[1815] Wooster [OH]

George Bair would like to take title to some land and have Thomas Rotch help him pay for it.

A-48 Rotch, Thomas 1[1796] Newport [RI] John Baker asks that Thomas Rotch send on his belongings. A-49 Rotch, Thomas 1[1806] New York [NY] Abraham Barker informs Thomas Rotch that he has some bar iron for sale and would like adverts placed in the newspaper. A-50 Rotch, Thomas 19 + 1 enclosure New York [NY] Jacob Barker requests advice on the purchase of Merino sheep; he discusses arrangement

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for sheep owned jointly with Thomas Rotch and his willingness to share information regarding their care with Rotch. The enclosure includes information about the purchase of Rotch’s grist mill in Hartford. A-51 Rotch, Thomas 1[1810] New York [NY] Thomas Barker mentions boots shipped to Thomas Rotch and he encloses a copy of a letter ordering Merino sheep. A-52 Rotch, Thomas 1[1814] New York [NY] William Barker requests Thomas Rotch’s information about raising Merino sheep and relocating to Ohio. A-53 Rotch, Thomas 1[1797] Nantucket [MA] Benjamin Barney offers to sell leached ashes to Thomas Rotch. A-54 Rotch, Thomas 1[1795] Nantucket [MA] Matthew Barney requests shipment of copper and iron plates. A-55 Rotch, Thomas 1[1803] New Bedford [MA] Peter Barney asks Thomas Rotch to collect a bill of exchange & credit William Rotch, Jr. A-56 Rotch, Thomas 1[1810] Hartford [CT] Henry Barrett will send someone to collect Rotch’s sheep. Receipt for the sheep is noted on the letter. A-57 Rotch, Thomas 3[1810-1821] New York [NY] John Barrow & Son discuss machinery ordered by Thomas Rotch for his woolen mill. There is an enclosure with one letter. A-58 Rotch, Thomas 1[1795] Chilmark [MA] Benjamin Bassett is sending a shipment of mittens. A-59 Rotch, Thomas 5[1819-1823] Mt. Pleasant [OH] Elisha Bates orders cloth from Thomas Rotch; he asks Rotch to handle payments for ink and to collect money for subscriptions. A-60 Rotch, Thomas 1[1818] [unknown] John Battin discusses the location of good clay for pottery and asks to borrow money.

A-61 Rotch, Thomas 1[1821] Steubenville [OH] S.C. Bayliss apologizes for the poor quality of paper sold to Thomas Rotch. A-62 Rotch, Thomas 1[1813] Nashville [TN] John R. Bedford inquires about terms for purchasing Merino sheep from Thomas Rotch.

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A-63 Rotch, Thomas 1[1815] Windsor [CT] James Bennett recommends the bearer of the letter as a good brick maker. A-64 Rotch, Thomas 1[1801] Providence [RI] George Benson writes regarding an insurance premium due on the Rotch ship, Barclay. A-65 Rotch, Thomas 1[1819] Kendal [OH] John Bever has looked over the cloth and chosen the piece he wishes to buy. A-66 Rotch, Thomas 1[1801] Middletown [CT] D. Bissell reports that money that Thomas Rotch paid for certain shares has been covered by Col. Wadsworth. A-67 Rotch, Thomas 1[1812] Hanover Twp, Columbiana County, Ohio Joseph Blackledge states that he is willing to undertake the willwright work needed by Thomas Rotch.

A-68 Rotch, Thomas 4[1793-1795] Boston [MA] Booth & Pratt address the subject of merchandise sent for sale by Thomas Rotch, and various financial transactions. A-69 Rotch, Thomas 2[1815-1816] Pittsburgh [PA] Bosler & Company are sending accounts to Thomas Rotch. A-70 Rotch, Thomas 4[1816-1817] Pittsburgh[PA] Richard Bowen & Company wish to settle Thomas Rotch’s accounts; a bill is attached to one letter. A-71 Rotch, Thomas 1[1815] New York [NY] Josiah Bowne inquires about the possibility of establishing a tannery in Kendal. A-72 Rotch, Thomas 2[1805] New York [NY] Robert Bowne consigns goods to Thomas Rotch and asks that Rotch forward money plus interest to Richard Jordan. A-73 Rotch, Thomas 4[1800-1804] Boston [MA] Josiah Bradlee’s letter concerns sale of spermaceti candles for Thomas Rotch. A-74 Rotch, Thomas 1[1822] Marlboro [OH] Martin Brantingham wishes to buy axes and a Merino lamb from Thomas Rotch. A-75 Rotch, Thomas 1[1810] Hownsfield [NY] Benjamin Brown requests a loan of money from Thomas Rotch A-76 Rotch, Thomas 2[1809-1810] Providence [RI] Obadiah M. Brown discusses cloth patterns, and offers imported fleece for sale.

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A-77 Rotch, Thomas 6[1794-1795] Nantucket [MA] William Brown discusses settlement of coasts and distribution of shares from a whaling voyage; he protests the detainment of ships by authorities. A-78 Rotch, Thomas 1[1812] Steubenville [OH] Samuel J. Browne suggests that Thomas Rotch try to sell cloth in Cincinnati, and offers to serve as an agent. A-79 Rotch, Thomas 5[1818-1822] Pittsburgh [PA] Norman Brownson discusses a shearing machine sold to Thomas Rotch for his woolen mill. A-80 Rotch, Thomas 1[1799] Smithfield [RI] William Buffum has sent a shipment of lard as requested. A-81 Rotch, Thomas 3[1814-1816] Hartford [CT] Hezekiah Bull discusses his plans to buy land and move to Ohio. A-82 Rotch, Thomas 22[1811-1823] Hartford [CT] Michael Bull, Thomas Rotch’s lawyer discusses business matters he is handling for Rotch in Hartford, including sale of an oil mill and real estate. One letter from John Wells and one from Ann Bull are attached. A-83 Rotch, Thomas 1[1803] [Hartford CT] Thomas Bull requests a shipment of plaster of Paris. A-84 Rotch, Thomas 1[1815] [ OH] Benjamin Bundy estimates the cost of keeping a flock of Thomas Rotch’s sheep for the winter. A-85 Rotch, Thomas 1[1799] Nantucket[MA] Abisha Bunker presents his accounts for his voyage. The Account is attached to the letter. A-86 Rotch, Thomas 2[1798] Nantucket [MA] Lydia Bunker addresses the matter of money owed to her son from his voyage. A-87 Rotch, Thomas 2[1810] New York [NY] William S. Burling requests advice regarding the purchase and care of Merino rams, and describes his experience in purchasing them. A-88 Rotch, Thomas 2[1816] Hartford[CT] Horace Burr & Company address the matter of the settlement of Thomas Rotch’s account. A-89 Rotch, Thomas 23[1793-1800] Newport[RI]

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William Burroughs discusses commissions he has received, as well as orders placed by Thomas Rotch for spermaceti candles and other goods. A-90 Rotch, Thomas 1[1794] Nantucket[MA] Thomas Butler informs Thomas Rotch that he cannot send a claim to Congress for the capture of his ship and cargo until he knows the value of Rotch’s boxes of candles. A-91 Rotch, Thomas 38[1794-1798] Providence[RI] The firm of Butler, Wheaton & Jackson discuss Rotch shipments of whale oil and spermaceti candles, and goods ordered from them by Thomas Rotch. Accounts are attached to 7 letters. A-92 Rotch, Thomas 2[1815-1816] Philadelphia[PA] Matthew Carey is printing Bibles and requests Rotch’s assistance in selling them. A-93 Rotch, Thomas 1[1815] [Sugar Creek Township OH] Aquilla Carr needs more money to complete construction of a cabin and sugar house. A-94 Rotch, Thomas 1[1813] Steubenville[OH] Robert Carrel addresses the subject of real estate tax owed by Thomas Rotch. A-95 Rotch, Thomas 3[1812-1815] Bethlehem [Navarre OH] Richard Carter Jr asks Thomas Rotch to help him sell his land; he also wishes to hire Rotch’s keel boat. A-96 Rotch, Thomas 1[1823] Simsbury[CT] M. Case replies to Thomas Rotch’s request for information about Peter Bull’s management of his business affairs. A-97 Rotch, Thomas 1[no date] Bridgewater PA Thomas Cassidy inquires if Thomas Rotch is the same man who owes him money. A-98 Rotch, Thomas 1[1821] [unknown] Michael Castner sends cider and brandy by the letter’s bearer. A-99 Rotch, Thomas 1[1792] Newport [RI] Chris Champlin ships hemp and iron purchased by Thomas Rotch in exchange for candles. A-100 Rotch, Thomas 1[1815] Winchester [VA] Goldsmith Chandler sends a compass ordered by Thomas Rotch. A-101 Rotch, Thomas 6[1812-1816] Charlestown [WV] & Wooster[OH] Aaron Chapman discusses the house he wants to build and the salt he is sending Thomas Rotch.

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A-102 Rotch, Thomas 1[1797] Middletown [CT] James Chase is attempting to find a horse for Thomas Rotch. A-103 Rotch, Thomas 1[1819] Chatham [MA] David Churchill has found a Merino buck & cancels his purchase of an animal from Thomas Rotch. A-104 Rotch, Thomas 1[1813] Lancaster OH Thomas Cissna inquires about having his wool made into cloth or selling it outright to Thomas Rotch. A-105 Rotch, Thomas 7[1793-1796] Boston [MA] William Clap writes to Thomas Rotch concerning payment of imported goods placed on consignment by Thomas Rotch. A-106 Rotch, Thomas 2[1817] West Farmes [NY] Rufus Clark inquires about land in Ohio, prospects of pursuing his trade at Kendal where he would like to settle. A-107 Rotch, Thomas 2[1812-1817] Canton [OH] Daniel M. Clune places an order for cloth and provides results of a survey. A-108 Rotch, Thomas 1[1795] Taunton [MA ] Jonathan Cobb cannot supply the kind of nail Thomas Rotch has requested. A-109 Rotch, Thomas 9[1815-1820] Bridgeport [OH] Letters of William Cock are concerned with trade of glass trade, nails, and stoves for cloth from Thomas Rotch’s mill. An account is attached to one letter. A-110 Rotch, Thomas 3[1815-1816] Kendal [OH] Charles Coffin enquires about work and asks for a loan, promising to repay the stone he has used. A-111 Rotch, Thomas 1[1797] Cambridge [MA] Laban Coffin thanks Thomas Rotch for collecting money due him and requests that he send it on. A-112 Rotch, Thomas 5[1794-1816] Nantucket [MA] & Clinton NY Mark Coffin addresses the matter of shipments of oil and payment of drafts. A-113 Rotch, Thomas 1[1792] Nantucket [MA] Paul Coffin inquires about the arrival of a brig from England and goods he had shipped on the vessel. A-114 Rotch, Thomas 33[1795-1815] Philadelphia [PA] Thomas Coffin discusses his plans to move to Kendal, negotiating for purchase of land,

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directions for having a house built, and about goods he should bring. There is also a survey of a land plat attached to one letter and an account attached to another. Thomas Coffin, born in Nantucket in 1766, migrated to Philadelphia, then to Ohio with his wife Anna Folger, the sister of Captain Mayhew. They shortly returned to Philadelphia and sold their land to Captain Mayhew Folger. They were the parents of Quaker minister and social reformer Lucretia Coffin Mott (1793-1880), who remained in Philadelphia to become an organizer of the Female Anti-Slavery Society. She and Elizabeth Cady Stanton organized the first women’s rights convention in Seneca, New York in 1848. Lucretia Mott never migrated to Ohio. A-115 Rotch, Thomas 1[1814] Philadelphia[PA] Thomas M. Coffin wishes to apprentice himself to Thomas Rotch in order to learn farming and storekeeping. A-116 Rotch, Thomas 2[1795-1797] Nantucket [MA] William Coffin’s letter concerns Nantucket banking matters and insurance business. A-117 Rotch, Thomas 1[1798] Nantucket [MA] Jonathan Coleman requests the remainder of the money due him for his voyage. A-118 Rotch, Thomas 1[1795] Nantucket [MA] Robert Coleman requests the remainder of payment for his voyage. A-119 Rotch, Thomas 1[1795] Nantucket [MA] Silv Coleman asks Thomas Rotch if he could purchase wood. A-120 Rotch, Thomas 1[1812] New York [NY] Charles Collins wishes to buy cotton, rice and other staples not raised or produced by slaves or slave labor. A-121 Rotch, Thomas 1[1800] New York[NY] William Collins sends books ordered by Thomas Rotch. A-122 Rotch, Thomas 1[1805] New York[NY] Collins, Perkins & Company is sending a new book on approval. A-123 Rotch, Thomas 1[1808] Middletown [CT] William Cooper’s letter concerns cordage ordered by Thomas Rotch. A-124 Rotch, Thomas 1[1815] Fairfield [OH] Israel Cope offers to provide pasture for Thomas Rotch’s sheep in exchange for a loan of money. A-125 Rotch, Thomas 1[1808] New Bedford [MA] John Cotton asks Thomas Rotch to collect and forward a debt owed him.

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A-126 Rotch, Thomas 1[1817] Philadelphia [PA] J.W. Coudy requests payment for a book supplied to Thomas Rotch. A-127 Rotch, Thomas 2[1814-1816] Canton [OH] Samuel Coulter’s letters are concerned with tax on Thomas Rotch’s carriages and on promissory notes. A-128 Rotch, Thomas 2[1814-1815] Hanover [NH] James Craig writes that he is unable to supply salt; he requests a loan of money. A-129 Rotch, Thomas 1[1813] Pittsburgh [PA] Thomas Cromwell is sending a shipment of salt petre to Thomas Rotch. A-130 Rotch, Thomas 1[1819] Columbus [OH] Hiram M. Currey acknowledges the receipt of land tax. A-131 Rotch, Thomas 1[1810] Poughkeepsie[NY] William Davies sends wool to Thomas Rotch and encloses his bill. A-132 Rotch, Thomas 2[1793-1794] Boston [MA] The letters of Edward Davis refer to Thomas Rotch’s insurance policies, with a policy attached to one letter. A-133 Rotch, Thomas 1[1814] Marlborough [OH] William Davis reports that he has not come to work at Thomas Rotch’s saw mill because he is required to look after his mother’s farm. A-134 Rotch, Thomas 1[1821] Hempstead Harbour [NY] John Davison inquires about work in Thomas Rotch’s woolen mill. A-135 Rotch, Thomas 3[1801-1810] Salem MA William Dean discusses the possibility of obtaining plaster of Paris for Thomas Rotch. He also is unable to pay a draft on a firm. A-136 Rotch, Thomas 1[1818] Dover [OH] C. Deardorff & Company write that they have obtained the dye requested by Thomas Rotch and would like to purchase some of his cloth. A-137 Rotch, Thomas 2[1796-1797] Dunkirk [France] DeBauque Brothers discuss the shipment of a piece of marble ordered by Thomas Rotch. A-138 Rotch, Thomas 1[1795] Long Island [NY] Richard Delano Jr. writes that he cannot supply the kind of nails Thomas Rotch requests, but he can supply others.

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A-139 Rotch, Thomas 1[1791] Boston [MA] Phillip De Letombe’s letter concerns complaints made to the French consul by three French sailors about their treatment on Rotch ships. A partial draft of a reply is attached. A-140 Rotch, Thomas 10[1798-1802] Bremen [Germany] Frederick Delius discusses the sale of a shipment of whale order consigned by Thomas Rotch’s; Delius also requests shipments of coffee and sugar which command high prices. Lists of current prices are attached to three letters. A-141 Rotch, Thomas 17 + 10 enclosures [1793-1801] London [England] Letters of Thomas Dickason & Company concern consigned sales of whale oil, and difficulties in its disposal, financial transactions with accounts attached to various letters. A-142 Rotch, Thomas 1[1812] Steubenville [OH] William R. Dickinson reports that Thomas Coffin has deposited money to Thomas Rotch’s credit. A-143 Rotch, Thomas 1[1813] Poughkeepsie [NY] Moses Downing writes about fleece purchased by Thomas Rotch. A-144 Rotch, Thomas 1[1811] Cincinnati [OH] Daniel Drake asks if Thomas Rotch wishes to sell any of his flock, and where he plans to settle in Ohio. A-145 Rotch, Thomas 1[1818] Canton OH James Drennan sends a draft to Thomas Rotch for ten dollars. A-146 Rotch, Thomas 1[1820] Pike [Township OH] Luther Drury requests that Thomas Rotch give the letter bearer cloth and send him a bill. A-147 Rotch, Thomas 1[1816] Hartford [CT] Daniel Dunbar requests payment of a bill due on the estate of Daniel Hopkins. A-148 Rotch, Thomas 2[1820-1822] Watervliet NY Robert Dunbar, Jr. sends money to pay property taxes on land belonging to Adam Hoops. A-149 Rotch, Thomas 2[1817] [Stark County, OH] James Duncan discusses payment of money owed to Thomas Rotch. A-150 Rotch, Thomas 4[1821-1823] Parkman, OH Daniel Earle orders cloth and inquirers about Thomas Rotch’s need for additional workmen for a new loom for his woolen mill. A-151 Rotch, Thomas 18[1804-1823] Leicester MA Pliny Earle & Brothers discuss sale of a wool carding machine and include directions for

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its use. They also include a recipe for dyeing cloth. A-152 Rotch, Thomas 1[1818] Philadelphia PA Earle & Barker notify Thomas Rotch that they have shipped cards for his wool carding machine. A-153 Rotch, Thomas 1[1818] New Bedford MA Job Eddy expresses an interest in moving to Kendal and assisting Thomas Rotch with establishment of a cotton mill; he inquires about costs and other particulars of life in Ohio. A-154 Rotch, Thomas 1[1816] Hartford [CT] Jonathan W. Edwards advises Thomas Rotch on initiation of legal proceedings against H. Bull. A-155 Rotch, Thomas 24[1818-1823] Philadelphia [PA] The letters of John & Daniel Elliot concern Thomas Rotch’s order for merchandise. Accounts are enclosed. A-156 Rotch, Thomas 2[1795-1798] Nantucket [MA] John Ellkins discusses the purchase of a house and also mentions a note paid to him. A-157 Rotch, Thomas 2[1813] Lisbon [OH] George Endley enquires about the possibility of payment by Richard Imlay for purchase of linens. A-158 Rotch, Thomas 3[1811-1812] Steubenville [OH] David England discusses the difficulties of shipping goods to Thomas Rotch for lack of wagons for shipment. A-159 Rotch, Thomas 19[1812-1823] Steubenville [OH] John England discusses goods shipped to Thomas Rotch. He also mentions registration of land and payment of property taxes. A-160 Rotch, Thomas 2[1817-1819] New Philadelphia [OH] Christian G. Espich orders flannel cloth and requests that Thomas Rotch forward payment for a note to J. Walton. A-161 Rotch, Thomas 15[1817-1820] Philadelphia [PA] Joseph Evans requests Thomas Rotch’s help in a dispute concerning a counterfeit note. There are three documents attached to one letter and four to another. A-162 Rotch, Thomas 1[1798] [unknown] Silas Ewer requests payment due for a voyage on a Rotch ship. A-163 Rotch, Thomas 1[1822] Trenton NJ

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Charles Ewing requests particulars about a piece of land in Ohio. A-164 Rotch, Thomas 1[1814] Woodlawn [Salem, OH] John Fawcett Jr. inquires about a lot purchased from Thomas Rotch. A-165 Rotch, Thomas 18[1802-1823] Philadelphia [PA] Samuel R. Fisher, Thomas Rotch’s brother-in-law discusses financial transactions and Rotch’s purchases of goods from Fisher. A-166 Rotch, Thomas 13[185-1823] Germantown PA William Logan Fisher’s letters concern Thomas Rotch’s orders for machinery for his woolen factory. Fisher also discusses the woolen industry in the eastern states. There are enclosures in two letters, including in one letter, six samples of woolen cloth. A-167 Rotch, Thomas 2[1813-1816] Philadelphia [PA] & Kendal [OH] Mayhew Folger informs Thomas Rotch that he is leaving for Kendal and has sent two wagons with goods and supplies ahead. Captain Mayhew Folger (1772-1828) of Pitcairn Island fame, originally from Nantucket migrated to Ohio in 1813 with his wife Mary (1778-1856). An important member of the Kendal community, he owned 1,000 acres of land in Kendal and was one of the founders of the Kendal Preparative Meeting of Friends. A-168 Rotch, Thomas 1[1809] Canaan [CT] Forbes & Adams cannot fill Thomas Rotch’s order for iron bars. They have forwarded the order to another firm. A-169 Rotch, Thomas 1[1816] Tuscarawas Township, [Stark County,OH] Jehial Fox informs Thomas Rotch that he will have his wagon completed shortly. A-170 Rotch, Thomas 1[1822] [unknown] Jacob Funck asks Thomas Rotch if some of the wool he left is still at the mill. A-171 Rotch, Thomas 1[1815] [unknown]

James Galbreath reports that he is having trouble caring for Thomas Rotch’s sheep. A-172 Rotch, Thomas 1[1798] Middleborough [MA] Jonathan Gammons asks if he might have Thomas Rotch’s farm for a year. A-173 Rotch, Thomas 4[1794-1797] Nantucket[MA] Alexander Gardner enquires about Thomas Rotch’s order for duck cloth that is ready for shipment. A-174 Rotch, Thomas 1[1819] Kendal [OH] William Gardner writes that he has collected the rent and will soon call a meeting of the company concerning the Kendal Aqueduct.

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A-175 Rotch, Thomas 2[1816] Pittsburgh [PA] Robert Getty’s letters concern Thomas Rotch’s account with his firm. A-176 Rotch, Thomas 1[1822] Canisteo NY Anson Gibbs inquires about the prospects of making a living as a lawyer if he moved to Ohio. A-177 Rotch, Thomas 3[1793-1798] Philadelphia [PA] Joshua Gilpin discusses a consignment of Rotch spermaceti candles and other goods ordered from Thomas Rotch. Accounts are included in his letters. A-178 Rotch, Thomas 4[1801-1816] New Bedford [MA] & Wheeling [WV] Michael Graham asks Thomas Rotch to collect an account on his behalf A-179 Rotch, Thomas 1[1813] Washington DC Gideon Granger, United States Postmaster General, appoints Thomas Rotch postmaster at Kendal. A-180 Rotch, Thomas 2[1817-1818] Smyrna DE Samuel Green discusses types of clay and glaze required to make pottery. A-181 Rotch, Thomas 3[1792-1802] Providence [RI] & New Bedford [MA] Caleb Greene asks for an extension of payment on a note and inquires about an order to cheese. A-182 Rotch, Thomas 3[1801-1806] Newport [RI] Benjamin Hadwen describes his attempts to collect accounts due Thomas Rotch. A-183 Rotch, Thomas 1[1811] Troy [NY] Hall & Company are settling Thomas Rotch’s account as requested. A-184 Rotch, Thomas 1[1797] New Bedford [MA] Jabez Hammond Jr. requests advance payment on his work and will finish it when he recovers from his accident. A-185 Rotch, Thomas 1[1815] Salem [OH] Benjamin Hanna informs Thomas Rotch that he has a box of goods for him which was given to Hanna in Philadelphia. A-186 Rotch, Thomas 1[1817] Frankford [Philadelphia PA] Nathan Harper inquires about the value of a parcel of land. A-187 Rotch, Thomas 1[ no date] [unknown] Clark Harrington sends part of Thomas Rotch’s order for cigars and will send the rest later.

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A-188 Rotch, Thomas 4[1819-1820] Canton [OH] John Harris addresses the matter of a law suit to recover the money due the estate of John Morrison. A-189 Rotch, Thomas 1[1793] Nantucket [MA] Abishai Hayden requests employment as a hand on one of the Rotch whaling ships. A-190 Rotch, Thomas 1[1795] Boston [MA] Moses Hays inquires about the price of whale oil, spermaceti oil and tobacco, and requests repair of the ship, Mercury. A-191 Rotch, Thomas 1[1807] Newport [RI] Rowland Hazard explains why he cannot pay his bill to Thomas Rotch. The Hazard family, members of the Society of Friends and part of the planter/merchant class of southern Rhode Island made their fortune in the manufacture of “negro cloth,” an inexpensive blend of coarse cotton and wool cloth for clothing to be worn only by slaves. The family, like most Quakers, owned shares in shipping firms that participated actively in the triangle trade that transported livestock, lumber, molasses and slaves between ports in the southern colonies, Britain, Africa and Rhode Island.

A-192 Rotch, Thomas 10[1799-1810] New Bedford [MA] & New York [NY] Letters of Thomas Hazard Jr. concern shipments of sperm oil and other goods including drafts in payments. A-193 Rotch, Thomas 5[1796-1798] Charleston [MA] Hazard & Ayrault discuss sales of spermaceti candles and enclose accounts in two letters. A-194 Rotch, Thomas 6[1794-1795] Charleston [MA] The letters of Hazard, Robinson and Company are concerned with consignments of spermaceti candles, glassware, hats and umbrellas sent to them for sale. Two accounts are attached to one letter, and one to another. A-195 Rotch, Thomas 1[1818] Canton [OH] J. Hazlett writes concerning payment of a draft. A-196 Rotch, Thomas 1[1817] Kendal [OH] William Henry asks Thomas Rotch to take his place as a viewer of the east-west road. A-197 Rotch, Thomas 5[1800-1801] New York [NY] Isaac Hicks discusses Thomas Rotch’s request for purchase of stocks. A-198 Rotch, Thomas 1[1810] New York [NY] Samuel Hicks sends the flour Thomas Rotch requested. A-199 Rotch, Thomas 2[1819-1820] New York [NY] Willet Hicks addresses the matter of a collection of a draft owed Thomas Rotch.

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A-200 Rotch, Thomas 3[1820-1822] New York [NY] The letters of Hicks & Lawrence concern drafts to be collected for Thomas Rotch. A-201 Rotch, Thomas 1[1816] Mount Pleasant [OH] Benjamin M. Hinckman asks Thomas Rotch to forward any letters received at the Kendal Post Office. A-202 Rotch, Thomas 1[1810] Derby [CT] Daniel Holbrook describes his flock of Merino sheep and requests information about the manufacture of woolen cloth. A-203 Rotch, Thomas 1[1798] Lynn [MA] Richard Holder is sending a bill for shoes as Thomas Rotch requested. A-204 Rotch, Thomas 2[1813-1819] New Lisbon [OH] Samuel Holland discusses Rotch’s cards for woolen machinery that he wishes to purchase. A-205 Rotch, Thomas 1[1818] New Lisbon [OH] Joel Holloway offers to sell Thomas Rotch machinery for manufacturing cotton cloth. A-206 Rotch, Thomas 37[1791-1795] Havre [France] The letters of the firm, Homberg and Homberg Freres discuss the shipment of Rotch consigned sperm oil and whale oil and goods sent by them to Thomas Rotch. Accounts are attached to nine letters. A-207 Rotch, Thomas 6[1816-1821] [Allegany County, NY] Adam Hoops describes conditions in New York state, and inquires about the value of land he owns in Tuscarawas County and the possibility of selling it. A-208 Rotch, Thomas 1[no date] [unknown] B.F. Hopkins discusses hiring John Hatheway for his woolen mill. A-209 Rotch, Thomas 1[1819] Hartford [CT] Charles Hosmer asks Thomas Rotch to collect a claim for him or find an attorney who will do so. A-210 Rotch, Thomas 1[1814] Chillicothe [OH] Benjamin Hough asks that Thomas Rotch collect monies owed to him. The letter contains a notation by Thomas Rotch that he collected and forward the monies owed. A-211 Rotch, Thomas 3[1816] St. Clairsville [OH] Horton Howard explains the reason for his debt repayment delay to Thomas Rotch. An early Ohio settler, Howard arrived in southern Ohio with a community of southern Quakers in 1800.

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A-212 Rotch, Thomas 1[1815] New Bedford [MA] Howland & Grinnell wish to purchase grain from Thomas Rotch. A-213 Rotch, Thomas 1[1796] Sandwich [MA] Joseph Hoxie is sending shoes for Thomas Rotch to sell. A-214 Rotch, Thomas 1[1820] Hudson [OH] David Hudson would like to trade salt for Thomas Rotch’s woolen cloth. A-215 Rotch, Thomas 2[1818-1819] [Kendal OH] Nathan Hunt asks Thomas Rotch’s advice regarding the purchase of spinning & weaving machines. He also addresses good charged to Thomas Rotch’s account. A-216 Rotch, Thomas 1[1800] Newport [RI] Joseph Huntington has revised Thomas Rotch’s account and send it for his examination. A-217 Rotch, Thomas 1[1813] [unknown] Thomas Hurford sends flour and meal to Kendal. A-218 Rotch, Thomas 36[1792-1799] Boston [MA] The letters of Joseph Hussey concern Thomas Rotch’s orders for goods ordered from him; letters also report on sales of Rotch’s spermaceti candles. Accounts are attached to 10 letters. A-219 Rotch, Thomas 1[1800] Boston [MA] Joseph Hussey, Jr. announces the death of his father, and his intention to carry on his business in the same manner and without significant change. A-220 Rotch, Thomas 1[no date] [unknown] Sarah Hussey sends money to Thomas Rotch for A. Hazard. A-221 Rotch, Thomas 2[1795] New Bedford [MA] Peleg Huttlestone orders rigging for a brig and explains why payment could not be made when promised. A-222 Rotch, Thomas 10[1812-1815] Trenton NJ Maria Imlay discusses the sale of land and settlement of debts. A-223 Rotch, Thomas 1[1815] Trenton [NJ] Richard Imlay discusses his land in Kendal and payment of his debts. A-224 Rotch, Thomas 2[1803] [Hartford CT] William Imlay places an order for sperm oil and encourages Thomas Rotch to consent to an offer of directorship of the United States Bank.

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A-225 Rotch, Thomas 2[1814-1816] Norwalk [CT] James Jackson requests Thomas Rotch’s assistance in obtaining a deed for his land. A-226 Rotch, Thomas 12[1792-1801] Providence [RI] Richard Jackson Jr.’s letters are concerned with Rotch consignments of glassware and spermaceti candles received by him for sale; he also discusses cider, cheese, and other goods ordered from him. One letter mentions dissolution of partnership of Butler, Wheaton & Jackson. Accounts are attached to four letters. A-227 Rotch, Thomas 2[1822-1823] Westtown [PA] Aaron James requests Thomas Rotch’s help in collecting a debt owed him by George Brantingham. A-228 Rotch, Thomas 1[1816] Steubenville OH F. Jenkinson discusses a note owed to him by Thomas Rotch. A-229 Rotch, Thomas 4[1819-1820] Charleston SC The letters of James S. Johnson concern a suit brought by Thomas Rotch to recover a debt for an estate he is administering. Power of Attorney is enclosed with one letter. A-230 Rotch, Thomas 3[1811-1812] Philadelphia [PA] The letters of Johnson & Warner concern shipments of goods to Thomas Rotch. A-231 Rotch, Thomas 1[1815] New Garden [OH] Joseph Jones cannot deliver grass seed as promised because his wife is ill. A-232 Rotch, Thomas 3[1812-1816] Hudson[OH] Bradford Kellogg agrees to plow for Thomas Rotch; he also mentions that he is obtaining the stone Rotch requested. A-233 Rotch, Thomas 1[1808] Georgetown SC Cleland Kinloch asks for information about machinery needed to spin wool. A-234 Rotch, Thomas 1[1816] Jefferson County OH James Kinsey outlines the partnership terms he recommends for Thomas Rotch’s pottery business. A-235 Rotch, Thomas 1[1794] New York [NY] The Kirby & Parsons letters concerns the sales of spermaceti candles. A-236 Rotch, Thomas 1[1818] Philadelphia [PA] Thomas Kite describes the information he has obtained to manufacture white ware pottery. A-237 Rotch, Thomas 1[1801] Buckland [MA] Seth Knowles requests money be sent to him.

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A-238 Rotch, Thomas 2[1800-1810] Hartford [CT] Normand Knox thanks Thomas Rotch for not purchasing sheep for him as someone has purchased two ewes on his behalf. He also states that he cannot purchase any bank shares for Rotch. A-239 Rotch, Thomas 1[1823] Canton Township [OH] William Laird explains that Rotch’s order of clothiers’ stoves are ready and will be delivered to Kendal as soon as possible. A-240 Rotch, Thomas 1[1813] Hartford [CT] James Law discusses a lawsuit in which Thomas Cassidy claimed David Taylor wrongfully took money supposedly paid by Thomas Rotch. A-241 Rotch, Thomas 2[1820] New York [NY] Cornelius Lawrence writes to Thomas Rotch regarding collection of a claim against Jacob Barker. A-242 Rotch, Thomas 3[1815-1819] Trenton [NJ] Joseph M. Lawrie discusses the property of Richard & Maria Imlay and related financial problems. A-243 Rotch, Thomas 1[1810] Hartford [CT] S. Ledlie offers a house and lot for sale. A-244 Rotch, Thomas 2[1814-1815] Athens & Marietta OH John Lawrence Lewis wishes to buy Merino sheep and requests advice on their care. A-245 Rotch, Thomas 1[1813] St. Clairsville OH John List recommends a weaver who is looking for work. A-246 Rotch, Thomas 5[1821-1823] Pittsburgh [PA] The letters of Luke Loomis concern sales of cards, ink, and books to Thomas Rotch. A-247 Rotch, Thomas 1[no date] Steubenville [OH] Joshua Loyd reports on the availability of people who will keep sheep for Thomas Rotch. A-248 Rotch, Thomas 2[1795-1797] Hamburg [Germany] Lubbert & Dumas discuss the transfers of bills of exchange to other firms in Europe. They also include accounts for sales of hemp, iron and whale oil. A-249 Rotch, Thomas 1[1812] Hartford[CT] Joseph Lynde offers to buy Thomas Rotch’s mill at East Hartford. A-250 Rotch, Thomas 1[1821] Cadiz [OH] Moses McCammon agrees to work as a weaver for Thomas Rotch.

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A-251 Rotch, Thomas 12[1820-1822] Stow & Tallmidge [OH] William McClelland discusses shearing of sheep, division of wool and sale of lambs. He also reports on the character of a prospective employee for Thomas Rotch. A-252 Rotch, Thomas 1[1823] Coventry [OH] Matthew McCoy explains why he has been delayed in supplying Thomas Rotch’s order of mice traps and axe helves. A-253 Rotch, Thomas 3[1800-1801] Boston [MA] William Mackay informs Thomas Rotch of the death of Joseph Hussey and assures him that business will proceed as before. He reports on the sale of candles and Rotch’s order for plaster of Paris. A-254 Rotch, Thomas 1[1802] Baltimore [MD] Isaac McKim reports on the price of flaxseed and his willingness to purchase some for Thomas Rotch. A-255 Rotch, Thomas 1[1818] Wooster [OH] James McKinley asks Thomas Rotch for a loan of money. A-256 Rotch, Thomas 1[1817] Kendal [OH] Matthew Macy orders $7.00 worth of cloth from Thomas Rotch. Born in Nantucket in 1792, Matthew Macy gave up the sea after a crippling injury after a fall on a whaleship. He was employed as a school teacher, then a clerk in Thomas Rotch’s Kendal store. After Thomas Rotch’s death, he became the Kendal Post Master (previously held by Rotch) and an executor of his will with Arvine Wales. Macy married the daughter of a Montpelier,Vermont Quaker, Patricia Austin, who came to Kendal in 1817. A-257 Rotch, Thomas 1[1789] Nantucket[MA] Solomon Macy has finished a boat ordered by Thomas Rotch and is sending it and the bill by Captain Allen. A-258 Rotch, Thomas 11[1794-1809] Nantucket[MA] The letters of William Macy concern insurance policy on several ships, shares of stock in the Nantucket Bank, and shipments of lamps and wool. A receipt is attached to one letter. A-259 Rotch, Thomas 1[1817] Mantua OH Joseph Magines asks for employment as a weaver. A-260 Rotch, Thomas 1[1818] Canton OH Roswell M Mason advises on the procedure for taking possession of the premises vacated by Thomas Coffin and Mayhew Folger. A-261 Rotch, Thomas 1[1800] New York [NY] Thaddeus Mayhew remits money owed to Thomas Rotch.

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A-262 Rotch, Thomas 1[1816] [Washington DC] J. Meigs requests information about Kendal’s post master and clerks. A-263 Rotch, Thomas 1[1821] Cleveland [OH] Noble H. Merwin enquires about the production of cloth made from his wool. A-264 Rotch, Thomas 2[1802] Nantucket [MA] Benjamin Mitchell notifies Rotch that he has not been able to obtain oil, however he will keep trying. A-265 Rotch, Thomas 1[1817] Steubenville [OH] David Moodey informs Thomas Rotch that his property tax has not been assessed because his land is not entered on tax rolls. A-266 Rotch, Thomas 1[1819] Augusta Township, Columbiana County, OH Mordecai Morlan is disposed to accept Thomas Rotch’s offer of employment in Rotch’s woolen mill. A-267 Rotch, Thomas 1[1822] Steubenville [OH] John Morris inquires about employment as a weaver in Thomas Rotch’s factory. A-268 Rotch, Thomas 1[1816] East Hartford [CT] John Morrison queries Thomas Rotch about Aaron Chapman’s financial status. A-269 Rotch, Thomas 1[1812] Wooster [OH] John Myers requests the loan of a ram for breeding. A-270 Rotch, Thomas 1[1808] Lynn [MA] Estes Newhall notifies Thomas Rotch that he has completed shoes and is sending them on. A-271 Rotch, Thomas 1[1792] Newport [RI] Jonathan Norris discusses the sales of spermaceti candles. A-272 Rotch, Thomas 1[1818] Wooster [OH] Moses Owens requests that Thomas Rotch permit his father to pay his debt in paper money rather than specie. A-273 Rotch, Thomas 1[1817] Bridgeport [OH] Joel Oxley, Cephas Gregg, Robert Patterson & James Tomlinson urge that petitions be circulated for the support of domestic manufacture. A-274 Rotch, Thomas 1[1796] Dartmouth [MA] Abijah Packard specifies his choice of a lot he would like to buy from Thomas Rotch.

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A-275 Rotch, Thomas 1[1797] Sandwich [MA] Daniel Parington notifies Thomas Rotch that he has found a suitable cow for Rotch. A-276 Rotch, Thomas 1[1814] Mt Pleasant [OH] Anna Parker notifies Thomas Rotch that several more of his sheep have died of the rot; she asks that he remove those remaining. A-277 Rotch, Thomas 1[1814] Mt Pleasant [OH] Jesse Parker informs Thomas Rotch that he cannot fulfill the bargain he made to keep Rotch’s sheep because his landlord objects to having sheep on his land. A-278 Rotch, Thomas 1[1793] Boston [MA] Parkman and Blake acknowledge receipt of ribbons & other goods sent on consignment. A-279 Rotch, Thomas 1[1810] Gloucester[MA] William W. Parrott requests information on the care and breeding of Merino sheep. A-280 Rotch, Thomas 3[1789-1800] New York [NY] James & Samuel Parsons announce the death of John Parsons and the reorganization of their firm. The also discuss sales of Rotch consigned spermaceti candles and goods to be shipped to Thomas Rotch. A-281 Rotch, Thomas 1[1823] [unknown] James Patrick is willing to take cloth in payment for his paper. A-282 Rotch, Thomas 4[1813-1818] Canton & Wooster [OH] The letters of John Patton concern the delivery of mail at Kendal and his payment of a debt on behalf of Christian Smith. A-283 Rotch, Thomas 2[1815-1817] Philadelphia [PA] Jeremiah Paul discusses the possibility of selling his land in Ohio. A-284 Rotch, Thomas 1[1808] Charleston [WV] Joseph Peace has presented the drafts to Ayrault, but he cannot pay them at this time. A-285 Rotch, Thomas 1[1817] Clarkesville PA Richard Penn requests employment in Thomas Rotch’s woolen factory. A-286 Rotch, Thomas 1[1810] Somers [CT] Francis Percival sends oats for storage with Thomas Rotch until his son can pick them up. A-287 Rotch, Thomas 1[1811] Stratford [CT] Francis Percical Jr. discusses wool he is sending to Thomas Rotch’s factory. A-288 Rotch, Thomas 1[1804] Newport [RI] Christopher Raymond Perry queries Thomas Rotch about money due him for rent of a

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Rodman house. A-289 Rotch, Thomas 1[1804] Newport [RI] Sarah Perry requests payment of rent allegedly remitted to Thomas Rotch. A-290 Rotch, Thomas 1[1818] Hartford CT Henry Philleny has decided to accept Thomas Rotch’ s offer of work in his tannery. A-291 Rotch, Thomas 2[1818] Beaver Falls [PA] Eliakim Pitcher informs Thomas Rotch that he can supply him with a shearing and brushing machines as requested.

292 Rotch, Thomas 1[1801] East Hartford [CT] Richard Pitkin is sending Rotch’s order of glass retorts. A-293 Rotch, Thomas 2[1816] Pittsburgh [PA] Thomas G. Plummer offers dyestuffs for sale. A-294 Rotch, Thomas 2[1794-1797] Nantucket [MA] Peter Pollard inquires about collection of payment for his beef. A-295 Rotch, Thomas 1[1815] [unknown] Hiram Preston requests an advance of $20.00 and a statement of his account. A-296 Rotch, Thomas 1[1796] Dresden [OH] George Ramsdell replies to an inquiry from Thomas Rotch about the quality of a parcel of land. A-297 Rotch, Thomas 2[1812] Harmonie [PA] Frederick Rapp critiques the quality of wool purchased from Thomas Rotch. A-298 Rotch, Thomas 1[1817] Youngstown [OH] William Rayen queries Thomas Rotch about his prices for wool and cloth. A notation in Thomas Rotch’s hand indicates his reply. A-299 Rotch, Thomas 3[1815] Smithfield [OH] Robert Richie reports on the status of Thomas Rotch’s sheep, and requests that they be removed since he can no longer keep them. A-300 Rotch, Thomas 2 + 1 enclosure[1802-1811] Bristol [CT] Gideon Roberts sends Thomas Rotch’s order of cider; he asks that Thomas Rotch deliver plaster to Aaron Norton. He also asks that Rotch ready an order for clocks to be picked up by his son. The order is attached to his letter. A-301 Rotch, Thomas 1[1809] Winchester [MA] Solomon Rockwell & Brothers write regarding Thomas Rotch’s drafts from Forbes &

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Adams. A-302 Rotch, Thomas 80[1789-1805] Nantucket & New Bedford MA Samuel Rodman’s letters address numerous subjects including building and fitting out of ships, disposition of cargoes and crediting of profits. A-303 Rotch, Thomas 1 + 4 enclosures Newport [RI] Daniel Rogers’s letters concerns recovery of the schooner Hazard taken over by officers and renamed The Dove. Enclosed is a letter form George Spooner, power of attorney, deposition of officers and a certificate from naval officers at Roanoke. A-304 Rotch, Thomas 1[1818] [unknown] Lewis Rogers requests the loan of money. A-305 Rotch, Thomas 2[1796] London [England] The letters of Benjamin Rotch concern orders and shipments of goods, also settlement of financial accounts. An account is attached to one letter. Benjamin Rotch(1764-1839), the second son of William Rotch and Elizabeth Barney, married Elizabeth Barker of Nantucket(1764-1857) A-306 Rotch, Thomas 22[1794-1823] New Bedford [MA] William Rotch, Jr. discusses voyages of Rotch ships and disposal of their cargoes; the shipment of goods and crediting of shares of profit to Thomas Rotch. A-307 Rotch, Thomas 1[1812] [unknown] Jacob Rowland presents a bill for sawing and requests that John Hower be given the money. A-308 Rotch, Thomas 2[1820-1821] Trenton, NJ George and John Rozell discuss Thomas Rotch’s order for a coach and harness. A-309 Rotch, Thomas 1[1818] Washington [DC] Benjamin Ruggles reports that he has presented Thomas Rotch’s petition to Congress regarding tariff protection for United States wool manufacturers. A-310 Rotch, Thomas 1[1804] New Bedford [MA] Abraham Russell requests Thomas Rotch’s assistance in recovering a stolen horse and prosecuting the thief. A power of attorney is included in the letter. A-311 Rotch, Thomas 2[1801-1806] New Bedford [MA] Asa Russell requests that accounts current be settled; he also includes family news. A-312 Rotch, Thomas 1[1804] New Bedford [MA] William Russell Jr sends oil casks and places an order for oil. A-313 Rotch, Thomas 1[1813] Wiscasset [ME]

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Charles Savage inquires about the prospects of raising sheep and sale of sheep in Kendal. A-314 Rotch, Thomas 1[1819] Wooster OH Michael Sees discusses payment of a debt. A-315 Rotch, Thomas 1[1798] New York [NY] Allen Shepherd notifies Thomas Rotch that as payment for linseed oil, he has sent a shipment of rice. A-316 Rotch, Thomas 1[1817] Bridgeport [CT] E.W. Sherman discusses the pottery trade and inquires about the possibility of a partnership with Thomas Rotch in his pottery firm. A-317 Rotch, Thomas 2[no date] [Kendal, OH] Alexander Skinner requests the use of socket poles and he also provides a list of business firms. A-318 Rotch, Thomas 4[1815-1820] Canton & Wooster [OH] John Sloane discusses the possibility of starting a bank in Canton. He also discusses tariff regulations and orders cloth from Thomas Rotch. A-319 Rotch, Thomas 1[1801] Durham [NH] David Smith confirms an order for one ton of plaster. A-320 Rotch, Thomas 2[1805] Hamburg [Germany] George Smith & Company describe their firm and attach price lists to each letter. A-321 Rotch, Thomas 1[1815] Hartford [CT] Normand Smith discusses Thomas Rotch’s account and his inability to sell blankets. A-322 Rotch, Thomas 1[1806] Middletown [CT] Timothy Southmayer suggests that if Thomas Rotch submits his notes as claims against the estate of George Phillips, they are likely to be paid. A-323 Rotch, Thomas 3[1812-1815] Salem [OH] Moses Stanley discusses wintering of Thomas Rotch’s sheep and the possibility of breeding his ewes to one of Thomas Rotch’s rams. A-324 Rotch, Thomas 3[1791] Nantucket [MA] The letters of Jethro Starbuck, Jr. concern the sale of sperm foots. Accounts are attached to two letters. A-325 Rotch, Thomas 3[1822] Germantown [PA] Robert Stewart inquires about employment as a weaver in Thomas Rotch’s mill. A-326 Rotch, Thomas 3[1812-1814] Trenton, NJ

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Lucius Horatio Stockton discusses the transfer of Maria Imlay’s property and payment of debts. A-327 Rotch, Thomas 15[1813-1817] Salem, OH John Street discusses merino sheep purchased from Thomas Rotch. He inquires about turning wool into cloth at Rotch’s mill, and the possibility of a partnership with Rotch in a cotton mill. A-328 Rotch, Thomas 1[1815] Steubenville [OH] Alex Sutherland reports that he is sending a shipment of Cigars to Thomas Rotch. A-329 Rotch, Thomas 3[1812] New Salem & Kendal [OH] Jonathan Sutherland agrees to provide men to work in a brickyard. He requests that workers be paid in advance. A-330 Rotch, Thomas 1[1794] Nantucket [MA] Thaddeus Swain’s letter concerns the arrival of the ship Diana, and matters concerning the ship’s paper and payment of her crew. A-331 Rotch, Thomas 4[1797-1798] Nantucket & Boston [MA] Uriah Swain discusses payments and credits for shipment of goods. A-332 Rotch, Thomas 2[1805] Litchfield, CT Jonathan Tallmadge & Company write regarding rollers which proved unsatisfactory in their mill. A-333 Rotch, Thomas 1[1818] Stark County [OH] John Taylor refuses to give up a horse that is claimed by Native Americans as theirs. A-334 Rotch, Thomas 1[1821] Mount Pleasant, OH Jonathan Taylor arranges for conveyance of sheep purchased from Thomas Rotch. Taylor (1763-1831), an itinerant Quaker minister, an early settler to eastern Ohio in 1800, and Taylor owned land in Belmont and Jefferson Counties and the Ohio Yearly Meeting of Friends purchased land from him to construct their first yearly meting house, the cost of which was partially underwritten by Thomas Rotch. Taylor joined the Rotches as advocates for native Americans at the signing of the treaty of St Mary’s (Ohio) in 1818. In 1821, he opened a school for Native Americans at Wapakoneta, Ohio. A-335 Rotch, Thomas 2[1817-1822] Wooster & Loudenville [OH] Thomas Taylor discusses the payment of a bill and asks for a loan of money. A-336 Rotch, Thomas 1[1809] New Milford [CT] William Taylor discusses spinning machinery and Merino wool. A-337 Rotch, Thomas 2[1813-1814] Steubenville[OH] M. Thompson discusses the sale of land.

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A-338 Rotch, Thomas 1[1815] Chillicothe [OH] John Thomson discusses Thomas Rotch’s petition for incorporation of the Kendal Aqueduct Company. A-339 Rotch, Thomas 1[1821] Thorndike, Portage County [OH] Israel Thorndike enquires about having his merino wool made into cloth. A-340 Rotch, Thomas 1[1802] New Bedford[MA] William Tobey discusses payment of monies due to Mr. Bowers. A-341 Rotch, Thomas 1[1819] Boston [MA] Nathaniel Torrey asks Thomas Rotch to forward money collected as a payment on a bill. A-342 Rotch, Thomas 10[1819-1822] Beaver [PA] D. & A. Townsend discuss machinery for Thomas Rotch’s woolen mill and their order of cloth. A-343 Rotch, Thomas 5[1818-1821] Wooster [OH] Thomas Townsend orders cloth and discusses payment of a note. Woolen samples are enclosed with two letters. A-344 Rotch, Thomas 1[1821] Kendal [OH] Samuel Tripp reports on progress of work at Kendal and asks for further instructions. A-345 Rotch, Thomas 2[1817] Brownville [ME] Henry Troth acknowledges payment for wool cards and will send a reply by way of the Ohio River. A-346 Rotch, Thomas 1[1819] Mendham, NJ Jesse Upson testifies to the character of Amzi Armstrong. A-347 Rotch, Thomas 1[1818] Hudson [OH] Samuel Vail proposes terms of employment in Thomas Rotch’s pottery factory. A-348 Rotch, Thomas 1[1819] Albany [NY] Stephan Van Rensselaer Jr. encloses payment for land taxes. A-349 Rotch, Thomas 2[1817] Chester County, PA Thomas Vickers & Sons advise Thomas Rotch on pottery making techniques and recommend a prospective workman. A-350 Rotch, Thomas 1[1811] Hartford [CT] Daniel Wadsworth discusses buildings erected by Thomas Rotch on land rented from Wadsworth’s Aunt. Daniel Wadsworth (1771-1848)

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A-351 Rotch, Thomas 11[1810-1814] Stafford [CT], Cross Creek & Steubenville [OH] The letters of Arvine Wales concern the care and sale of sheep. A-352 Rotch, Thomas 3[1821-1823] Mount Pleasant [OH] Lewis Walker offers paper for sale, orders woolen cloth, and requests that Thomas Rotch collect a debt on his behalf. A-353 Rotch, Thomas 2[1802] New Bedford [MA] W. Wall sends scythes Thomas Rotch has ordered; he also places an order for broom corn and has spades and other items for sale. A-354 Rotch, Thomas 1[1820] Brandywine Mills [OH] George Wallace wishes to buy cloth on credit or barter for salt and fish. A-355 Rotch, Thomas 1[1808] London [England] Jacob Waln requests that Thomas Rotch have a power of attorney signed and return to him. A-356 Rotch, Thomas 1[1812] Cleveland [OH] John Walworth inquires about having wool made into cloth at Thomas Rotch’s mill. A-357 Rotch, Thomas 2[1803] London [England] Benjamin Webb & Son write to Thomas Rotch about a shipment of watches and other ordered goods. A-358 Rotch, Thomas 1[1801] Hudson [OH] Job Webb, who is building carriages for Thomas Rotch, requests clarification of the width of the carriages. A-359 Rotch, Thomas 1[1818] Hartford [CT] John Welk’s letter is concerned with the settlement of an estate. A-360 Rotch, Thomas 4[1812-1817] New Philadelphia & Steubenville [OH] Bezaleel Wells discusses the use of clay from his land for pottery, farming matters and the purchase of sheep. A-361 Rotch, Thomas 17[1811-1820] Hartford [CT] John Wells discusses sale of an oil mill owned jointly with Thomas Rotch and settlement of accounts. A-362 Rotch, Thomas 1[1817] Canton[OH] Jacob Welty informs Thomas Rotch that he brought wool from Steubenville and left it in Canton, to be picked up by Thomas Rotch. A-363 Rotch, Thomas 2[1801-1805] Providence [RI] Caleb Wheaton acknowledges receipt of watches and arranges for their payment.

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A-364 Rotch, Thomas 1[1816] Philadelphia [PA] Joseph White asks Thomas Rotch’s opinion on several tracts near Kendal. A-365 Rotch, Thomas 2[1818-1820] Hebron [OH] Joseph White Jr. sends samples of clothiers’ shears that he wishes Thomas Rotch to sell. A-366 Rotch, Thomas 2[1812] Salem [OH] Uriah White’s letter concerns mill irons ordered by Thomas Rotch. A-367 Rotch, Thomas 1[1810] Nantucket [MA] Daniel Whitney recommends Edward Wood for employment as a wool stapler. A-368 Rotch, Thomas 1[1820] [unknown] Mahlon Wileman orders cloth from Thomas Rotch. A-369 Rotch, Thomas 1[1801] North Providence [RI] Abraham & Daird Wilkinson acknowledge Thomas Rotch’s order for a screw for pressing oil. A-370 Rotch, Thomas 4[1796-1804] Taunton [ MA] Benjamin Williams discusses a shipment of bricks ordered by Thomas Rotch. A-371 Rotch, Thomas 1[1822] Hanover Township, OH Isaiah Williams requests payment for hauling castings from Thomas Rotch’s factory. A-372 Rotch, Thomas 2[1812] [unknown] Richard Williams requests a loan of money. A-373 Rotch, Thomas 2[1810] Oxford & Hartford [CT] Walker Willmot complains that Thomas Rotch agreed to give him a higher price for his wool and he asks for additional payment. He also offers to sell his wool to Rotch. A-374 Rotch, Thomas 1[1821] Steubenville [OH] James Wilson asks Thomas Rotch to remit for renewal of his subscription to the Herald. A-375 Rotch, Thomas 1[1819] Mansfield [OH] Winn Winship and his neighbors are in agreement, & will circulate a remonstrance if Thomas Rotch draws one up. A-376 Rotch, Thomas 5[1800-1803] New Bedford [MA] The letters of Jeremiah Winslow are concerned with a shipment of goods to Thomas Rotch and settling of accounts. A-377 Rotch, Thomas 1[1815] St. Clairsville [OH] Jonathan Winter asks Thomas Rotch’s advice about a good price to ask for the sale of his

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land. A-378 Rotch, Thomas 2[1810] Nine Partners [NY] The letters of John Wintringham concern the purchase of spinning machinery, and his handling of wool returned by Thomas Rotch. A-379 Rotch, Thomas 2[1817] Salem [OH] & Frankfort [PA] John Witchell discusses sale of his property near Kendal. A-380 Rotch, Thomas 7[1802-1821] Litchfield & Bradleyville [CT] The letters of Frederick Wolcott & Company refer to their slitting mill accounts. Four accounts are attached to one letter. A-381 Rotch, Thomas 1[1817] Worthington [OH] Edward Wood requests employment in Thomas Rotch’s woolen mill. A-382 Rotch, Thomas 1[1810] New York [NY] Samuel Wood asks that a draft be sent for money deposited to Thomas Rotch’s credit. A-383 Rotch, Thomas 1[1809] Hartford [CT] Sgt J. Woodbridge informs Thomas Rotch that a military fine for 1809 is due. A-384 Rotch, Thomas 2[1815-1818] Steubenville [OH] The letters of John C. Wright concern a draft of money & a legal action against Charles Coffin. Charles Coffin, born in Nantucket in 1758 arrived in Kendal sometime in the nineteenth century with his wife Mary Macy, also of Nantucket. Their three children were born in Ohio. Coffin built a flatboat which ferried goods to Cincinnati in the aftermath of the War of 1812 when money was in short supply and banks were closed. A-385 Rotch, Thomas 1[1795] Nantucket [MA] Thomas Wright would like to work for Thomas Rotch and inquires about wages he is willing to pay to his employees. A-386 Rotch, Thomas 5[1802-1818] This collection of letters are addressed to other people but often refer to Thomas Rotch and evidently were handed on to him by other recipients. Letters concern a collection of debt, Merino sheep, road inspection, sale of woolen cloth & money held by Thomas Rotch. INCOMING CORRESPONDENCE, PERSONAL LETTERS TO THOMAS ROTCH FILE AUTHOR LETTER/ DATE LETTER ORIGIN B-1 Adams, Seth 1[1812] Zanesville, OH

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Adams notifies Thomas Rotch that the Ohio State legislature is considering legislation favorable to sheepholders. B-2 Aldridge, Ichabod 1[1811] [unknown] Ichabod Aldridge inquires about relocation to Ohio to establish a ropewalk. B-3 Allen, Nemiah 2[1823] Chigrin River, OH Nemiah Allen discusses a new patent cooking stove he intends to manufacture. B-4 Almy, William 2[1799-1809] Providence, RI Almy discusses Quaker doctrine and Thomas Rotch’s decision to leave his family’s business in New Bedford, and remove inland to Hartford. B-5 Arnold, Benjamin 1[1810] Poughkeepsie, NY Benjamin Arnold requests information regarding the health of his father’s family. B-6 Arnold, Levi 1[1799] Providence, RI Levi Arnold responds to Thomas Rotch’s queries regarding prices of property Rotch is might purchase in Hartford. B-7 Arnold, Lydia 1[no date] Hartford, CT. She writes of her affection for Thomas and Charity Rotch B-8 Arnold, Thomas 1[1821] Providence, RI Thomas Arnold (1781-1868) requests information concerning Michael Graham’s character. His son, James (1781-1868) married Sarah Rotch(1786-1860), daughter of William and Elizabeth(Rodman) Rotch of New Bedford in 1807. B-9 Bakewell, Benjamin 1[1818] Pittsburgh, PA Bakewell informs Thomas Rotch that his nephews are passing through Pittsburgh on their way to Indiana with Mr. and Mrs. Flower. B-10 Barker, Abraham 1[1810] New York, NY He describes Benjamin Perkins’s final illness and encloses an article on Merino sheep. B-11 Barker, Eliza 1[1809] New York, NY Eliza Barker comments on improvement in Charity Rotch’s health after her severe bout of spotted fever that almost claimed her life in 1809. Eliza (Barker) Rotch was the widow of Benjamin Rotch, living in England. B-12 Barker, James 6[1810-1821] Nantucket, MA Barker discusses investments, family news, and sheep that he wishes to obtain for Thomas Rotch. B-13 Barker, P & A 1[1807] Philadelphia, PA

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The Barkers introduce Hannah Penrose, who is soon to visit Hartford. B-14 Barney, Matthew 3[1794-1812] Nantucket, MA Barney inquiries about settlement in Ohio, he also informs the Rotch of Timothy Coffin’s death, and injury to Matthew Macy while at sea. B-15 Barney, Sarah 4[1794-1795] Nantucket, MA She returns silk and asks Thomas Rotch to have some printing done for her. Sarah Barney, (b. 1752 in Newport, Rhode Island) a recognized itinerant minister who worked on behalf of the rights of women was exceptionally well connected, and related to the Starbucks, Husseys, Macys, Coffins and Rotches of Nantucket. She called for the establishment of women’s meetings of Friends, taking her ideas to Philadelphia, London and New England Yearly Meetings. The first gathering of the New England Yearly Meeting of Women Friends convened in the 1761. B-16 Birkbeck, Morris 1[1820] English Prairie, IL Morris Birkbeck describes settlement at English Prairie and asks that Thomas Rotch dispose of letters being held for his brother. B-17 Blinkenderfer, J. 1[1818] New Philadelphia, OH He acknowledges Thomas Rotch’s contribution to the Bible Society. B-18 Bolton, Aquila 1[1811] Wheeling, WV Bolton discusses a plan to teach English to Native Americans. B-19 Bowman, Isaac 2[1821] Kendal, OH Bowman acknowledges a debt owed to William Henry, and he requests that Rotch obtain Quaker writings for him. B-20 Bowne, George 1[1801] New York, NY Bowne remarks that he is unable to render an opinion on a query made by Rotch. B-21 Bradley Jr., Abraham 1[1805] New Haven, CT He requests that he be permitted to retain books lent by Thomas Rotch. B-22 Brown, Moses 2[1809] Providence, RI Brown comments that spotted fever has appeared in Providence; he requests information regarding treatment of Charity Rotch’s illness for the same fever. B-23 Brown, Samuel 1[1805] Brownville, NY Brown discusses various Quaker affairs. B-24 Bruce, Charles 1[1816] Greenville, SC Bruce asks if Thomas Rotch has any knowledge of his son. B-25 Bunker, Abishai 1[1798] Nantucket, MA

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Bunker advises Thomas Rotch that he is closing his publishing business and will refund monies because of low demand for George Fox’s Journal. B-26 Burling, William S. 1[1818] Union Springs, NY He notes the advantages of settlement in Indiana and Ohio and asks Rotch’s advice regarding where he might settle. B-27 Canfield, Judson 1[1811] Canfield, OH Canfield urges Thomas Rotch to consider settling in or near Canfield. B-28 Chaloner, Job 1[1795] Newport, [RI] Chaloner writes that he has not yet found a suitable servant for Thomas Rotch. B-29 Coggeshall, Caleb 1[1808] New York, NY He would like to join Rotch in Ohio, but cannot afford payment for land. B-30 Collins, Esther 1[1818] New Jersey Collins passes along news of family and friends in New Jersey. B-31 Collins, Isaac 1[1799] New York, NY Collins inquiries about subscription numbers received for George Fox’s Journal. B-32 Collins, Micajah 3[1802-1818] Lynn, MA Collins expresses interest in Ohio settlement and extends news of family. B-33 Collins, Zaccheus 2[1817] Lynn, MA Collins discusses the possibility of joining Rotch’s settlement at Kendal, Ohio. B-34 Coolidge, Daniel 1[no date] [unknown] Coolidge confirms that he is sending books that Rotch may wish to purchase. B-35 Cooper, Joseph 1[1806] Cooper Point [ ] Cooper writes that he understands that Thomas Rotch has an interest in cultivation of grapes. He describes his method of making wine. B-36 Cope, Thomas 3[1818] Philadelphia, PA Cope describes the arrival of German immigrants in Philadelphia; he requests Thomas Rotch’s assistance regarding oversight of monies provided by the Society of Friends (with conditions attached) to facilitate their settlement at Zoar, Ohio. B-37 Crafts, Samuel C. 1[1809] Craftsbury, VT Samuel Crafts thanks Thomas Rotch for his hospitality during a recent visit. B-38 Crowell, William A . 1[1813] Scipio, NY The writer has an interest in removing to Kendal, and requests information about the

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town and settlement. B-39 Darby, D[eborah] 2[1799-1803] Coalbrook Dale & Peckham, UK Deborah Darby, (1754-1810) an English itinerant minister who visited Quaker Meetings in New England in the late 18th Century, counsels Thomas Rotch and informs on the work of the Society of Friends in England. B-40 Darling, Thomas 3[1803-1805] New Haven, CT Thomas Darling solicits Rotch’s advice regarding a teaching position and thanks him for the loan of certain books. B-41 Davis, Humphrey 3[1817-1821] New Bedford & Fairhaven MA Humphrey Davis gives news of family and his desire to sell his property in Ohio. B-42 Dean, H. 1[1810] New York, NY H. Dean discusses his financial position and his poor health. *B-43 Dean, Lydia Rotch 8[1802-1819] New Bedford & Salem, MA MORE dates: news of family *B-44 Dean, William 1[1822] Salem, MA William Dean gives details of the death of wife, Lydia (obituary attached) B-45 Delano, Amasa 1[1811] Chillicothe, OH Delano welcomes Thomas Rotch to Ohio and asks him to consider buying a parcel of Delano’s land. B-46 Dickinson, William R. 16[1812-1818] Steubenville, OH William Dickinson discusses the condition of Rotch’s sheep that are being wintered over in southern Ohio. A tuft of wool is attached to the letter. B-47 Dillon, John 2[1817] Zanesville, OH John Dillon comments on the treatment of black people and mentions a visit by George Flowers on route to his new settlement in Illinois. Flower, (1780-1862) toured Kentucky, Tennesee, Indiana and Illinois and explored the Ohio Valley in 1816. B-48 Dillon, Moses 1[1811] Zanesville, OH Moses Dillon welcomes Thomas Rotch to Ohio, and tries to persuade him to settle in Zanesville. B-49 Down, Susanna 1[1794] Dartmouth, MA Susanna Down appeals to Thomas Rotch for money and assistance. B-50 Downing, Phebe 4[1802-1822] Cederswamp, NY Phebe Downing discusses her work as a school teacher and provides details of her husband’s death.

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*B-51 Downing, Silas 22[1798-1821] Cederswamp, NY Silas Downing discusses Quaker concerns, his work as a teacher, and the possibility of relocating his family to Ohio country. B-52 Duncan, George 1[1820] Bainbridge, OH George Duncan, a fugitive slave thanks Thomas Rotch for giving him refuge from slave catchers on his property at Kendal, a stop on the Underground Railroad. (more) B-53 Earle, Jonah 2[1818-1819] Leicester, MA Jonah Earle inquires about the welfare of his son, and also mentions a wool card sold to Thomas Rotch. B-54 Espich, C. 1[1818] New Philadelphia, OH This letter addresses concerns regarding Michael Baumler and the Quaker funded settlement of German separatists at Zoar, Ohio. B-55 Evens, Joshua 2[1795] [unknown] Joshua Evans (1731-1798), a Quaker itinerant minister and abolitionist, encourages Thomas Rotch to join him on a missionary journey to Nova Scotia. (more/ref NS journal) After experiencing a religious conversion in 1754, the barely educated man, he was acknowledged as a minister in 1759. He became a supporter of the ‘primitive’ Quaker tradition and Quaker plainness. NOTE: The Swarthmore Library of Friends contains portions of the journals kept while traveling in the ministry among Friends in New Jersey, New York, the South, and elsewhere, mostly in the period 1788-1798. The transcripts of the journal in manuscript are attributed to George Churchman, and Abraham Warrington. One volume is considered an original manuscript in the hand of Joshua Evans. Also included are letters, mounted in a letterbook, mostly to Joshua's wife, Ann, by Quakers at whose homes Evans stayed while on his religious visits. B-56 Fisher, Hannah 12[1808-1819] Philadelphia, PA Hannah (Rodman) Fisher provides news of Quaker affairs, family and friends. B-57 Fisher Jr., Hannah 1[1818] Philadelphia, PA Hannah Fisher Jr.(probably Hannah Rodman Fisher’s daughter) requests information about Zoar and informs Thomas Rotch that several separatists have remained in Philadelphia. B-58 Fisher, Miers 2[1818] Philadelphia, PA Miers Fisher discusses the German Separatists who left the Zoar community to return to Philadelphia. B-59 Fisher, Samuel R. 41[1796-1823] Philadelphia, PA

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Thomas Rotch’s brother-in-law, Samuel R. Fisher discusses business, and several letters contain additions by his wife, Hannah and daughters. B-60 Fisher, Thomas 1[1803] Philadelphia, PA Thomas Fisher informs Thomas Rotch he is sending books; a postscript by Samuel Fisher informs Rotch that he is sending him a hat. B-61 Fisher, Thomas 4[1821-1822] Philadelphia, PA Thomas Fisher describes a religious visit through New England and the visit of Native Americans to Philadelphia. B-62 Fisher, William Logan 2[1810-1823] Germantown, PA (dates)William Logan Fisher provides information regarding his textile mill enterprise. B-63 Flanner, William 1[1807] Suffolk County, VA William Flanner describes a proposed missionary journey. B-64 Flower, George 2[1816-1819] Lexington, KY & Philadelphia, PA George Flower gives his impressions of Ohio and Kentucky and enquires about the availability of land near Thomas Rotch’s settlement of Kendal. B-65 Folger, Isaiah 1[1813] Nantucket, MA. Isaiah Folger inquires about settlement and work opportunities in Ohio. B-66 French, Thomas 3[1814-1817] Wheeling, WV Thomas French describes Quaker meeting he has attended in his travels. B-67 Gardner, Isaac 1[1818] Franklin County, IN This letter addresses Thomas Rotch’s queries about the possible resettlement in Indiana of several hundred slaves freed by Samuel Gist of Virginia. Gardner informs Rotch that his Meeting of Friends confirms that state laws would prohibit such a resettlement in Indiana. B-68 Gibson, Joshua 1[1821] Cincinnati, OH Joshua Gibson requests that Thomas Rotch rehire a man who had previously employed. B-69 Gilbert, Charles 2[1811-1812] Hartford, CT Gilbert describes his state health, and also discusses Aaron Chapman’s release from prison and his decision to relocate to Ohio country. B-70 Gove, Johnson 1[1817] Montpelier, VT Johnson Gove asks Rotch to forward a letter to his son; he comments that James Austin is preparing to join the Kendal Community. The back of this letter contains a power of Attorney authorizing Rotch to retrieve a stolen horse. B-71 Graham, Michael 5[1812-1819] Wheeling, WV

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Michael Graham, a long time friend from New England, discusses a draft of money and requests news of Thomas Rotch’s progress at Kendal. B-72 Greene, Jonathan 1[1812] Newport, RI Jonathan Greene who may have known Rotch in Newport, enquires about the prospects of settling in Ohio country. B-73 Grinnell, Joseph 1[1814] New York, [NY] Grinnell enquires about prospects for settlement and the price of land in the vicinity of Thomas Rotch’s settlement at Kendal, Ohio. B-74 Grisell, Thomas 12[1812-1823] Newgarden, OH Grisell addresses Thomas Rotch’s idea to form a Preparative Meeting of Friends at Kendal; he is also considering a religious journey with Rotch and other Quakers. B-75 Guilford, Nathan 3[1817] Cincinnati [OH] Nathan Guildford, writing on behalf of the Western Emigrant Society requests information about land, climate and geography in the Kendal vicinity and advises against the resettlement of black people, freed by Samuel Gist, in Ohio or Indiana. B-76 Hadwen, Dorcas 1[1788] Newport [RI] Dorcas Hadwen encloses a copy of a letter from prominent Quaker minister Samuel Fothergill and extents her best wishes. B-77 Hart, Anna 1[1821] Farmington, [CT] Anna Hart acknowledges that she has erred regarding accounts against the estate of Alexander Skinner, a former associate business partner with whom for reasons unclear, Rotch had a falling out. B-78 Hartshorne, Catherine 1[1801] [ ]Grove, unknown Catherine Hartshorne introduces two young men traveling to Hartford, Connecticut. B-79 Hartshorne, James 1[1789] Halifax, [NS] James Hartshorne informs Thomas Rotch that he is sending a shell from Nova Scotia. B-80 Hartshorne, William 1[1821] New York [NY] William Hartshorne makes inquires about a certain man living near Kendal whose family and friends are bereft at not hearing news of him for some time. B-81 Haviland, Eleazar 1[1822] Clinton Co. OH Eliazar Haviland describes visits to various meetings of the Society of Friends. B-82 Hazard, Samuel 1[1809] New York, [NY] Charity Rotch’s brother-in-law, Samuel Hazard, enquires about her health after her bout of spotted fever that almost claimed her life in 1809.

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B-83 Hazard, Thomas Jr. 19[1806-1823] New York, [NY] Thomas Hazard Jr. describes his journey from Kendal to his home in New York, and the describes the death of his son. B-84 Hazard, Thomas R. 2[1821-1822] Cincinnati [OH] Thomas R. Hazard describes life on his Cincinnati farm. B-85 Heald, John 10[1816-1819] Fairfield [OH] John Heald discusses Quaker concerns and gives news of his family. B-86 Heald, William 5[1811-1819] Salem [OH] William Heald discusses Quaker missionary work among Native Americans and provides information regarding land availability in Ohio. B-87 Hicks, Elias 5[1793-1819] New York [NY] Elias Hicks (1748-1830) of Long Island, New York a prominent itinerant minister and the era’s leading opponent of the slave trade discusses Quaker concerns and provides news of members of the Society of Friends. B-88 Hicks, Isaac 2[1800-1801] New York [NY] Isaac Hicks sends Thomas Rotch two books and includes news of Friends. B-89 Hicks, Willet 2[1801-1806] New York [NY] Willet Hicks discusses the difficulties encountered during missionary work. B-90 Hildreth, S.P 1[1817] Marietta[OH] S.P. Hildreth enquires on the whereabouts of John Bennett, thought to be in Canton. B-91 Hoag, Elisha William 4[1816-1819] Shoudsburg, PA & Sandy Spring [ ] Elisha Hoag discusses the possibility of moving to Ohio country and asks about land availability and costs. B-92 Hobson, Joseph 1[1813] Cross Creek [OH] Joseph Hobson notifies Thomas Rotch that he is sending cloth and other goods by wagon. B-93 Hone, Joanna 1[1821] New York [NY] Joanna Hone informs on the welfare of her family and Friends. B-94 Hosier, James 1[1812] Steubenville [OH] James Hosier inquires about buying land and removing to Kendal. B-95 Howard, Horton 15[1811-1823] St Clairsville [OH] Horton Howard urges Thomas Rotch to settle in or near Steubenville, Ohio. He describes his pottery business, and mentions that he has been appointed to the land office. He discusses Quaker affairs, the establishment of new meetings in Ohio, slavery and problems with Native Americans. According to Ohio historian Douglas Hurt, Geoge

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Harlan, the first Quaker to settle in Ohio in 1795 established a homestead near Deerfield on the Little Miami River near Morrow, a town in Salem Township, Warren County, Ohio. Horton Howard, originally from Burlington, New Jersey northeast of Philadelphia across the Delaware River, later of Coresound Monthly Meeting, North Carolina and other Quakers from North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Virginia soon followed, migrating to southern Ohio in search of farm land in and after 1800. Horton Howard and Joseph Dew surveyed the Ohio Country. and in 1808 with Samuel Woolman Jr. and Anthony Morris he platted the town of Damascus, Ohio. The deeds to several lots (15-18) of the town were "reserved to be conveyed to the Society of Friends." In 1813, Horton became the first presiding clerk of the Ohio Yearly Meeting of the Society of Friends. [see Horton Howard’s map gifted to Ann Mifflin, around 1813 M-??? of Jefferson County, Ohio [Douglas Hurt, The Ohio Frontier, Crucible of the Old Northwest, 1720-1830) p. 299] B-96 Howells, Joseph 1[1811] Manhattanville [NY] Joseph Howells enquires about settlement conditions in Ohio. B-97 Howland, Azariah 1[1815] Dover [OH] Aziariah Howland discusses religious matters. B-98 Hunt, Elizabeth 1[1819] Black Point [ME] Elizabeth Hunt informs Thomas Rotch of her father’s death. B-99 Hunt, Nathan 2[1813-1816] Springfield & Salem[OH] Nathan Hunt discusses his proposed cotton mill and gives news of Quaker activities. B-100 Hutchin, Isaac 1[1801] Providence, RI Isaac Hutchin thanks Thomas Rotch for his hospitality during his visit and describes his proposed route of travel. B-101 Hutton Jr., John 2[1820-1823] Columbiana County[OH]; Little Beaver [OH] John Hutton enquires about the possibility of work in Rotch’s Kendal woolen factory. B-102 Imlay, Richard 19[1812-1820] Trenton [NJ], Hartford CT Richard Imlay comments on his tangled business affairs, asks for news of Ohio and describes his brick yard and other business ventures. Richard Imlay accompanied the Rotches to Ohio, leaving Hartford in their company on January 18, 1811. B-103 Imlay, William 1[1803] Hartford [CT] William Imlay requests news of Thomas Rotch’s journey to New York. B-104 Jackson, James 1[1813] Norwalk, CT James Jackson describes his journey from Kendal, Ohio to Norwalk, Connecticut. B-105 James, John 3[1818] Philadelphia [PA] John James asks Thomas Rotch if he would be willing to serve as liaison between

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Philadelphia Quakers and the German Separatist community at Zoar, Ohio. B-106 Jenkinson, Isaac 1[1813] Steubenville [OH] Issac Jenkinson discusses the ‘sin’ of his daughter. B-107 Jenney, Obadiah 1[1817] Scipio, NY Obadiah Jenney describes his training and work history and asks for help in finding employment. B-108 Johnson, Benjamin 3[1817-1819] York & Philadelphia [PA] Benjamin Johnson provides news of family and discusses his trips to Virginia and Illinois. B-109 Johnston, John 1[1818] Upper Pique [OH] Indian agent John Johnson describes a meeting in western Ohio that resulted in the treaty of St Mary’s between representatives of the United States government and Native American tribes. B-110 Jordan, Richard 1[1808] Linn [MA] Jordan Richard informs on a meeting of the Society of Friends to be held in the town of Redding. B-111 Judge, Hugh 1[1800] New York [NY] Hugh Judge discusses attendance at various Quaker meetings and provides of news of various Friends. B-112 Kimberley, Amos 3[1815-1822] Salem OH Amos Kimberley discusses the sale of his cotton machinery and Quaker concerns. He is also considering relocation to Kendal. B-113 Kinney, Lewis 1[1811] New Lisbon [OH] Lewis Kinney lists the advantages for sheep raising in Columbiana County and urges Thomas Rotch to consider settlement there. B-114 Ladd, Benjamin W. 2[1821-1823] Prospect Hill near Springfield [OH] In this letter, Benjamin Ladd discusses the matter of obtaining a house for the Rotches during the Yearly Meeting of Friends at Mount Pleasant. B-115 Lathrop, James W. 1[1822] Canton [OH] James Lathrop responds to a question posed by Thomas Rotch concerning the legality of a stolen slave. B-116 Leaming, Furman 6[1813-1816] Cape May [NJ],Philadelphia [PA] Furman Leaming mentions that he has sent seeds and cutting to Thomas Rotch in Ohio. He also enquires about his recently purchased land in Ohio.

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B-117 Livermore, Edward S. 8[1817-1820] Tewkesbury [MA] Edward Livermore writes that he is sending grain to Thomas Rotch, hoping that it can be grown in Ohio. He also discusses crops, farming and his recent trip through Ohio, commenting on various places that he visited. B-118 Lossing, Peter 1[1817] Norwich, Canada Peter Lossing recommends a certain young man for work and describes his life course in Canada. B-119 Lynch, Joshua 1[1818] Springfield [OH] Joshua Lynch notified Rotch that the cheeses he requested were seized by a constable for a muster fine. B-120 McCammon, Moses 1[1822] Kendal [OH] McCammon thanks Thomas Rotch in a verse for a gift of tea. B-121 McKeen, Levi 5[1810] Poughkeepsie [NY] Levi McKeen discusses merino sheep husbandry and farming practices. B-122 Macy, Matthew 1[1821] Kendal [OH] Matthew Macy describes the production of sugar at Sugar Creek, Ohio and also provides other news of Kendal during Rotch’s journey to New England in 1821. Matthew Macy with his sister Abigail who is mentioned in Charity Rotch’s will, set off for Kendal on June 7th, 1814. [see H-11-3] B-123 Macy, William 2[1799-1805] Nantucket [MA] & Tarpolin Cove [MA] William Macy requests information about a man living in Hartford and he urges fortitude and devotion to religious duty. B-124 Mifflin, Ann 2[1811-1814] Philadelphia [PA] She describes her land in Ohio and asks Thomas Rotch to look after her son there. B-125 Mott, James 11[1795-1808] Mamaroneck and New York [NY] James Mott gives a vivid description of his son Robert’s final illness and death. He describes his work at the Nine Partners School; also discusses Quaker concerns. Thomas Rotch tried to lure James Mott, possibly the husband of Lucretia Coffin Mott to Kendal but failed as he did with a number of other prominent Quakers. [check dates???] B-126 Mott Jr., James 5[1812-1815] Philadelphia [PA] James Mott queries Thomas Rotch about living conditions in Ohio and expresses an interest in relocating there. He confirms the death of Thomas Coffin of Nantucket. B-127 Mott, Richard 1[1803] Mamaroneck [NY] Richard Mott describes his return journey to Mamaroneck. B-128 Mott, Robert 1[1804] [New York, NY]

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This is a partial fragment letter in which Robert Mott requests help for a friend. B-129 Murray Jr., John 5[1801-1810] New York [NY] John Murray encloses several books for Thomas Rotch and asks for help for Henry Dean. B-130 Myers, John 1[1817] Columbus [OH] John Myers discusses current legislation including the exemption of manufacturers from militia duty. B-131 Olcott, Henry 1[1819] Washington, MA Henry Olcott requests information about the potential for sales of woolen cloth in Ohio. B-132 Oliver, Daniel 1[1822] [unknown] Daniel Oliver asks that Thomas Rotch forward his box to Richmond. B-133 Oswalt, Michael 1[1818] Columbus [OH] Michael Oswalt thanks Thomas Rotch for his memorial which he has tabled before the Ohio legislature. He also introduced a bill to build a canal from Lake Erie to the Tuscarawas River. B-134 Painton, B. 1[1809] Salem [OH] B. Painton provides news of friends and requests a letter from Thomas Rotch. B-135 Parrish, John 1[1806] Philadelphia [PA] John Parrish writes that he is sending pamphlets on the subject of slavery for distribution to Thomas Rotch’s friends. B-136 Parrish, Joseph 2[1805-1806] Philadelphia [PA] Joseph Parrish describes his work as a physician in Philadelphia, including work among the poor of the city. B-137 Paxson, William & Joseph R. 1[1816] Philadelphia [PA] The Paxtons inquire about the availability of land for sale near Kendal. B-138 Peirce, Isaac 1[1816] Philadelphia[PA] Isaac Peirce asks if Thomas Rotch thinks that Ohio would be a suitable state for freed slaves to settle and find work. B-139 Pike, Nicholas 1[1793] Newburyport [MA] Nicholas Pike apologizes for not personally delivering Hussey letter. B-140 Pinkham, Andrew 2[1811-1812] Nantucket [MA] Andrew Pinkham considers removal to Ohio and requests Rotch’s advice and information regarding settlement in the state. B-141 Pleas, Jane 1[1818] Delaware County, OH

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Jane Pleas asks Thomas Rotch’s advice regarding a trade for her son. B-142 Prettet, Stephen 1[no date] [unknown] Prettet provides news of Quaker friends. B-143 Purington, John 1[181?] Ft Harmon [ ] Purington writes that as many things have prevented his removal to Ohio, it is unlikely that he can see his way clear to moving near Kendal. B-144 Randolph, Robert F. 1[1801] Annapolis Royal[Nova Scotia] Robert Randolph passes along news of mutual friends and requests news of Thomas Rotch’s removal to Hartford, CT. B-145 Ray, Nathaniel 1[1815] Mount Pleasant [OH] Nathaniel Ray requests that Rotch aid him in his efforts to be reinstated as a member of the Society of Friends. Captain Nathaniel Ray, born in Nantucket in 1771, retired shipmaster of coastal boats, moved to Kendal, but returned to his native Nantucket where he died in 1830. B-146 Reed, Thomas & Richard Breed 1[1817] Lynn [MA] Reed and Breed confirm their eminent departure from Lynn to Ohio. B-147 Reinhard, Christopher 1[1819] Philadelphia [PA] Christopher Reinhard, a former member of the German Separatist group at Zoar, Ohio, asks Thomas Rotch to forward his possessions to him. He thanks Rotch for his kindness while he was in Ohio. B-148 Richards Jr, R. 1[1808] Philadelphia [PA] R. Richards expresses gratitude and friendship to Thomas and Charity Rotch and informs them of his father’s death. B-149 Richmond, Elizabeth 2[1814-1815] Hartford [CT] Elizabeth Richmond (Betsy Swain) worked for the Rotches in Hartford. Here she confirms plans to move to Kendal with her husband, Daniel Richmond who worked for Thomas Rotch between 1800 and 1806. She is named in Charity Rotch’s will and was one of the people to care for Charity in her last years. B-150 Ricketson, Shad 5[1805-1809] New York [NY] Richetson asks for advice on publishing and distribution of a medical book for the layman. He also request information on the subject of spotted fever. B-151 Robinson Jr, James 1[1794] Newport [RI] Robinson informs the Rotches about the death of his aunt, Elizabeth Robinson. B-152 Rodman, Benjamin 7[1815-1819] Pittsburgh [PA] & New Bedford [MA] Rodman discusses Quaker affairs and news of family and friends.

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B-153 Rodman, Samuel 15[1791-1804] Nantucket, Boston & New Bedford[MA] Rodman sends condolences on hearing of the death of Thomas and Charity Rotch’s only child, a son born in 1791 who died of a common childhood disease, croup. Letters also discuss business and inform on family news. B-154 Rodman, S[arah] 2[1787-1788] Newport [RI] Sarah Rodman gives news of friends. B-155 Rose, Charles 1[1818] Guernsey [UK] Charles Rose describes his journey home to England and asks for news of Kendal. B-156 Rotch, Benjamin 1[1820] New York [NY] Rodman asks when family should expect to see the Rotches in New York. B-157 Rotch, E[lizabeth] 1[no date] [unknown] The context of this letter is unclear: the house to which she refers may be the Rotch house being constructed in New Bedford in 1794. B-158 Rotch, Francis 7[1819-1820] English Prairie [IN], New Bedford[MA] Francis Rotch gives news of the Quaker community at English Prairie, Illinois, also information regarding his marriage and news of family and friends. B-159 Rotch, Joseph 1[1819] Philadelphia [PA] Joseph Rotch announces the death of Charity Rotch’s sister, Hannah Rodman Fisher. Joseph Rotch (1790-?), the son of William Rotch Jr. (1759-1850) and Elizabeth Rodman.(1759-1825) B-160 Rotch, Joseph T. 1[1817] Philadelphia [PA] Joseph T. Rotch introduces a friend to Thomas Rotch. B-161 Rotch, Mary 3[1804-1813] North Carolina, Wakefield & Philadelphia [PA] Mary Rotch,(1777-1848) daughter of William Rotch Sr. and niece of Sarah Barney describes a missionary journey and provides family news. B-162 Rotch, Nancy 1[1822] New Bedford [MA] Nancy Rotch announces the death of her husband, Francis Rotch. The second wife of Francis Rotch who died in New Bedford in 1822, Nancy Rotch (1776-1867) was the daughter of Captain Joseph and Jane (Alline) Rotch. The couple had no children. B-163 Rotch Sr.,William 55[1785-1818] Dunkirk[France] & New Bedford [MA] Nantucket [MA] & London [UK] William Rotch (1734-1828), an early international businessman, was a key figure in Nantucket Quakerism and island politics between 1760 and the 1790s. His personal letters to his third son, Thomas discuss business and religious matters, inform on his life

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experiences and offers fatherly advice and gives news of family and friends. B-164 Rotch Jr., William 25[1819-1821] New Bedford [MA] William Rotch, Thomas Rotch’s brother, discusses business, family, Quaker concerns and world events. B-165 Rotch, William R. 2[1814] New Bedford [MA] Nephew (of Thomas Rotch)William R Rotch discusses business and the War of 1812. B-166 Roth, Conrad 1[1818] Lancaster OH Conrad Roth assures Rotch of his safe arrival home and offers to sell a horse to Thomas Rotch. B-167 Routh, Martha 4[1794-1807] England (1743-1817) An itinerant minister who preached at Quaker meetings in the late 1790s, Martha Routh offers spiritual advice and gives news of family and friends. B-168 Russell, Asa 1[1800] New Bedford [MA] Asa Russell informs Rotch that taxes are due on is property in New Bedford. B-169 Russell, Isaac 3[1816-1817] Lexington KY Isaac Russell informs Rotch that he does not like Kentucky and he inquires about the prospects of living in Ohio. B-170 Saxton, John 1[1814] Canton [OH] John Saxton announces his arrival in Canton and his intention to visit Thomas Rotch. B-171 Seymour, Henry 1[1820] Hartford [CT] Seymour informs Rotch that he is sending scions from his apple trees. He also inquires about James Sisson. B-172 Shaw, Jonathan 6[1818-1820] Upper Sandusky OH Jonathan Shaw, who hopes to be appointed Indian agent, describes Native Americans at Upper Sandusky and treaty provisions with Indians. B-173 Shearman Jr., Abraham 1[1819] New Bedford [MA] Abraham Shearman discusses whaling business in France and provides news of New Bedford friends. B-174 Sheldon, Sarah 2[1813] Steubenville, [OH] Sarah Sheldon thanks the Rotches for help and advice and expresses her feelings for Alexander. B-175 Shipley, Ann 1[1821] [St. Clairsville, OH] Ann Shipley describes Quaker meetings she has attended in Ohio, Illinois and Indiana.

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B-176 Simpson, John 1[1801] [unknown] John Simpson encourages Thomas Rotch to continue his missionary work. B-177 Skinner, Alexander 7[1811-1812] Hartford [CT] & Philadelphia [PA] Alexander Skinner describes the difficulties of clearing up Thomas Rotch’s business affairs in Hartford. Skinner eventually relocated to Kendal where he and Rotch had a falling out. He and his wife left Kendal and moved to Loudonville, Ohio. Apparently their property remained unsold in Kendal for several years. B-178 Skinner, Hetty 3[1821] Loudonville, [OH] Hetty Skinner asks Rotch’s advice regarding sale of her house at Kendal. Hetty Skinner, the wife of Alexander Skinner of Hartford, Connecticut who had a falling out with Rotch over business, removed to Loudonville, Ohio in 1817. He built the brick house in Kendal, later rented to James Duncan where the Canal agreement was signed. B-179 Skinner, Nathaniel 1[1821] Bridgeport [CT] Nathaniel Skinner requests that Thomas Rotch carry a package to his parents. B-180 Smith, Isaac S. 2[1822] Sauquoit NY Osaac Smith discusses methods of dyeing cloth. B-181 Smith, Thomas 2[1811] Little Beaver [OH] Thomas Smith describes the area around Little Beaver and urges Thomas Rotch to settle there. B-182 Steer, Joseph 5[1815-1823] Steubenville, Mt. Pleasant [OH] Joseph Steer reports on the financial prospect of building a Yearly Quaker Meeting House at Mt. Pleasant, Ohio. He informs Rotch that Daniel Olliver will not be moving to Kendal after all. B-183 Stephens, Anna 1[1823] Skidaway Island [GA] Anna Stephens describes the plantation on which she lives in Georgia. B-184 Stickney, B.F. 1[1818] Fort Wayne [IN] B.F. Stickney discusses the Treaty of St. Mary’s and methods of dyeing wool. B-185 Stratton, Benjamin 1[1813] New York [NY] Stratton solicits Rotch’s advice about moving to Kendal. B-186 Stroud, Daniel 1[1817] Stroudsburgh PA This letter introduces friends who are moving to Ohio. B-187 Swift, Reuben 1[1818] Scipio [NY] Reuben Swift inquires about moving to Kendal and obtaining work making ploughs. B-188 S[ ] Nathan 1[1809] Hartford [CT]

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In a response to a letter of request from Moses Brown, he lists symptoms and treatment of spotted fever. Moses Brown was the brother of Obadiah Brown, who with his four sons John, Joe, Nick and Moses were New England merchants were invested in the Newport slave trade in the 1730s. Moses, active in the trade for only a short period, became an abolitionist. B-189 Taylor, Jonathan 3[1818-1823] Mt Pleasant [OH] & Washington DC Marlborough [MA] Jonathan Taylor (1763-1831) a Quaker minister and early settler in eastern Ohio in 1800, discusses the Committee on Indian Affairs, assistance to blacks and other Quaker affairs. Jonathan Taylor opened his cabin in Belmont county as a house of worship to a group of Friends from North Carolina in the Northwest territory. Taylor traveled extensively in the ministry in the early years of Quaker settlement in eastern Ohio. He owned land in Belmont and Jefferson Counties. The Ohio Yearly Meeting purchased several lots from him for the consturction of the first Yearly Meeting house of Friends, in the village of Mount Pleasant. Taylor was the Clerk of the Ohio Yearly Meeting of Friends in 1828, serving only for one year. With Thomas and Charity Rotch, Taylor was an observer who attended the signing of the treaty of St. Mary’s (1818) between Native Americans and the United States government. In 1821, he proposed opening a school for Native Americans at Wapakoneta, Ohio (1821). In 1830, he paid a religious visit to Friends in England and Ireland; in Ireland he fell ill and died on November 6, 1831. B-190 Taylor, Rowse 2[1817] St. Clairsville [OH] Rowse Taylor advances his uncertainty about choosing a location for settlement and his final decision not to come to Kendal. B-191 Tenney, Obadiah 1[1817] Scipio NY Obadiah Tenny inquiries about settling in Ohio and about employment for himself. B-192 Thornton, Elisha 2[1798-1799] Smithfield [RI] Elisha Thornton discusses Quakerism and family news. B-193 Tingler, Jacob 1[1817] Oxford Township, Coshocton Co. OH Jacob Tingler announces that he will arrive at Kendal to see Rotch in two weeks. B-194 Todd, Eli 5[1807-1809] Farmington [CT] Dr. Eli Todd, Charity’s long time physician offers medical advice and discusses Quaker issues. After several bouts of debilitating fever (spotted fever appeared in the Hartford area in 1807) Dr. Todd recommended that Charity see Dr. Benjamin Rush while visiting her sister in Philadelphia, probably in the spring of 1808. (Conrad, Ethel. Invaluable Friends, pp31ff and B-304-1) B-195 Todd, Rachel 2[1809-1810] Farmington [CT] Rachel Todds inquires about Charity Rotch’s health. B-196 Townsend, Benjamin 1[1812] Salem [OH]

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Benjamin Townsend acknowledges receipt of a letter from Thomas Rotch in which Rotch wrote optimistically about progress at Kendal. B-197 Townsend, Thomas 4[1818-1820] Wooster [OH] Thomas Townsend informs the Rotches about the death of his son, inquires about the date of monthly meetings of Friends and describes a lawsuit with Dr. McPhail. B-198 Wadsworth, Elijah 1[1811] Canfield [OH] Elijah Wadsworth welcomes Thomas Rotch to Ohio and offers him assistance in locating a good site for settlement. B-199 Walker, Thomas 1[1816] West Farms [CT] Thomas Walker requests Rotch’s assistance and asks that he deliver letters to his wife and a friend. B-200 Wall, William Sawyer 2[1795-1801] Boston & New Bedford [MA] William Wall confirms that he is sending goods to Rotch by way of Captain Delano. He also asks Rotch’s help in finding a suitable teaching position. B-201 Walter, Thomas 2[1817 Philadelphia [PA] Thomas Walter inquiries about the availability of land near Kendal and the possibility of moving there. B-202 Walton, Mary 1[1818] Muddy Creek [ ] Mary Walton thanks Thomas Rotch for his hospitality and describes her onward journey. B-203 Warder & Brothers 2[1818] Philadelphia [PA] Warder & Brothers are sending a draft to the Yearly Meeting in Ohio from Quakers in Dublin, Ireland concerning Rotch’s appeal for support to teach Native Americans the arts of farming. B-204 Warrington, Abraham 6[1812-1818] Salem [OH] Warrington addresses Quaker concerns, including farming and asks for Thomas Rotch’s advice regarding a mill. B-205 Warrington, Joshua 1[1820] [unknown] Joshua Warrington describes his journey home, and the health of his father. B-206 Wells, John 15[1815-1822] Hartford [CT] John Wells discusses Quaker concerns and the settlement of accounts between Thomas Rotch and himself. B-207 Wells, S. 1[no date] [unknown] S. Wells thanks Thomas Rotch and assures him that his illness if not serious. B-208 Whitall, Joseph 4[1799-1818] Woodbury [NY]

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Joseph Whitall asks Rotch’s advice on raising sheep and describes missionary journeys and Quaker meetings. B-209 White, Exum 1[1809] Suffolk, VA Exum White thanks Thomas Rotch for his hospitality and suggests that he might be able to sell some of Rotch’s cloth. B-210 Whiting, Hervey 1[1914] Mamaroneck NY Hervey Whiting inquires about prospects for work as a tanner in Ohio. B-211 Wickham, William F. 1[1817] Richmond VA William Wickham asks Thomas Rotch’s advice and assistance in locating land in Ohio for blacks freed by Samuel Gist of Virginia. B-212 Wigham, John 1[1820] Aberdeen Scotland John Wigham introduces a young acquaintance who is interested in settling in Ohio. B-213 Williams, George 1[1805] Philadelphia [PA] George Williams gives news of mutual friends. B-214 Williams, John 2[1812-1813] Nine Partners [NY];Washington [DC] John Williams inquires about conditions for settlement in Ohio. B-215 Williams, Obadiah 1[1812] Newport [RI] Obadiah Williams requests information about settlement in Ohio. B-216 Winslow, Jeremiah 15[1800-1821] New Bedford [MA] & Havre[France] Jeremiah Winslow discusses his business in the whaling and shipping industry. B-217 Winslow, John 1[1796] Falmouth[MA] John Winslow has no objection to his son working in Thomas Rotch’s store. B-218 Winton, J.H. 1[1813] Philadelphia [PA] J.H. Winton introduces Furman Leaming who is interested in settling in Ohio. B-219 Witchell, John 2[1813-1814] Smithfield & Licking [OH] John Witchell recommends Mary Kimberley as a housekeeper from Charity Rotch; he also inquires about a house for sale in Kendal. B-220 Wood, Jonathan 1[1812] Peru NJ Jonathan Wood inquires about economic conditions in Ohio and the possibility of moving there. B-221 Wood, Walter 1[1805] Albany [NY] The writer describes the countryside around Aurora, New York.

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B-222 Woodgate, Jonathan 1[1805] Albany [NY] Woodgate asks if Thomas Rotch might help him find a school in which to teach. B-223 Yarnall, Peter 2[1793-1794] New York [NY] The writer reconfirms his affection and reconfirms his friendship with Thomas Rotch. Peter Yarnall (possibly 1756-1812) was among Friends who signed and presented an anti-slavery petition to the United States Congress on behalf of Quakers assembled in Philadelphia for the Yearly Meeting of 1783. The address, dated on the 4th day of the tenth month, 1783 calls for the abolition of slavery and an end to the slave trade. B-224 unidentified fragments 11[poor condition] B-225 Rotch, Charity 1[1823] [Kendal, OH] Charity Rotch requesting two barrels of flour B-226 Rotch, Charity 5[1787-1823] [unknown] Outgoing letter by Charity Rotch, providing details of the death of Thomas Rotch and discussing household affairs. Letters to Charity Rotch (1766-1823) from B-227 Hussey, Sarah 1[no date] Nantucket, MA Sarah Hussey sends linens to Charity Rotch, informing her that requested goods will be sent when they become available. Sarah Hussey (1799 - 1858) was an abolitionist who helped organize the Worcester Anti-Slavery Sewing Circle. The daughter of Tristram Hussey and Sarah Folger of Nantucket, MA and cousin of Lucretia Mott, she married John Milton Earle in 1821 before moving to Worcester, MA, she helped coordinate Anti Slavery fairs from 1848 and opened the 1850 National Woman’s Rights Convention. B-228 Kirk, Timothy 1[1822] York, OH Timothy Kirk provides prices for stockings and offers to trade them for yarn. B-229 Lyman, Darius 1[1824] Ravenna, OH Darius Lyman informs Charity that he has collected money from Mr. Bagley. B-230 Wintringham, John 2[1806] Nine Partners, NY This letter concerns Charity’s orders for muslin cloth. B-231 Allen, Candace 2[1804] Mulford, [NY] Candace Allen sends a workbag to Charity as a gift and informs her of her studies. B-232 Arnold. Lydia 1[1812] Hartford, CT Lydia Arnold provides news of friends; Levi Arnold in a post-script hopes that the Rotches are not in danger from Indians.

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B-233 Arnold, Sarah Rotch 14[1804-1824] New Bedford, MA The only child of William and Elizabeth (Rodman) Rotch, born in Nantucket, Sarah Rotch (1786-1860) married James Arnold of Providence, Rhode Island in 1781. James Arnold (1781-1868) joined the New Bedford counting house of William Rotch, Jr. As a leading whaling merchant, he acquired a vast fortune and bequeathed his mansion and grounds to his nephew, William J. Rotch. Sarah Rotch Arnold occupied the mansion until her death at which time the house was sold to the Wamsutta Club of New Bedford. (12 nieces/Writing circle) Among her letters, she describes domestic arrangements and comments on the deaths of several relatives.

B-234 Atkinson, Jacob 1[1816] Wheeling, WV Jacob Atkinson asks why he has lost Charity’s friendship. B- 235 Rotch, Eliza(beth) (Barker) 2[1804-1812] New York, NY Elizabeth Barker born in Nantucket, daughter of Josiah and Elizabeth (Hussey) Barker of Nantucket. Married Benjamin Rotch of Nantucket, (1764-1839), second son of William and Elizabeth (Barney) Rotch. She was the niece of Mary Rotch, and with her aunt Mary, she objected to the schism of 1823 and 1824 among Friends that pitted more liberal elements against conservatives who advocated for the stricter practices of the Society. Eliza, as well as her aunts Mary Rotch and her sister, Elizabeth Rodman were disciplined by their meeting. Letters discuss death of her sister and gives news of other family and friends. (B443) B-236 Brown, Dorcas 8[1809-1812] Providence, RI Dorcas Brown discusses Quaker religion, and provides news of family. Dorcas Hadwen (1765-1826), daughter of John and Elizabeth Hadwen of Newport, RI. and wife of Obadiah M. Brown (1771-1822), a member of the Society of the Abolition of Slavery who was committed to the Quaker doctrine calling for the abolition of slavery. B-237 Buckley, Phineas 2[1798-1801] Bristol, RI & Haerlem Cove, NY Phineas Buckley offers condolences on the death of Mary Rodman (1798) and discusses spiritual concerns and the problems of her daughter, Betsy. B-238 Bull, Ann 7[1812-1824] Hartford, CT Ann Bull provides news of family and friends. B-239 Callender, Marie 1[1776] Newport, RI Mary Callender, one of the few Quakers who remained in Newport during the Revolutionary War, mentions the occupation of the town by British Troops. B-240 Cresson, Jr. Sarah 3[1797-1799] Philadelphia, PA Sarah Cresson discusses family and friends. B-241 Dean, Lydia Rotch 18[1795-1817] New Bedford & Salem, MA (1770-1822) Daughter of William and Elizabeth (Barney) Rotch married William Dean in 1811, a merchant in Salem, Massachusetts. She died in her early fifties, without

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children. Lydia Rotch Dean discusses Quaker concerns, the German Separatist movement at Zoar, Ohio and Morris Birkbeck. B-242 Dickenson, William R. 4[1811-1813] Steubenville, OH Dickenson describes Thomas Rotch’s temporary shelter at Kendal(1811), the establishment of a school at Steubenville, and asks Rotch if he might purchase a ewe. B-243 Dockray, Mary 1[no date] South Kingston, RI Mary Dockray expresses affection and mentions reading works of Josephus. B-244 Downing, Phebe 1[1806] Cedarswamp, NY Phebe Downing gives news of her husband, family and friends. B-245 Rotch, Eliza (Farrar) 1[1821] Philadelphia, PA (1791-1879) Daughter of Benjamin Rotch married John Farrar of Harvard University. She wrote several books and one of the first books on etiquette, “A Young Lady’s Friend.” The granddaughter of William Rotch, Sr, she also assisted in his end of life care. In this letter, she thanks Charity Rotch for a shawl, describes a journey from New Bedford and provides news of family. B-246 Fisher, H.L. 1[1797] Philadelphia, PA H.L. Fisher provides news of family and friends. B-247 Fisher, Hannah Rodman 44[1791-1819] Philadelphia, PA Hannah Rodman Fisher, sister of Charity Rotch discusses Quaker concerns and several letters have appended notes by her husband and daughter. B-248 Fisher, Hannah Jr. 1[1818] Philadelphia, PA Hannah Fisher, probably the daughter of Hannah Rodman, discusses the return of several members of the Zoar community; she also discusses family news.

B-249 Fisher, Samuel R. 3[1819-1824] Philadelphia, PA Charity’s brother-in-law discusses the death of his wife and Charity’s sister, Hannah, (d. 1819) and also consoles Charity after the loss of Thomas Rotch in 1823. B-250 Fisher, Sarah (Logan) 13[1814-1824] Philadelphia, PA (1806-1891) The letters of niece, Sarah Fisher describe Yearly Meetings of Friends, news of family, and terms of Sarah Zane’s will. B-251 Fisher, William Logan 1[1823] Germantown, PA William Logan Fisher here extends condolences to Charity Rotch on the death of her husband, Thomas.(d.1823) B-252 Flanner, William 1[1813] Short Creek, OH The writer provides news of Thomas Rotch’s sheep and requests that Rotch serve on the committee to build a Yearly Meeting house at Mount Pleasant, Ohio.

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B-253 Foulke, Elizabeth 1[1798] Philadelphia, PA Elizabeth Foulke encourages Rotch in his religious endeavors. B-254 Francis, George 1[1814] Hartford, CT George Francis expresses respect and affection, but remains firm on the subject previously discussed with Thomas Rotch. B-255 Franklin, Matthew 13[1802-1806] New York, NY Franklin discusses Quakerism and provides news of Quaker affairs. B-256 French, Esther 1[1818] [unknown] Esther French describes her husband’s religious journeys to monthly meetings. B- 257 Gilpin, J. 2[1793-1798] Philadelphia, PA & Burlington Esther French expresses condolences on the death of Sarah Rodman. B-258 Gilston, Anna 1[1802] Hudson, [NY] Gilston hopes for the strength to bear her trials, but provides little contextual detail. B-259 Graham, Patience 5[1811-1823] Short Creek, Mount Pleasant, OH & Wheeling, WV Patience Graham discusses Quaker concerns and activities of Yearly Meetings. B-260 Hazard, Anna Rodman 21[1804-1824]New Bedford, MA & New York, NY Anna Rodman Hazard (1761-1845) sister of Charity Rotch gives news of family, and discusses Quaker concerns. One letter has an enclosure from Thomas Hazard. B-261 Hazard, Thomas, Jr. 6[1823-1824] New York, NY The son of Anna and Thomas Hazard extends condolences on the death of Thomas Rotch and offers advice on how to settle his estate. Several letters contain postscripts from Anna Hazard. B-262 Hicks, Willet 1[1806] New York, NY Willet Hicks offers friendly advice on an unclear problem. B-263 Hills, Bula 1[1812] Worthington, OH Bula Hills in Worthington is pleased to learn that the Rotches are returning to Ohio to settle permanently. B-264 Hone, Anna 1[1816] New York, NY Anna Hone expresses affection and provides news of family and Friends. B-265 Howland, Mary 1[1805] New Bedford, CT Mary Howland gives religious encouragement and provides family news.

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B-266 Imlay, Maria Milnor 6[1808-1813] Trenton, NJ Maria Imlay discusses the transfer of her business affairs from Thomas Rotch to Joseph Laurie. B-267 Imlay, Richard 3[1811-1824] Trenton, NJ Richard Imlay extends condolences on the death of Thomas Rotch, he inquires about business matters and complains about his brother. B-268 Kimberly, Mary 1[1821] Kendal, OH Mary Kimberley who worked in Charity Rotch’s household for several years, gives news of Spring Hill during the Rotch absence and trip to New England in 1821. B-269 King, Ann 1[1797] New York Ann King discusses her sister’s death and thanks Charity Rotch for her support. B-270 Mifflin, Ann 1[1808] Philadelphia, PA Ann Mifflin describes attendance at various Quaker meetings and attachs a testimonial on her brother’s death. B-271 Moore, John 5[1806-1808] Jenkintown, PA John Moore discusses Quaker concerns, news of family and friends, and one letter has a postscript from C. Moore. B-272 Morgan, Sarah Rodman 1[1821] New Bedford, MA Daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Rotch) Rodman born in Nantucket, in 1819, Sarah Rodman (1793-1888) married Charles Waln Morgan (1796-1861), son the Thomas and Anne (Waln) Morgan of Philadelphia. Morgan came to New Bedford as a young man, joined the Rotch firm of whaling merchants and the endowed the City of New Bedford with a Free Public Library. He and his wife were birthright Quakers who became Unitarians at the time of the 1820s schism in the Society of Friends. (B414-415) 12 nieces/writing circle Her letter expresses concern for Charity Rotch’s health and provides news of family and friends. B-273 Morton, Mary Robinson 5[1797-1820] Philadelphia, PA Mary Morton informs the Rotches of the death of relatives and provides news of family and friends. B-274 Mott, Clarrissa 1[no date] Norwalk, CT Clarrissa Mott describes the scandalous behaviour of James Jackson. B-275 Mott, Elizabeth 1[1807] Dartmouth, MA Elizabeth Mott informs Charity of her health problems. B-276 Mott, Lydia 1[1808] Nine Partners, NY Lydia Mott discusses Quaker affairs and gives new of family and Friends.

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B-277 Mott, Richard 1[1801] Mamaroneck, NY Richard Mott writes of his plans for a missionary journey and asks if Thomas Rotch could accompany him. B-278 Ormsby, Ebenezer 1[1819] Franklin Township, OH Ebenezer Ormsby informs Charity Rotch of his family’s illness and requests financial assistance. B-279 Otis, Amy 3[1800-1806] Scituate, MA Amy Otis provides news of Quaker affairs. B-280 Otis, Sarah 1[1801] Scituate, MA Sarah Otis thanks Charity Rotch for her kindness to her daughter, Amy. B-281 Parker, Lydia 3[1800-1804] Nantucket & New Bedford, M Parker expresses affection and gratitude for Charity’s spiritual counsel. B-282 Penrose, H. 4[1807] Philadelphia, PA H. Penrose describes her journey home from Hartford and discusses religion. B-283 Perkins, B. 1[1805] New York [NY] B Perkins thanks Charity Rotch for her kindness and informs her of prospects for employment by a publisher. B-284 Perry, Sarah 1[1811] Newport, RI Sarah Perry gives details of the illness and death of her brother. B-285 Pike, Mary 1[1822] Frankford, PA This letter contains news of a new baby and family. B-286 Randall, Bethiah E. 1[1804] Pawtuxet, RI Bethiah Randall expresses gratitude for Charity Rotch’s friendship. B-287 Richards, Lydia 1[1808] Philadelphia, PA Lydia Richards thanks Charity Rotch for her sympathy on her father’s death. B-288 Richards Jr., R 1[1808] Philadelphia, PA R. Richards sends a recipe for wine and describes an operation undergone by a friends. B-289 Rivera, Hannah 1[1823] New York [NY] Hannah Rivera inquires about Charity Rotch’s health and informs on deaths in her family and losses by fire. B-290 Robinson, A. 1[1806] Newport, RI

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(Anna Rodman Robeson? 1787-1848?)daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Rotch) Rodman which made her a niece. The writer hopes the Rotches will attend Yearly meeting; she also gives news of family. B-291 Rodman, Eliza 8[1809-1824] New Bedford, MA (1782-1864) Born in Nantucket, the daughter of Elizabeth Rotch (1757-1856) and Samuel Rodman (1753-1835) son of Mary Borden and Captain Thomas Rodman of Newport, she remained unmarried. Her father, Samuel Rodman established the Pocasset Cotton Manufacturing Company in 1822; a birthright Quaker, he served as Clerk of the Yearly Meeting of Friends and established an endowment for Friends Academy, New Bedford. A final letter expresses her condolences on the death of Thomas Rotch.(B451-452) 12 nieces/writing circle B-292 Rodman, Elizabeth (Rotch) 10[1802-1810] New Bedford, MA She provides news of family and friends and discusses Quaker concerns. Elizabeth Rotch (1757-1856) of Nantucket married Samuel Rodman in 1780 at the age of 23. [see H-14-5 page 16] B-293 Rodman, Hannah Prior 1[1822] New Bedford, MA Hannah Rodman (1794-1876) describes the death of her child. B-294 Rodman, Samuel 7[1793-1823] Nantucket & New Bedford, MA In addition to sending condolences on the death of Thomas Rotch, his letters are concerned with goods sent to Charity Rotch from New Bedford. Samuel Rodman (1753-1876), Charity Rodman Rotch’s brother joined the Rotch family firm of William and Benjamin Rotch in the late 1790s. He married Elizabeth Rotch(1757-1856) in 1780 Rodman, with other members of the Nantucket Quaker elite, left island in 1798 for rapidly growing New Bedford. With Moses Brown who founded an Abolitionist Society in Rhode Island in 1789, Rodman presented a petition against the slave trade to President George Washington in 1794. B-295 Rotch, Elizabeth Rodman 6[1800-1824] New Bedford, MA (1759-1828). In addition to discussing Quaker matters, one of her letters informs Charity of the death of Mrs. William Roth, Sr. B-296 Rotch, Francis 1[1820] New Bedford, MA Francis Rotch discusses Micah Ruggles and other Quakers. Francis Rotch (1750-1822), son of Joseph and Love (Macy) Rotch left New England for London where in due course he became a courtier in the circle of George III and was disowned by the Society of Friends for reasons unclear. B-297 Rotch, Mary 12[1808-1821] New Bedford, MA (1777-1848)The youngest of William, Rotch,Sr’s three daughters, she remained single and came from Dunkirk with her father, lived with him until he died and inherited his large fortune and real estate. Mary Rotch was one of the elders of the New Bedford Meeting of the Society of Friends. She and her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Rodman and niece,

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Eliza Barker were disciplined by their meeting for endorsing stricter practices of the Society. Eliza withdrew from the Society of Friends to join the Congregational, then the Unitarian Church. In 1838, Mary Rotch built a house for herself, that became the Unitarian Parsonage where she lived until her death in 1848. Her letters request news from Kendal, and discuss Quaker affairs and social activities. B-298 Rotch, Mary R. 1[no date] New Bedford, MA Lists the names of 12 nieces/ Writing circle. A letter containing news of family and friends. B-299 Rotch, Susan Ridgeway 1[1821] New Bedford, MA A letter with news of a new house in New Bedford, and family and friends. Originally from Philadelphia, Susan Ridgeway,(1797-1885) married Thomas Rotch (1792-1840), and later, Dr. John Rhea of Philadelphia. Susan Ridgeway Rotch’s husband built an imposing home on the southeast corner of William and County Street in New Bedford, opposite the residence of his brother, Joseph Rotch. Thomas and Charity Rotch saw these family mansions during their visit to New Bedford in 1821 to celebrate the 86th birthday of William Rotch, Sr. B-300 Rotch Sr., William 5[1793-1823] London, England & New Bedford, MA (1734-1828) William Rotch, Jr. expresses sympathy for the death of his son, Thomas Rotch. B-301 Rotch Jr., William 4[1823-1824] New Bedford, MA (1759-1850) William Rotch, Thomas’s brother, gives legal advise to Charity Rotch regarding settlement of Thomas’s estate. [see H-11-22 for a chronology of the estate] B-302 Routh, Martha 2[1802-1805] New Bedford, MA A prominent English itinerant minister, Martha Routh discusses news of family and friends. B-303 Ruggles, Lydia Rodman 3[1806-1807] New Bedford, MA (1790-1869)The daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Rotch) Rodman married Micah Haskell Ruggles (1791-1857) in 1823. Samuel Rodman, (Charity Rodman’s brother) president of the Pocasset Manufacturing Company and Micah Ruggles’s father-in-law, sent him to Fall River, Massachusetts in 1826 to erect a mill in the town. From 1833-1838, Ruggles served as a member of the Massachusetts Legislature. Letters discuss family news and two letters have appended notes from sisters. B-304 Rush, Benjamin 1[no date] [unknown] Dr Rush provides instructions to Charity Rotch after her visit to his office in Philadelphia, probably while visiting her sister in that city in 1808. The doctor prescribed bloodletting and small does of nitre and laudanum to relieve discomfort, as well as gentle exercise, careful diet and avoidance of fatigue. (see Conrad, Ethel. Invaluable Friends, 1991: p-31-32.

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B-305 Seymour, Thomas 1[1810] [unknown] Thomas Seymour thanks Charity Rotch for the loan of three books. B-306 Shearman, Jr. Abraham 4[1801-1807] New Bedford, MA Abraham Shearman discusses various books he has read. B-307 Shoemaker, Jane 1[1808] Cheltenham [ ] Jane Shoemaker provides details of her husband’s missionary journey. B-308 Simpson, John 1[1796] [unknown] The writer requests that Charity Rotch visit his daughter and advise her in religious matters. B-309 Skinner, Alexander 1[1811] Hartford, CT Alexander Skinner informs Charity of his progress in selling Thomas Rotch’s Hartford equipment. B-310 Tisdale, Nancy Cole 1[no date] [unknown] Nancy Tisdale discusses her frail health and provides a remedy for kidney stones. B-311 Todd, Rachel 27[1807-1823] Farmington, CT Rachel Todd discusses numerous subjects, mostly concerned with Her husband’swork as a physician, Quaker friends and family and Charity Rotch’s frail health. B-312 Underhill, E.W. 1[no date] Bristol, RI E.W. Underhill expresses gratitude for Charity Rotch’s letter. B-313 Wells, Eunice 1[1808] Hartford, CT Eunice Wells is happy to learn of Charity Rotch’s improved health. B-314 Wells, John 2[1823-1824] Hartford, CT John Wells extends condolences on Thomas Rotch’s death and discusses his debt owed to Rotch’s estate. B-315 Fisher, Deborah Wharton 4[1815-1824] Philadelphia, PA Deborah Wharton Fisher offers condolences to Charity Rotch on Thomas Rotch’s death; 2 letters contain postscrist by Samuel Fisher and William Wharton. B-316 Wharton, William 18[1809-1822] Philadelphia, PA Many of Wharton’s letters deal with his courtship of Deborah Fisher; 2 letters have postscripts from Deborah F. Wharton and one letter has clipping enclosed. William Wharton married Deborah Fisher, daughter of William Logan Fisher and Hannah Rodman Fisher(Charity Rotch’s sister). Their son, Joseph Wharton endowed a school at the University of Pennsylvania, the Wharton School of Finance and Economics. He also aided in establishing Swarthmore College, serving as President of its board of managers between 1883 and 1907.

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B-317 Whitall, H. 1[1796] Woodbury [ ] H. Whitall hopes to see Charity Rotch soon and provides news of friends. B-318 Wigham, Jonathan 4[1796-1797] New York & Philadelphia, PA Jonathan Wigham provides news of Quaker activities. B-319 Williams, Mary 3[1793-1803] Newport, RI Williams offers condolences on Sarah Rodman’s death. B-320 Winslow, Jeremiah 1[1823] Havre, [France] Jeremiah Winslow offers condolences on the death of Thomas Rotch. B-321 Yarnall, Ann 1[1812] Philadelphia, PA Yarnall provides news of family and friends. B-322 Young, Rebecca 1[1795] [unknown] An English itinerant minister, Rebecca Young offers religious counsel to Charity Rotch. One letter contains a postscript from minister Deborah Darby and a notation on the back of the letter in Thomas Rotch’s hand quotes an extract of a letter from Deborah Darby to William Rotch, Sr. Deborah Darby (1752-1810) was the wife of Samuel Darby, the brother of Abraham Darby III. Like her Mother-in-law Abiah, Deborah became a Quaker Minister, and devoted much of her energies to promoting the Quaker faith. This included a visit to America between 1793 and 1796. After her husband's death, Deborah, along with Sarah (Sister of Abraham Darby III) and Rebecca Darby (Widow of Abraham Darby )took an active roll in overseeing the running of the works. C-1 Fox, J[ehial] 1[1834] Marlborough [OH] Henry Slayer states the terms under which he will come to work for Fox. C-2 Macy, Matthew 2[1824-1827] Hartford CT Michael Bull writes to Macy concerning the settlement of Thomas Rotch’s estate. C-3 Macy, Matthew 1[1824] Philadelphia [PA] I & D Elliot enquire about a bill belonging to Thomas Rotch’s estate C-4 Macy, Matthew 3[1824] Philadelphia [PA] Samuel R. Fisher discusses settlement of accounts against Thomas Rotch’s estate, also expressing thanks for news of Charity Rotch’s health. C-5 Macy, Matthew 1[no date] Canton[OH] Luther L. Foote quotes from letters by Pliny Foote about a legal case and asks him to pass information on to Arvine Wales. He requests that a book and shawl be sent to him. C-6 Macy, Matthew 3[1825-1827] New York [NY] Thomas Hazard, Jr. advises Matthew Macy about investments of money in Charity

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Rotch’s estate; he inquires about land bought by Thomas Rotch for Maria Imlay. C-7 Macy, Matthew 1[1823] Canton [OH] J.W. Lathrop advises the legal procedures for probation of Thomas Rotch’s will. C-8 Macy, Matthew 1[1827] Canton [OH] O. Metcalf asks to borrow money. [certificate of a bond issued by J.W. Lathrop at bottom of page.] C-9 Macy, Matthew 1[1824] New Bedford[MA] William Rotch, Jr. writes concerning settlement of Thomas Rotch’s estate. C-10 Skinner, Alexander 1[1811] Humphreysville [ ] William Allen describes a method of stringing loom for a cloth pattern[Diagram attached] C-11 Skinner, Alexander 1[no date] [unknown] Hezekiah Bull writes concerning payment of a debt. C-12 Skinner, Alexander 1[1811] Baltimore MD Andrew Ellicott encloses a check settling the balance of his account. C-13 Skinner, Alexander 1[1812] Steubenville [OH] John England sends goods by wagon, and needs particulars on the kind of rope Alexander Skinner requires. C-14 Rotch, Francis 1[1825] Copy of a letter from Francis Rotch to James Duncan concerning the Ohio Canal and the advantages of joining forces. C-15 Wales, Arvine 23[1824-1843] Outgoing letters from Arvine Wales to Abraham Bradley, William Rotch, Jr., Thomas Hazard Jr. Jonathan Taylor, Henry Wadsworth, Thomas T. Scott, Luther Hanchett concerning settlement of the estate of Thomas and Charity Rotch, sale of property, dealings with Kendal Community and administration of Charity School. Two enclosures with one letter. C-16 Wales, Arvine 2[1824-1844] Kendal [OH] Outgoing letters to William Rotch, Jr. informing him of Charity Rotch’s death, terms of her will and arrangements of probate. C-17 Wales, Arvine 1[1834] [unknown] Joseph Adams asks Arvine Wales to get security for a debt. C-18 Wales, Arvine 5[1853] Canton [OH] Letters from Ira M. Allen concern his appointment to Charity School of Kendal. He also makes recommendations for several perspective students.

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C-19 Wales, Arvine 2[1853] Cincinnati [OH] David Anderson inquires about an address and offers to sell property. C-20 Wales, Arvine 1[1853] Marlborough[OH] Martin Anderson informs Arvine Wales that his money has been collected, and he request that he send for it. C-21 Wales, Arvine 2[1853] Columbus & Lebanon [OH] Lorin Andrews promises to look for a principal for Charity School; he recommends William McClain. C-22 Wales, Arvine 1[1852] Columbus [OH] Elizabeth Auborn inquires about enrolling her children into Charity School. C-23 Wales, Arvine 1[1829] Canton[OH] John Augustine pays interest on a note owed to Charity Rotch’s estate. C-24 Wales, Arvine 2[1850-1853] Akron [OH] L. Austin Jr. recommends perspective students for admission to Charity School. C-25 Wales, Arvine 1[1827] Litchfield CT Asa Bacon provides the price for which he will undertake Arvine Wale’s claim. C-26 Wales, Arvine 1[1830] [unknown] Abraham Baer Jr. wants to borrow money to buy some land. C-27 Wales, Arvine 3[1830] Kendal [OH] Amasa Bailey proposes options for paying off money due on land bought from Thomas Rotch’s estate by Kendal Community; he asks to borrow money. C-28 Wales, Arvine 1[1853] Cuyahoga Falls [OH] Samuel Barker wishes to admit his son to Charity School. C-29 Wales, Arvine 1[1829] Mount Pleasant [OH] Elisha Bates sends money to pay off a note. C-30 Wales, Arvine 2[1824] Hanover Township, Columbiana Co. [OH] John Battin inquires about borrowing money from Charity Rotch’s estate. C-31 Wales, Arvine 1[1851] New Bedford [MA] Jas Arthur Beauvais writes on behalf of Charles Wood concerning mortgage documents. C-32 Wales, Arvine 1[1850] Sandyville [OH] I. Beebant inquires whether a debt has been paid by the administrator of an estate.

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C-33 Wales, Arvine 1[1851] Salem [OH] James Bell, Jr. writes in behalf of Mrs. Price, who wants her son reinstated in School, Kendal. C-34 Wales, Arvine 1[1831] Massillon [OH] William Blackiston writes concerning a disposition of property in Kendal. C-35 Wales, Arvine 1[1850] Kinderhook [NY] H. Blanchard & Company report on the sale of Arvine Wale’s wool. C-36 Wales, Arvine 2[1850-1851] Kingsville[OH] I. Bloomer applies for her son to attend Charity School, Kendal. C-37 Wales, Arvine 1[1825] New Garden [OH] George Brantingham asks for a loan of money. C-38 Wales, Arvine 1[1853] Dresden OH W.S. Brooks & Rachel Brooks complain of alleged mistreatment of brothers at Charity School.[letter attached from R. Brooks to his brother urging him to come home, with notation of reply by Arvine Wales] C-39 Wales, Arvine 1[1853] Wooster [OH] C.T. Brown recommends I.W. Spencer as a student at Charity School, Kendal. C-40 Wales, Arvine 1[1851] Mt. Vernon, [OH] G. Browning replies to a proposition Arvine Wales had made concerning routing the Pennsylvania Railroad through Loudonville. C-41 Wales, Arvine 1[1831] Paris [OH] Daniel Bryant asks for a loan of money. C-42 Wales, Arvine 1[1828] Hartford CT John W. Bull outlines steps required to settle the business affairs of Thomas Rotch’s will. C-43 Wales, Arvine 2[1824-1826] Hartford CT Michael Bull writes concerning money to be remitted to Thomas Rotch’s estate. C-44 Wales, Arvine 2[1832-1853] Loudonville [OH] Thomas I. Bull asks the price of real estate in Loudonville and requests transfer of property. C-45 Wales, Arvine 1[1836] Northampton [OH] William H. Burroughs writes concerning settlement of Kendal Community property. C-46 Wales, Arvine 1[1830] Springhill,[Massillon,OH] Hezekiah Camp reports that one of the boys has left Charity School without permission.

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C-47 Wales, Arvine 1[1824] Philadelphia [PA] George W. Canfield requests an extension of a mortgage held by Thomas Rotch’s estate against Frederick Espich. C-48 Wales, Arvine 1[1829] Canton[OH] M. Christmas offers to buy an iron chest belonging to Thomas Rotch’s estate. C-49 Wales, Arvine 3[1846-1851] Nashville [OH] J. Clements sends money to settle up business matters and informs Wales that he has obtained the sheep he requested. C-50 Wales, Arvine 1[1851] Richmond [ ] Albert M. Coffin cannot presently repay the money he owes to Arvine Wales. C-51 Wales, Arvine 1[1837] Richmond [ ] Charles Coffin asks Arvine Wales’s advice about selling some property to H. Wellman. C-52 Wales, Arvine 1[1853] Newark [OH] Lucy Jane Connal asks that her niece be admitted to Charity School, Kendal. C-53 Wales, Arvine 3[1851-1853] Philadelphia [PA] S. Fisher Corlies writes concerning property he owns in Kendal.[one letter has power of attorney attached]. C-54 Wales, Arvine 2[1850-1852] Akron [OH] James F. Covell asks to place his son and another child in Charity School Kendal. C-55 Wales, Arvine 2[1834-1836] Brookfield Steam Mills [ ] T. & C. B. Cummins write to Arvine Walls regarding orders for lumber. C-56 Wales, Arvine 2[1851] Middlebury [OH] D. E. Curtiss inquires about admission of a boy to Charity School Kendal. C-57 Wales, Arvine 1[1832] Fairhaven [MA] Humphrey Davis Jr. asks Arvine Wales’s help in clearing title to land bought in Ohio. He extends sympathy on the death of Thomas Rotch and Arvine Wales’s wife. C-58 Wales, Arvine 1[1827] [Steubenville, OH] William R. Dickinson has sent wool to Boston and will settle with Abner Lawton as soon as it is sold. C-59 Wales, Arvine 1[1839] Steubenville [OH] Letter from [ ] Dike announcing a meeting.[part of letter is torn away] C-60 Wales, Arvine 3[1836] Philadelphia[PA]

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James C. Donnell writes concerning a draft of money sent to Mrs. Leaming. C-61 Wales, Arvine 1[1853] Chillicothe [OH] John B. Doyle thanks Arvine Wales for considering his brother for admission to Charity School Kendal. C-62 Wales, Arvine 1[no date] [unknown] James Duncan writes to Arvine Wales concerning the transfer of a strip of land. C-63 Wales, Arvine 1[1853] [unknown] Nathan England makes arrangements to send his niece to Charity School Kendal. C-64 Wales, Arvine 1[1831] [unknown] James W. English has not been able to sell land to satisfy a claim on the Russell estate. C-65 Wales, Arvine 2[1836-1853] Massillon & Columbus OH John Everhard gives his opinion on the building to be erected for Charity School at Kendal. He also recommends an applicant for school admission. C-66 Wales, Arvine 1[1842] Dennis Creek NJ Joseph Fal[ ]ber, executor for Jeremiah Leaming, inquires about his land in Ohio. C-67 Wales, Arvine 1[1824] Philadelphia [PA] Samuel R. Fisher lists accounts against Thomas Rotch’s estate and extends condolences on the occasion of Charity Rotch’s death.(1824) C-68 Wales, Arvine 1[1833] Parkman [OH] Harvey Fitts inquires about purchasing land on which Arvine Wales holds a mortgage. C-69 Wales, Arvine 2[1832] Shalersville[OH] Abigail Foote describes her destitute circumstances and asks about rent owed to her on a building in Canton. C-70 Wales, Arvine 6[1828-1831] Canton [OH]& Pittsburgh [PA] Luther L. Foote discusses financial matters, and the guardianship of Pomeroy Baldwin. He introduces a man seeking a teaching position at Charity School, Kendal. C-71 Wales, Arvine 1[1828] [unknown] George P. Fouts Jr. requests his loan be increased and offers any security desired. C-72 Wales, Arvine 1[1852] Mansfield OH George W. Geddis inquires what is to be done with chairs Arvine Wales bought from George W. Stokes. C-73 Wales, Arvine 1[no date] Salem OH Amos Gilbert inquires whether a school has been established with Charity Rotch’s

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bequest. He expresses an interest in a teaching position at the school. C-74 Wales, Arvine 1[1853] Cleveland OH R.E. Gillett request that his son who is attending Charity School come home for a visit. C-75 Wales, Arvine 1[1853] Bainbridge [OH] Augustus C. Goldwood asks for a refund of a payment on contracted land. C-76 Wales, Arvine 1[1827] Hartford [CT] P.B. Goodsell requests payment for issues of the Connecticut Mirror. C-77 Wales, Arvine 2[1851] Conneaut OH Loren Gould writes concerning the application of Romine Ostrander as a student in the Charity School Kendal. C-78 Wales, Arvine 1[1841] Canton [OH] E.P. Grant refuses drafts on two banks. C-79 Wales, Arvine 1[1846] [unknown] Wyllys Griswold asks to buy hay and offers a watch as security. C-80 Wales, Arvine 1[1850] Parkman [OH] John Groves asks to rent part of Hanchet farm for pasture. C-81 Wales, Arvine 1[1829] Mantua [OH] John Harmon inquires about his land which is for sale at Kendal. C-82 Wales, Arvine 1[1842] Zoar OH Jacob Harr asks Arvine Wales to get his lemon tree now in the Zoar Greenhouse. C-83 Wales, Arvine 1[1829] Canton [OH] John Harris introduces a man wishing to borrow money and gives information about security. C-84 Wales, Arvine 1[1853] [Massillon, OH] George Harsh notified Arvine Wales of a meeting of Union School board to discuss heating the school. C-85 Wales, Arvine 1[1843] Massillon [OH] O. Harter requests return of a contract. C-86 Wales, Arvine 1[1834] Pittsburgh [PA] Thomas Hartford writes concerning rental of some property. C-87 Wales, Arvine 1[1853] Loudonville [OH] N. Haskill cannot pay the amount owed to Arvine Wales.

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C-88 Wales, Arvine 2[1831-1832] Brookfield [OH] William Henry gives information on Hugh Forbes; he also offers to sell land along the river. C-89 Wales, Arvine 1[1851] Cincinnati OH John W. Herron writes concerning certificates issued to Thomas Rotch for purchases of land, and encloses a letter from the Chillicothe Land Office. C-90 Wales, Arvine 2[1826] Ravenna [OH] Edward Hooker gives details of records of ownership of certain parcels of land and requests payment of debt. C-91 Wales, Arvine 1[1829] Peterburgh [ ] Jacob Hoover inquires whether he can still submit a bill to Thomas Rotch’s estate for work done for Thomas Rotch. C-92 Wales, Arvine 1[1835] Massillon [OH] B.F. Hopkins is anxious to get his account settled. C-93 Wales, Arvine 1[1851] Zanesville [OH] Rebecca Howard recommends a boy as a student in Charity School Kendal. C-94 Wales, Arvine 8[1824-1830] Fair Haven [MA] Cornelius Howland asks Arvine Wales to pay taxes and sell a parcel of his land; he gives advice on collecting payments from the purchaser. Power of attorney is attached to one letter. C-95 Wales, Arvine 1[1851] Massillon [OH] L. Hurxthal asks Arvine Wales to redeem a note. C-96 Wales, Arvine 3[1833-1834] Millersburg & Cleveland [OH] Robert Johnston writes regarding a loan made to him by Arvine Wales. C-97 Wales, Arvine 3[1833-1834] New Bedford [MA] Ephraim Kempton asks Arvine Wales to collect a claim on George W. Marble. C-98 Wales, Arvine 7[1842-1843] Wooster [OH] O. Klemm acknowledges receipt of money from Arvine Wales and refuses the extension of a loan. C-99 Wales, Arvine 1[1829] Shalersville [ ] Russel S. Kneeland cannot accept a teaching post at Charity School as he has already accepted a position elsewhere. C-100 Wales, Arvine 1[1830] Prospect Hill [ ]

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Benjamin W. Ladd asks Arvine Wales to check on the condition of his house at Kendal and attempt to rent or sell it. C-101 Wales, Arvine 3[1835-1851] Wooster [OH] Joseph S. Constant Lake asks Arvine Wales to sign a stock certificate as Thomas Rotch’s executor and urges acceptance of a student into the Charity School, Kendal. C-102 Wales, Arvine 7[1828-1831] Kishiquoquillas Valley, Mifflin County, PA John Lapp writes concerning settlement of a debt. C-103 Wales, Arvine 6[1823-1827] Canton & Columbus [OH] James W. Lathrop writes concerning probate of Thomas Rotch’s will, incorporation of Charity School and legal arbitration in the Baldwin estate. C-104 Wales, Arvine 2[1850] Burlington NJ George Lawrie writes regarding a claim on some property deeded by Thomas Rotch to Maria Imlay. C-105 Wales, Arvine 2[1851-1852] Dennis Creek NJ & Philadelphia PA C.F. Leaming encloses payment for real estate tax, enquiring what effect the railroad will have on property values. C-106 Wales, Arvine 3[1831] Philadelphia [PA] F. Leaming asks Arvine Wales to look after some property he owns in Ohio. C-107 Wales, Arvine 3[1834] Philadelphia [PA] Hannah Leaming writes concerning a deed for some land sold for her by Arvine Wales [letter partially destroyed.] C-108 Wales, Arvine 2[1834-1838] Dennis’s Creek NJ Jeremiah Leaming sends a deed for land and asks Arvine Wales to see to paying taxes. C-109 Wales, Arvine 1[1836] Mansfield [OH] Matthew Lind notifies Arvine Wales that he has put a mortgage on record and will attend to power of attorney. C-110 Wales, Arvine 1[1852] West Alexander OH W. Lindsay asks that his son be enrolled as a student in Charity School, Kendal. C-111 Wales, Arvine 1[1842] Massillon [OH] Charles London submits a proposal for a Charity School building at Kendal. C-112 Wales, Arvine 1[1832] Mt Westin [OH] Isaac Loyd offers to sell some land willed to him by his brother. C-113 Wales, Arvine 1[1831] Chalton [ ]

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J. McCarty has an interest payment and will come to Kendal with it within a week. C-114 Wales, Arvine 3[1853] Salem OH William McClain writes concerning the opening for the post of principal at Charity School Kendal. C-115 Wales, Arvine I 1[no date] Akron [OH] Mrs. McConnaughy requests admission to Charity School for her daughter. C-116 Wales, Arvine 1[1850] Washville OH Thomas McConnell recommends a student for Charity School, Kendal. A-117 Wales, Arvine 4[1851-1853] Loudonville OH John McCormick objects to the proposed location of the railroad depot and urges Arvine Wales to fight it; he proposes to sell some land and reports on financial transactions. C-118 Wales, Arvine 1[1824] Steubenville [OH] A. McDowell writes concerning a sum due Thomas Rotch’s estate from the Bank of Steubenville. C-119 Wales, Arvine 1[1838] Mansfield [OH] Hugh McFall discusses tax on a piece of land. C-120 Wales, Arvine 1[1843] Wooster [OH] William McMahon lists an amount Arvine Wales owes to the Bank of Wooster and requests payment. C-121 Wales, Arvine 1[no date] [unknown] Samuel Marks asks if he can buy a dyeing vat from the Kendal woolen factory. C-122 Wales, Arvine 3[1832] Steubenville [OH] Roswell Marsh asks Arvine Wales to oversee transshipment of some merchandise, and inquires about its arrival. C-123 Wales, Arvine 1[1846] Glen Cove, NY Joseph E. Milnor writes concerning real estate belonging to Maria Imlay. C-124 Wales, Arvine 3[1851-1853] Washington County, OH Sarah Monett asks why her son has been refused admission to Charity School. C-125 Wales, Arvine 1[1851] Steubenville [OH] David Moody submits payment of a stock dividend to Arvine Wales. C-126 Wales, Arvine 1[1851] Buffalo [NY] I.W. Morehead discusses land land he is considering buying.

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C-127 Wales, Arvine 1[1829] Wooster [OH] John Patton asks for time to pay the judgement against him in favor of Thomas Rotch’s estate. C-128 Wales, Arvine 1[1826] Philadelphia [PA] W. Patton Jr will take care that the draft is not improperly paid. C-129 Wales, Arvine 1[1840] Lowell [ ] William Pearce asks to know how long his two boys will be at Charity School and asks if a third boy can be admitted. C-130 Wales, Arvine 14[1830-1853] Hartford [CT] T.C. Perkins writes concerning sale of property in Connecticut and other financial affairs connected with Thomas Rotch’s estate. C-131 Wales, Arvine 1[1831] Zoar OH Frederick C. Pfersich asks to buy barley. C-132 Wales, Arvine 9[1828-1836] Middlebury OH Gregory Powers advices Arvine Wales on a legal suit concerning the Baldwin heirs, and on ownership of lands in Massillon and legal matters concerned with the property. C-33 Wales, Arvine 1[1851] Salem [OH] M.A. Price apologizes because his son ran away from Charity School. He promises to send him back. C-134 Wales, Arvine 1[1833] Sandyville [OH] Reasin Pritchard assures Arvine Wales that Hugh Russell will be good for the debt owed on his father’s estate. C-135 Wales, Arvine 1[1829] Canton OH Willaim Raynolds writes concerning the transfer of some property and payment of a mortgage. C-136 Wales, Arvine 1[1853] Cincinnati [OH] William Resor & Company provide information about furnaces sold by them and their feasibility for a school. C-137 Wales, Arvine 1[1851] Johnsons Corners [ ] Campbell D. Rigdon knew of no dispute about the fence when his father had the property. C-138 Wales, Arvine 1[1851] Pittsburgh [PA] William Robinson will bring Arvine Wales’s letter concerning Loudonville depot before the railroad board.

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C-139 Wales, Arvine 2[1829] New Bedford [MA] William R. Rodman requests Arvine Wales to make a payment on lands owned by him. C-140 Wales, Arvine 1[1852] Shelby [ ] William Rose would like the money owed him by Arvine Wales. C-141 Wales, Arvine 18[1825-1851] New Bedford [MA] & Morris NY Francis Rotch writes concerning the settlement of Thomas Rotch’s estate; he also discusses future plans for Kendal & Ohio Canal, communal settlements and the advantage of having one in Kendal and different breeds of sheep. C-142 Wales, Arvine 1[1830] New Bedford [MA] Mary Rotch asks Arvine Wales to return a statement signed by her at her brother’s request. C-143 Wales, Arvine 29[1825-1846] New Bedford [MA] William Rotch Jr writes concerning the settlement of Thomas Rotch’s estate and sale of his property. He comments on news from Kendal, the Kendal Community and Ohio Canal. C-144 Wales, Arvine 1[1848] [Navarre OH] Isaac Rudy discusses notes and their interest.[part of the letter is missing] C-145 Wales, Arvine 1[1850] Lowell OH Ma. Sankford asks that her son be admitted to Charity School, Kendal. C-146 Wales, Arvine 1[1834] Canton [OH] John Saxton inquires about the sale of Foote real estate. C-147 Wales, Arvine 4[1928-1833] Ravenna [OH] J. Sloane asks about a mortgage deed given to Arvine Wales by Robert Parkman as security for a piece of land. He introduces Samuel Pease. C-148 Wales, Arvine 4[1834-1835] Ravenna [OH] Sloane & Otis discuss methods of obtaining money owed to Arvine Wales on a mortgage deed. C-149 Wales, Arvine 1[1853] [Loudonville OH] Christian Smith offers to rent and work Arvine Wale’s farm near Loudonville. C-150 Wales, Arvine 1[1839] Loudonville [OH] J. Haven Smith writes that he may be late in paying his debt as he is having difficulty obtaining northern currency. C-151 Wales, Arvine 2[1831-1832] Canton [OH] A. Sortwell enquires about room rental and informs Arvine Wales that he will no longer

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by renting a room from him. C-152 Wales, Arvine 1[1853] Loudonville[OH] Daniel Sparlin, under the impression that he would be staying on Arvine Wales’s farm for another year, informs Wales that he has heard that Arvine Wales has rented to another party. He asks Wales for clarification. C-153 Wales, Arvine 6[1828-1832] North Fairhaven [MA] Nathaniel S. Spooner writes concerning sale of land owned by him and others in Stark County, Ohio. [one part of a letter is missing] C-154 Wales, Arvine 1[1838] [unknown ] Starkweather & Jarvis inform Arvine Wales of an amount due on a judgement against him. C-155 Wales, Arvine 24[1845-1853] Loudonville [OH] George H. Stewart discusses lots his is selling in Loudonville for Arvine Wales, and also the right of way for the railroad. C-156 Wales, Arvine 2[1851] Canal Dover [OH] H.T. Stockwell wishes to enroll two children in Charity School, Kendal. C-157 Wales, Arvine 1[1847] Rochester [NY] H. Swift notifies Arvine Wales that he is shipping a rake immediately and will take care of other business as soon as possible. C-158 Wales, Arvine 4[1824-1826] Salem & Mt. Pleasant [OH] Jonathan Taylor writes concerning the settlement left to The Yearly Meeting of Friends by Thomas Rotch in his will. C-159 Wales, Arvine 1[1834] Peru [OH] Henry Terry asks if he can borrow some money from the Rotch Estate. C-160 Wales, Arvine 1[1832] Canton OH A.W. Thompson inquires about land owned by Furman Leaming. C-161 Wales, Arvine 1[1839] Garrettsville [OH] Laura Ann Tilden wishes to know if any financial settlement will be made regarding the Community [the Kendal Community; Asa K Burroughs was one of its members.] C-162 Wales, Arvine 4[1824-1830] Beaver PA A.W. Townsend requests a settlement of debts from Thomas Rotch’s estate; he wishes to purchase machinery from Rotch’s woolen mill and some of Rotch’s scientific instruments. C-163 Wales, Arvine 2[1851-1853] Atwater [OH]

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Samuel Tripp encloses money in payment of a debt and discusses the railroad. C-164 Wales, Arvine 1[1831] Sugar Creek [OH] Jacob Trubey hopes to pay his debt soon. C-165 Wales, Arvine 2[1851] Springfield OH Calvin Trumbull asks Arvine Wales to proceed against Wellman for payment on property. C-166 Wales, Arvine 2[1851] Cleveland [OH] Abel Underhill writes concerning children applying for admission to Charity School, Kendal. C-167 Wales, Arvine 1[1828] Tuscarawas Township, [Stark County OH] P. Voris Jr asks if money can be borrowed from the Charity School Fund. C-168 Wales, Arvine 2[1825-1827] Bradleyville CT Henry Wadsworth informs Arvine Wales that a slitting mill owned in part by Thomas Rotch is doing poorly and he cannot pay the amount owed Thomas Rotch’s estate. C-169 Wales, Arvine 2[1824-1825] Mt. Pleasant OH L. Walker presents an account against Thomas Rotch’s estate and a list of cloth on hand from Thomas Rotch. C-170 Wales, Arvine 1[no date] [unknown] Abraham Warrington writes concerning payment for cloth to Thomas Rotch’s estate. C-171 Wales, Arvine 1[1842] Massillon [OH] F. Warthorst submits a proposal for the construction of Charity School, Kendal. C-172 Wales, Arvine 3[1853] Parkman [OH] Dennis Way arrages terms for the sale of land owned by Arvine Wales [One letter has a note by Davis M. Foot agreeing to the terms arranged.] C-173 Wales, Arvine 2[1824-1826] [unknown] Bezaleel Wells discusses a patent for land bought by Thomas Rotch and places an order for corn. C-174 Wales, Arvine 1[1853] Philadelphia [PA] Rodman Wharton inquires about the value of land owned by the Rotch heirs in Massillon. C-175 Wales, Arvine 1[1834] Stow [OH] William Whitmore asks to borrow money. C-176 Wales, Arvine 2[1853] Painesville OH Rev. Lyman Whitney recommends a boy for admission to Charity School, Kendal.

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C-177 Wales, Arvine 1[1851] Damascus [OH] Edward Williams inquires if Arvine Wales is going to lend money to John Clay to pay his debt to Williams’ father. C-178 Wales, Arvine 1[1826] New Philadelphia [OH] P. Williams sends money in payment of a bill. C-179 Wales, Arvine 1[1853] Loudonville [OH] C.R. Wilson requests a deed for lots in Loudonville. C-180 Wales, Arvine 1[1835] New Bedford MA Edward T. Wilson inquires about the status of a deed for land which he had sent to George Marble. C-181 Wales, Arvine 1[1830] Wooster [OH] Thomas Wilson writes that he cannot repay a debt owed to the Rotch estate. C-182 Wales, Arvine 1[1852] Jeromesville OH H. Winbigh writes that he will be able to pay on McMillin’s claim in a few days. G-183 Wales Arvine 1[1827] Loudonville [OH] Abner Winter writes that he will pay the money as soon as he can. C-184 Wales, Arvine 1[date illegible] Taylorville, IL William Wolff discusses a claim due his father’s estate. C-185 Wales Arvine 1[1853] Union [ ] C.M. Wood recommends admission for the son of Mrs. Monette to the Charity School at Kendal.[postscript from Sophia Wood describes the circumstances of he Monette family] C-186 Wales, Arvine 6[1846-1853] New Bedford MA Charles Wood requests that Wales pay taxes and handle the sale of land belonging to him in Massillon; he also provides news of New Bedford and the whaling fleet. C-187 Wales, Arvine 1[1850] [unknown] Joshua Youtz informs Arvine Wales that he has purchased David Baer’s farm and assumed the payment of a loan from Charity School. C-188 Wales, Arvine 1[1827] Philadelphia [PA] Henry M. Zollickoffer states the conditions under which he will entertain offers for sale of his land. He comments on the effect the canal and railroad will have on the value of he land. C-189 Wales, Arvine 1[1851] Pittsbord [ ] Vashti Acer is happy to have Mrs Wales visit and hopes Arvine Wales will come with

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her. C-190 Wales, Arvine 1[1851] Albion [ ] A Beckwith informs Arvine Wales that Mrs.Wales has just left for home and hopes to see Arvine soon. C-191 Wales, Arvine 1[1851] Grafton [OH] L. Brooks inquires about a package entrusted to Mrs. Wales. C-192 Wales, Arvine 2[1831-1834] Middlebury [OH] Owen Brown regrets that he could not use the man sent by Arvine Wales but is trying to find him work. Brown would like to sell cheese to Wales but has none at present. C-193 Wales, Arvine I.(1785-1854) 1[1853] Elkhard [IN] Dr. W.W. Chambers inquires about the character and abilities of Dr. Jerreries. C-194 Wales, Arvine 1[no date] [unknown] John Douglass discusses horses and the weather. C-195 Wales, Arvine 1[1824] Springfield, OH Mary Icenhour sends condolences regarding the death of Arvine Wales’s wife and asks that her clothing be sent for her niece’s use. C-196 Wales, Arvine 2[1853] Mount Union [OH] Eliza Jones sends a pair of mittens and hopes they are suitable. C-197 Wales, Arvine 4[1824-1829] Salem [OH] Amos E Kimberly sends condolences on Charity Rotch’s death. He asks to receive his legacy and states that he is unable to pay the money owed to the estate. C-198 Wales, Arvine 5[1827-1843] Stowe & Monroe Falls, [OH] William McClelland recommends a wife for Arvine Wales, he discusses sheep and crops, and also recommends a loan to a friend and a cure for Arvine Wales’s illness. C-199 Wales, Arvine 2[1826-1829] Union [CT] Nathaniel Newell gives news of Arvine Wale’s relations in Connecticut. He describes business conditions in the area and sends condolences on the death of Arvine Wales’s wife. C-200 Wales, Arvine 4[1843-1852] Albion [ ] Henry F Palmer discusses farming and the new railroad and asks to buy wheat. C-201 Wales, Arvine 1[date illegiable] Buffalo [NY] Letter from George Smith reporting his aunt [Mrs Wales?]is with them. C-202 Wales, Arvine 31[1842-1850] Cincinnati[OH] & Cambridge[MA]

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Letter from his son, Arvine C. Wales(1827-1882) description of life at Woodward College, Harvard Law School, and a trip to New England. C-203 Wales, Arvine 5[1827-1853] Ynidentified correspondence: Letters concern a court case, financial dealings and whereabouts of a boy [signatures on the letters are missing or illegible.] C-204 Wales, Mary Kimberley 1[1820] Steubenville,[OH] Letter from John England stating the terms of a deed of trust under her father’s will. C-205 Wales, Ann Foote Baldwin 1[1827] Goshen [CT] Letter from Asaph Hall concerning some real estate belonging to her son Pomeroy. C-206 Wales, Ann Foote Baldwin 1[1817] Norfolk [CT] Letter from Pomeroy Baldwin giving news of family in Connecticut. C-207 Wales, Ann Foote Baldwin 1[unknown] Goshen [CT] A letter from unknown person offering condolences on the death of her husband, Pomeroy Baldwin [part of the letter is missing]. C-208 Wales, Nancy Smith Shepherdson 1[1843] Willoughby [OH] Letter form Anne Sophia DeLamater suggesting she will visit Mrs. Wales before returning to Palmyra. C-209 Wales, Ann Smith Shepherdson 1[1848] Cleveland [OH] Letter from Romelia Folsom looking forward to a visit. C-210 Wales, Ann Smith Shepherdson 1[1853] Cleveland [OH] Eleanor A.G. Griswold proposes to pay a visit. C-211 Wales, Arvine C. 54[1849-1876] Outgoing business letters concerning legal affairs, sale of land, farming, financial affairs, railroad, school matters, Stark County Agricultural Society. C-212 Wales, Arvine C. 6[1844-1868] Arvine C. Wales describes life at college, gives news of Massillon, and discusses family matters. C-213 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1877] Jewett, OH James Aiken wishes to buy seed wheat from Arvine C. Wales, inquires where he can buy sheep. C-214 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1851] Canton [OH] Business letter from E.D. Albert concerning a document sent by Arvine C. Wales. C-215 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] Brodhead [ ]

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William Alcott commenting on articles by Arvine C. Wales concerning fodder corn for cows, and asking for particulars. C-216 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1868] Akron [OH] J. Park Alexander describes his method of treating foot rot in sheep. C-217 Wales, Arvine C. 1[undated] Marlboro, Ohio Clarissa Allen inquires if she can sell her share of her grandfather Bowman’s estate. C-218 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1864] Amboy, Hillsdale, Michigan Clark Allen enquires about money coming from a legacy to a his wife. C-219 Wales, Arvine C. 8[1858-1880] Brantford, Canada & Canton, Massillon OH Ira M. Allen writes about wheat he is buying for Arvine C. Wales and repairs for Charity School. He applies for a Charity School position. C-220 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1875] New York [NY] R.H. Allen and Company cannot supply a #4 cutter, but can sell Wales a #5. C-221 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1854] R.L. Allen cannot furnish a machine to grind corn and cob, but has other machinery available. C-222 Wales, Arvine C. 1[undated] Bridgeport [OH] William A. Allen wishes to buy wheat from Arvine C. Wales. C-223 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] Kilgore [OH] J.C. Allmon & Company order Clawson wheat from Arvine C. Wales. C-224 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1852] Salem [OH] H. & J. Ambler enclose a draft on Arvine C. Wales and will serve a summons as soon as possible. C-225 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1869] Salem OH J.A. Ambler write concerning charges of mistreatment of several boys who ran away from Charity School. C-226 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1856] Salem OH Ambler & Laubre write concerning complaints made by the mother of a child at Charity School. C-227 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1875] Canton [OH] E.W. Amsdon acknowledge payment of insurance policy. C-228 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1857] Ursa IL James H. Anderson gives information on a prospective applicant for admission to the

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Charity School Kendal. C-229 Wales, Arvine C. 6[1853-1857] Canton [OH] L. Anderson gives information on cases and depositions filed in Canton [2 enclosures with one letter] C-230 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1852] Milan OH E. Andrews writes regarding deposition to be taken in a lawsuit involving Charles P. Skinner. [document enclosed] C-231 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1859] Gambier OH Lorin Andrews writes to the Ohio state legislators about Charity School, Kendal. C-232 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1855] Cleveland [OH] G.E. Armstrong requests information on the status of a claim. C-233 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1879] Canton OH D.A. Arter disagrees with Arvine C. Wales’s computation of interest on a statement. C-234 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1880] New Haven CT E.P. Arvine thanks Arvine Wales for the information provided. C-235 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1852] [Columbus OH] R.J. Atkinson gives dates for holding court in Stark and adjoining counties. C-236 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1871-1875] Massillon [OH] D.R. Atwater & Company discuss the the sale of wheat and collection of a bill. C-237 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1855-1857] Akron [OH] L. Austin Jr. writes regarding admission of three children to Charity School, Kendal. C-238 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1862-1862] Belpre [OH] Maria Avent enquires about admission of a boy to Charity School, Kendal. C-239 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1854] New York [NY] Avery, Butler and Cecil acknowledge receipt of papers and payment of a draft. C-240 Wales, Arvine C. 5[1851-1854] New York [NY] Babcock & Company writing concerning the collection of claims against a client of Arvine C. Wales. [first letter is addressed to Hurlbut & Wales.] C-241 Wales, Arvine C. 4[1851-1862] Massillon [OH] Jacob L. Bachtel writes concerning payment for wool, ax payments and handling of a law case. C-242 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1857-1859] Mount Vernan [OH]

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Deborah Bailey asks that her stepdaughter be admitted to Charity School, Kendal. C-243 Wales, Arvine C 1[1877] Bergen, WI Elizabeth F. Bainter requests a copy of her grandfather’s will. C-244 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1852] Adrian MI A.M. Baker has not been able to locate the man Arvine C. Wales is inquiring for. C-245 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1877-1878] Altoona PA S.C. Baker asks for information on Arvine C. Wale’s method of steaming fodder for livestock. C-246 Wales, Arvine C. 1[no date] Montra OH William C. Baker wishes to purchase Clawson wheat from Arvine C. Wales. C-247 Wales, Arvine C. 13[1850-1854] New York [NY] Baldwin, Dibble & Work write concerning legal cases and settlement of cash claims. [several of early letters are addressed to H.B. Hurlbut, and to Hurlbut & Wales] A legal document is enclosed with one litter. C-248 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1857] Canton OH Ball Aultman & Company cannot supply the machine parts requested by Arvine C. Wales. C-249 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1849] New York [NY] Banks, Gould and Company enclose a list of book prices and request Arvine C. Wales’s business. C-250 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1865] Akron OH Mrs. E. A. Barber requests admission for two boys into Charity School, Kendal. C-251 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] Amanda OH Samuel Barr orders a shipment of wheat. C-252 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1851] Cambridge [MA] John Bartlett quotes the price for a set of books. C-253 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1859] Sandusky [OH] P.T.Bartlett asks if a boy recommended for Charity School has been accepted. C-254 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1858] Atwater OH B.C. Battin asks to borrow money. C-255 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1875] Independence PA C.H. Beall informs Arvine C. Wales that he can obtain sheep he wants.

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C-256 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] Massillon OH Henry Beatty encloses a statement of Arvine C. Wale’s debt. C-257 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1878] Canton [OH] Joseph Bederman wishes to pay off a mortgage note. C-258 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1875-1877] Massillon & Limaville [OH] Harmon Beeler discusses molasses, sugar, and hickory nuts he is obtaining for Arvine C. Wales. C-259 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1879] Marion OH Thomas Beer has shipped the livestock. C-260 Wales Arvine C. 1[1853] Massillon [OH] Beesan & Stein requests payment on a claim. C-261 Wales, Arvine C. 4[1857-1858] Schroon River [ ] Jonas Benedict writes concerning the sale and payment of a horse. C-262 Wales, Arvine C. 23[1852-1862] New York [NY] Benedict, Hall & Company write concerning collection of a claim against S.J. Miller & Company [several letters are addressed to Hurlbut & Wales and several to Bradshaw & Wales with an enclosure in two letters.] C-263 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1871] Baltimore [MD] C.H. Betts discusses a hunting dog he bought from Arvine C. Wales. C-264 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1865] Cleveland [OH] F.B. Betts has a bill to meet; he would like payment for the gate. C-265 Wales, Arvine C. 6[1848-1870] Canton [OH] Alexander Bierce reques information on a will and gives an opinion on use of funds to educate black children. He also provides information on legal cases. C-266 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1856] Sharon [OH] Erastus S. Bissell requests consideration of an application to Charity School for George Woodruff. C-267 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1851] Akron OH Ann Bloomfield asks that her son be admitted to Charity School, Kendal. C-268 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1854] Wooster [OH] S.R. Bonewitz lists some legal costs to be paid. C-269 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1854] New Philadelphia [OH] Alice Bosley asks for the clothes that she left at Charity School, Kendal.

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C-270 Wales, Arvine C. 8[1856-1864] Akron [OH] William Bowen asks to borrow money from the Charity School fund; he evaluates several applicants to Charity School [2 pamphlets enclosed with one letter] C-271 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1865] Loudonville OH John Bowers inquires about the price Arvine C. Wales is asking for two lots in Loudonville. C-272 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1874] Bedford [England] F. Bowick gives the price and procedure for purchasing a Scotch shepherd dog. C-273 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1858] Plymouth OH James Bowman comments on terms of his father’s will and asks to borrow money. C-274 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] Robertsville OH Jonathan Bowman asks to buy a Jersey calf. C-275 Wales, Arvine C. 6[1858] Springdale IA Joseph H. Bowman queries the provisions of his father’s will, recommends sale of a farm, and asks for financial assistance. C-276 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1863] La Harp IL Rachel Bowman writes concnerning money to be paid to her family and also discusses guardianship for her father. C-277 Wales, Arvine C. 7[1858-1863] Bartlett OH Thomas Bowman discusses disposal of his father’s estate and sale of his farm. C-278 Wales, Arvine C. 4[1858-1863] Etna Green IN William Bowman asks to borrow money and comments on the disposal of his father’s estate. C-279 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1873] Osnaburgh OH William F. Bowman requests information about the availability of a scholarship in the 21st Senatorial district as he wishes to apply for it. C-280 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1856] Rochester NY S.S. Bowne reports that he has found out nothing about the man in question. C-281 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1876] Boston [MA] Bradford & Anthony provide prices on merchandise. C-282 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1852-1853] Massillon & Cleveland [OH] David M. Bradshaw informs Arvine C. Wales that he is going to Pittsburgh and gives instructions about a deposition.

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C-283 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1856-1857] Cleveland OH Brainerd & Burridge wish to obtain Arvine C. Wales’s patent. C-284 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] Kilgore OH Fred Brant orders some wheat for seed. C-285 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1858] Plimpton [ ] John Bradt writes concerning the purchase of his sheep from Arvine C. Wales. C-286 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1875] Syracuse NY W.C. Brayton gives details of his method of steaming feed for cattle. C-287 Wales, Arvine C. 1[no date] [unknown] R. Breed notifies Arvine C. Wales that he must clean up his dairy lot. C-288 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1854] Toledo [OH] William Breed asks to have a note paid. C-289 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1856] Philadelphia [PA] R.B. Brinton writes concerning a note to be collected. C-290 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1857] Salem OH B.Broadbent writes concerning the admission of her daughter to Charity School, Kendal. C-291 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1878] New Albany [ ] Henry Brocker requests a bill of lading for wheat sent to Arvine C. Wales. C-292 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1872] Spring Station KY L. Brodhead quotes prices for horses and Shetland ponies. C-293 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1859] Sandusky[OH] S.A. Bronson provides information regarding an applicant to Charity School, Kendal. C-294 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1860] Bolivar [OH] Leah Brooks asks if her two children have been accepted to Charity School, Kendal. C-295 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1863] Cleveland [OH] F.A. Brown acknowledges the receipt of a check and hopes to have another order from Arvine C. Wales. C-296 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] Boston [MA] G.P. Brown informs Wales that he has sold his pelts C-297 Wales, Arvine C 4[1852-1864] Canton [OH

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James D. Brown discusses several legal cases and recommends a prospective student for Charity School, Kendal [one letter is addressed to Hurlbut & Wales]. C-298 Wales, Arvine C. 5[1852-1855] Philadelphia [PA] John H. Brown & Company discusses various legal cases and claims handled by Hurlbut. C-299 Wales, Arvine C 2[1878-1879] Massillon OH M.A. Brown & Son acknowledge receipt of checks. C-300 Wales, Arvine C 3[1876-1877] Boston [MA] Brown, Steese and Clarke discuss sale of consignments of wool C-301 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1853] Boston [MA James D. Bryant asks that Arvine C. Wales handle the sale of stock in the Bank of Massillon. C-302 Wales, Arvine C 1[1862] Canton [OH] William Bryce provides information on the title to a tract of land. C-303 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1872] Canton OH E. Buckingham would like to join a commission investigating prison discipline. C-304 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1857-1859] Loudonville [OH] Thomas I. Bull discusses property in Loudonville that he wishes to purchase from Arvine C. Wales. C-305 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1858] Canton [OH] C. Burke inquires about the disposition of an estate. C-306 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1878] Yolo CA. Claude V. Burke asks to purchase Clawson wheat. C-307 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1847] Canton [OH] William H. Burke lists the amounts owed in property taxes by various people. C-308 Wales, Arvine C. 4[1856-1857] Cleveland [OH] Lewis Burton recommends Charles Holgate as a student for the Charity School, Kendal. C-309 Wales, Arvine C. 4[1854-1857] Hartford [CT] Seth A. Bushnell gives a description of for sale livestock including horses and mules. He offers to buy pigs from Arvine C. Wales. C-310 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1851] [no place] J. Butterfield discusses patents on land purchased by Thomas Rotch from the Steubenville land office.

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C-311 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1851] Cleveland [OH] Butts & Foote acknowledge receipt of a bill of exchange C-312 Wales, Arvine C 1[1852] Cambridge OH Thomas W. Campbell inquire about disposition of a claim against Robert Folger C-313 Wales, Arvine C 1[1869] Washington, DC Horace Capron states that statistical reports for the Department of Agriculture have not been received from Arvine C. Wales, and he asks if Wales plans to continue sending them.

C-314 Wales, Arvine C 1[1877] Salem OH A. Carey requests information on treatment of foot rot in sheep. C-315 Wales, Arvine C 1[1859] Mt.Gilead OH Emiline Carothers asks to have her son admitted to Charity School, Kendal. C-316 Wales, Arvine C 3[1852-1854] Springfield IL Philip Carper inquires about progress in collection of money on his behalf. C-317 Wales, Arvine C 1[1873] Alliance OH F.D. Carr requests placement of a boy in Charity School, Kendal. C-318 Wales, Arvine C 1[1854] Navarre [OH Mary Carr asks to have her son admitted to Charity School, Kendal. C-319 Wales, Arvine C 1[1852] New York [NY] Carrington & Davis acknowledge receipt of a draft collected by Arvine C. Wales.

C-320 Wales, Arvine C 1[1858] Fort Wayne IN Isaac Carter asks to place one or more of his children in Charity School, Kendal. C-321 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1881] Toledo OH Cartwright Brothers list the types of apple trees and grape vines they can supply.

C-322 Wales, Arvine C. 6[1852-1853] New York [NY] William H. Cary & Company discuss bills they wish to have collected. [one letter is addressed to H.B. Hurlbut, & three to Bradshaw & Wales.] C-323 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1851-1852] Buffalo NY N. Case & Company request collection of a bill against R. Sprankle [enclose with one letter] C-324 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1856-1858] Pimpton & Lakeville OH Stephen Cassel requests payment on a note owed by Arvine C. Wales.

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C-325 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1875] Massillon [OH] W. Castleman acknowledges payment and asks for settlement of a bill. C-326 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1856?] Wooster OH Jane A. Caswell asks that her sons be admitted to Charity School, Kendal. C-327 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1863] Salem [OH] Jonas L. Cattell inquires about placement for a boy in Charity School, Kendal. C-328 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1857] Avon [OH] John Chamberlain offers his opinion on the merits of Leicester & Coswold sheep and lists the prices he asks for their sale.

C-329 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1857] Cuyahoga Falls [OH] M. Chamberlain inquires about the placement of a nephew in Charity School, Kendal. C-330 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1857] Warren OH John T. Chambers sends a certificate of deposit for a contract of land bought by Arvine C. Wales. C-331 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1873] Columbus OH James E. Chase informs Wales of the status of a bill he introduced in the Ohio General Assembly.

C-332 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1882] Lima OH J.B. Chipman testifies to the good character of John Killiam. C-333 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1857] [Canton OH] Jonathan W. Church urges Wales to be on hand with his witnesses as the law case will come up within a day or two. C-334 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1853] Bethlehem [OH] J.E. Clark inquires about a note he left with Wales for collection. C-335 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1872] Canton OH John F. Clark inquires about duties of Commissioner of Insurance of Ohio, as he has been approached for the post.

C-336 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1863] Springdale IA Isaac Clay regrets that he cannot yet pay the money owed to Arvine C. Wales. C-337 Wales, Arvine C. 92 + 5 enclosures[1850-1859]Nashville, Plimpton & Lakeville [OH] J. Clements discusses legal and financial matters, grain and wool. C-338 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] Cleveland OH

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Cleveland Steam Boiler Works provides information on the time required to supply a boiler.

C-339 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1875] Cleveland OH Cleveland, Tuscarawas Valley and Wheeling Railway Company offer stock in a newly reorganized company. C-340 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1859-1860] Cleveland [OH] C.C.Cobb discuss taxes on a lot in Cleveland. C-341 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1856] New York [NY] J.L. Cochran discusses a claim being handled for him by Wales. C-342 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1868] Compton [ ] M.H. Cochrane will some Berkshire pigs ready for shipment in a month. C-343 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1855-1871] Canton OH H. Cock requests admission of a child to Charity School, Kendal. He discusses a tax bill and protests proposed legislation. C-344 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1866] Ghent OH Alonzo Coffin reports that the missing wool has turned up in Mr. Henry’s store. C-345 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1851-1852] Findley OH James M. Coffinberry discusses a legal action his firm is handling for Arvine C. Wales.

C-346 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1849] Columbus OH Oviatt Cole sends Wales’s commission as notary public. C-347 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1876] Clinton NJ W.H. Cole lists the hogs he has for sale. C-348 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1878] Oneida KN N. Coleman asks for particulars on Wales’s method of preparing corn fodder. C-349 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1857] Middlebury [ ] C.A. Collins discusses repair of Arvine C. Wales’s buggy. C-350 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1857] [unknown] Isaiah Collins reports on the work he has done on Wales’s land and lists future work to be done. C-351 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] Amanda OH William L. Conrad orders some seed wheat. C-352 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1882] Riversville WV

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B.C. Coogle & Brothers lists the varieties of crab apple trees they can supply and quote prices.

C-353 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1869] Salem OH Ruth A. Cook complains of mistreatment of her son and other children at Charity School, Kendal. C-354 Wales, Arvine C. 6[1855-1862] Philadelphia PA S. Fisher Corlies discusses sale of property he owns in Kendal. C-355 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1852] Seneca Falls, NY Cowing & Company request collection of a bill. C-356 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] Augusta OH Isaac W. Cox orders Clawson wheat for seed. C-357 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1872] Boston MA William A. Crafts sends a copy of railroad laws of Massachusetts in reply to a request by Arvine C. Wales. C-358 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] Old Hickory OH C.G. Crane orders Clawson wheat for seed. C-359 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1852-1857] Cleveland [OH] J.H. Crittenden writes concerning notes for collection. [one letter is addressed to H.B. Hurlbut]

C-360 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1855] [unknown] Stephen Crosby discusses final payment on land. C-361 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1855] [unknown] Crosby, Nichols and Company quote a price on a complete set of the North American Review.

C-362 Wales Arvine C. 1[1855] Springfield OH John N. Cumming writes that his firm cannot make the model of reaper Arvine C. Wales requested.

C-363 Wales, Arvine C. 1[no date] Gambier OH John Cunningham orders Clawson wheat for seed. C-364 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1856] Wooster OH H.M. Curtis asks that two boys be admitted to Charity School, Kendal. C-365 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1855] Canton OH John Danner recommends two girls for admission to Charity School, Kendal.

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C-366 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] Macksburgh OH William Darrah orders Clawson wheat. C-367 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1858-1863] [unknown] William Deakins discusses land in Knox County purchased from Arvine C. Wales.

C-368 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1865] Hanoverton OH Barton Dean asks that a child be admitted to Charity School, Kendal. C-369 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1850] Dover [OH] C. Deadorff discusses a note owed by Arvine C. Wales. C-370 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1852-1863] Dover OH J.S. Deardorff provides information about a firm and seeks admission for two children to Charity School, Kendal. C-371 Wales, Arvine C 2[1875] Dover OH U.C. Deardorff gives advice on the best place to buy sheep. C-372 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1851] [unknown] William Deen asks for an article of agreement. C-373 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1874] Liverpool UK De La Perrelle & Company provide information on Shetland ponies for sale and their prices.

C-374 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] Apple Creek OH John Derr orders Clawson wheat. C-375 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1854] Cleveland [OH] DeWitt, Hartwell & Howell provide information on prices and the manner of ordering a hay press.

C-376 Wales, Arvine C. 14[1862-1872] Loudonville OH C.S. Deyarmon discusses collection of notes, sale of land and shipment of grain. C-377 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1859-1860] Plimpton [OH] J.L. Deyarmon discusses the sale of coal and business dealings with J. Clements. C-378 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1852-1854] New York [NY] H.E. Dibbler & Company discuss notes and legal papers they are handling. C-379 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1852-1854] New York [NY] Dickerson & Churchill discuss legal action Arvine C.Wales is handling on their behalf.

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C-380 Wales, Arviine C. 1[1851] Fremont [OH] Dickinson & Haynes discuss a note they are to collection for Arvine C. Wales. C-381 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1854] Toledo [OH] John W. Dieterich inquires about business Bradshaw & Wales were handling before the firm’s dissolution. C-382 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] New Philadelphia OH George Dimmick offers sheep for sale. C-383 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1853] Akron [OH] I.H. Dix & Company discuss lumber sales and Arvine C. Wale’s complaint that the shipment was short. C-384 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1878] Rockfield IN T.F. Dixon orders Clawson wheat. C-385 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1854] Toledo [OH] E. Dodd discusses a document in a legal case. C-386 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1873] New York [NY] Nathaniel Doe describe a horse he wishes to sell. C-387 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1858] Nashville [ ] William Donnell describes the condition of Wales’s sheep in his care. C-388 Wales, Arvine C. 1[no date] Loudonville [OH] Elizabeth Doty recommends a boy for admission to Charity School, Kendal. C-389 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] Hohnesville OH William Dowty places an order for Clawson wheat. C-390 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1858] Loudonville [OH] McKindrey Drake discusses the boundary between his and Arvine C. Wale’s property. C-391 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1853] Columbus [OH] Otto Dresel discusses several legal cases. C-392 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1871] Minerva OH A. Ducomb urges repeal of a law requiring livestock to be penned in. C-393 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] Dublin OH John Dun Jr. orders Claswon wheat. C-394 Wales, Arvine C. 6[1853-1857] Mount Vernon OH

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William Dunbar discusses land owned by Wales in Knox County, taxes, boundaries and the railroad right of way. C-395 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1851] Canton [OH] ___Dunbar discusses a count case on the docket. C-396 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1878] Dellroy OH John Dunlap places an order for Clawson wheat. C-397 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1865] Pittsburgh PA Martin Dunning requests a loan of money in order to go into business. C-398 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1856] Franklin Mills OH Thomas Earl sends payment on a note. C-399 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1855-1859] Toledo [OH] W.C. Earl inquires about a note owed by his father. He offers to employ a girl from Charity School, Kendal and resigns as a trustee of the school. C-400 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1854] Wooster [OH] Benjamin Eason writes about a pending court case. C-401 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1852] New Philadelphia [OH] Eckley & Ready asks Wales to take a deposition from a witness. C-402 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1857] Wabash IN John Eiler requests information about the Charity School, Kendal. C-403 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1876] Cleveland OH S.M. Ellenwood quote prices for apples and report on sales of Wales’s crops. C-404 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1855] New Philadephia [OH] Jesse D. Elliot requests payment for attachment notices published by him. C-405 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1866] Columbus OH G. Ellis requests admission of a girl to Charity School, Kendal. C-406 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1871-1873] Canton & Alliance OH Henry C. Ellison supports legislation for a railroad tax; he discusses a proposal to locate an asylum in Alliance. C-407 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1852] Rochester [NY] George Ellwanger discusses an order to fruit trees. C-408 Wales, Arvine C. 4[1853-1876] Rochester NY Ellwanger & Barry discuss Arvine C. Wales’s order of shrubs and fruit trees.

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C-409 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1860] Honey Grove IA Charity Roach Embree requests admission of her daughter to Charity School, Kendal. C-410 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1850] Cleveland OH Ensworth & Shaw ask Wales to be an agent for their insurance firm. C-411 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1854] New York [NY] E.C. Estes discusses Arvine Wales’s purchase of mules. C-412 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1854] Macedonia [OH] M.D. Everest recommends a boy for admission to Charity School, Kendal. C-413 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1856] Millersburgh [OH] A.F. Everts writes regarding an appointment to survey land. C-414 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1878] Swanton [ ] A. Fairall orders wheat and asks for sowing instructions. C-415 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1879] Grenbush WI George Fancher asks to borrow money. C-416 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1852] Pittsburgh [PA] J. Farmer acknowledges receipt of a check in settlement of a case. C-417 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1875] Canton OH M.L. Fast offers advice on the manner of handling the affairs of a failed business. C-418 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1858] Damascoville OH Simeon Fawcett inquires aobut placement of a girl in Charity School, Kendal. C-419 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1866] Canton OH William Laurence Feather sends a tax receipt. C-420 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1858] Canton [OH] W.R. Feather gives advice on how to get a tax payment returned. C-421 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1852] San Francisco CA Channing G. Fenner provides a new address. C-422 Wales, Arvine C. 4[1852] New York [NY] Fenner & McMillan inquire about the collection of several claims being handled by Wales on their behalf. C-423 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] Denver IN D.A. Fisher orders Clawson wheat.

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C-424 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1866] Pittsburgh [PA] William Fisher quotes the price of manufacturing and setting up a steam engine for Arvine C. Wales. C-425 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1855] Akron[OH] Naomi Flickinger, a former student of Charity School, Kendal requests admission for a girl. C-426 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1858] Eaton OH Elizabeth Flora requests placement for her daughter in Charity School, Kendal. C-427 Wales, Arvine C. 7[1851-1873] Massillon [OH] Robert H. Folger discusses several legal cases, politics and requests information on new laws. C-428 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1853-1855] Parkman [OH] Davies M. Foot explains why he is unable to pay off the notes he owes. C-429 Wales, Arvine C. 4[1850-1857] Cleveland [OH] Foote & King quote prices on and purchase of lumber and shingles. C-430 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1878] Fort Wayne IN Fort Wayne Steel Plow Works explains how to operate a seed cleaning machine. C-431 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1866] Upper Sandusky OH Fowler & Wicks inquire whether the “gatherer” was satisfactory and request payment for it. C-432 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] Germantown [PA] Philip R. Freas offers to send the Germantown Telegraph free of charge in exchange for articles. C-433 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1854] Canton [OH] W.S. Freese sends some docket fees to be paid C-434 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] Massillon OH W.A. French discusses a shipment of wheat being held at Fort Wayne awaiting a proper address. C-435 Wales, Arvne C. 3[1860-1861] Springfield OH George H. Frey requests admission of two boys to Charity School, Kendal. C-436 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1856-1857] Wooster [OH] Funk & McCoy refer to an order of oil meal from Arvine C. Wales.

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C-437 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1875] Germans OH Robert Galbraith provides prices of sheep and advises where they might be bought. C-438 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1857] New Garden OH D.L. Galbreath inquires about the amount of interest due on his father’s note. C-439 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1856] [unknown] Nathan Galbreath inquires about interest on his note. C-440 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1874] Wilmington DE. Charles K. Gano asks about the possibility of buying sheep and their costs. C-441 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1851] Cincinnati [OH] Jonathan A. Gano attempts to obtain information about the land and patents for Arvine C. Wales. C-442 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1859-1860] Salem [OH] R.H. Garrigues inquires about admission of a girl to Charity School, Kendal. C-443 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1875-1877] Cincinnati [OH] James P. Gay discusses shipment of horses by river boat. C-444 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1856] Akron [OH] Marcia anne M. Geer asks why she has not been able to enroll her children in Charity School, Kendal. C-445 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1875] Waynesburg [OH] James F. Gibson attempts to arrange a deal to buy sheep from Arvine C. Wales. C-446 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1878] White Cottage [OH] W & D Gladstone order Clawson wheat. C-447 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1855] Independence [OH] E.M. Gleeson requests admission of a boy to Charity School, Kendal. C-448 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1856] Canton [OH] Thomas Goodman refuses a change in insurance rates; he forwards a letter opened by mistake that was addressed to Stark County Agricultural Society [letter attached] C-449 Wales, Arvine C. 4[1875] Cleveland [OH] W.I. Gordon discusses negotiations to sell his pedigree bull to Arvine C. Wales. C-450 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1872] Wilmot [OH] A letter in low German from Abraham Grafe. C-451 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1873] Canton OH

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A.R. Graham asks to rent a field from Arvine C. Wales. C-452 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1865] Philadephia [PA] E.H. Graham ships blue vitriol as ordered. C-453 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1876] Bowling Green KY George B. Graham discusses riding horses he can buy for Arvine C. Wales. C-454 Wales, Arvine C. 1[no date] Bridgeport OH I.N. Greenlee orders Clawson wheat. C-455 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1878] [Chicago] IL Gregory, Cooley & Co address Arvine C. Wales’s query regarding the cost of cattle. C-456 Wales, Arvine C. 13[1851-1857] Canton & Columbus [OH] Hiram Griswold discusses legal cases and the payment of a debt owed to Arvine Wales. He also asks Arvine C. Wales’s assist in buying a cow [letter to D.M. Bradshaw attached to one letter.] C-457 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1852-1853] Cincinnati [OH] Groesbeck & Thompson discuss a claim they wish Arvine C. Wales to collect for them. C-458 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1868] [unknown] H.C. Groff discusses his livestock and their sale price. C-459 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1864] Troy NY W. & L.E. Gurley explain the rise in the price of their surveyors’ instruments. C-460 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] Columbus [OH] A.R. Haines discusses a bill on penitentiaries pending in the Ohio Assembly. C-461 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] Dexter City OH Samuel Hale places an order for Clawson wheat. C-462 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1872] Berlin OH Edward Hall sends a petition to support the Ohio liquor law. C-463 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1852] New York [NY] W.A. Hall discusses notes being collected by Arvine C. Wales. C-464 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1874] Cincinnati [OH] M. Halstead requests information on the “canal ring.” C-465 Wales, Arvine C. 34[1854-1862] New York [NY] & Hillside NJ

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N. Norris Halsted discusses legal cases and shipments of equipment he is sending to Arvine C. Wales. Several letters discuss farming and one letter gives news of the civil war. C-466 Wales, Arvine C. 7[1854] New York [NY] Halsted, Brokaw & Company discuss a claim being collected by Arvine C. Wales as well as a shipment of glass they have sent to him. C-467 Wales, Arvine C. 7[1852-1878] New Philadelphia [OH] Joseph C. Hance refers to court cases and requests information about land at Charity School. C-468 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1879] New Philadelphia [OH] Hance & O’Donnell settle a claim for Charity School, Kendal. C-469 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] Mifflin OH Daniel Harlan inquires about purchasing Clawson wheat. C-470 Wales, Arvine C. 24[1849-1857] Brockport [ ] Brainard Harmon discusses notes being collected for him by Arvine C. Wales and recovery of his patterns for farm machinery. [several letters are addressed to Hurlbut & Wales]. C-471 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1865] Canal Dover [OH] S. Harmount inquires about placement of a child in Charity School, Kendal. C-472 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1875] New Cumberland WV F. Harper asks that her son be admitted to Charity School, Kendal. C-473 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1858] Sandusky OH Rice Harper inquires about placement of a boy in Charity School, Kendal. C-474 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1852-1856] Wooster & Canton [OH] John H. Harris discusses settlement of a claim and payment of a note owed by him. C-475 Wales, Arvine C. 1[no date] New Garden OH Mary A. Harris asks about a vacancy in Charity School Kendal for her daughter. C-476 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1856] Columbus [OH] S.D. Harris remits a bill for advertising in the Ohio Cultivator. C-477 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1850-1872] Bucyrus [OH] S.R. Harris remits money collected by him. He gives advice about a lowyer in Putnam County and urges against legislation that restricts hunting. C-478 Wales, Arvine C. 26[1855-1878] Massillon [OH]

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George Harsh discusses legal cases, notes for collection, the sale of real estate, Union School matters and bills in the Ohio legislature. C-479 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1876] New York [NY] The Hartford Pump Company gives information about their pumps. C-480 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1854] Cleveland [OH] John Hartness arranges to pay a note. C-481 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1863-1873] Mt. Union [Alliance OH] O. N. Hartshorn recommends Adam Heldenbrand as superintendent of Charity School. He adds that voters in Alliance do not want an insane asylum in their town. C-482 Wales, Arvine C. 8[1854-1864] Loudonville [OH] N. Haskell discusses payment and transfer of deeds to property in Loudonville. C-483 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1852] New York [NY] G. Hathaway inquires about some legal business left in Arvine C. Wales’s hands by H.B. Hurlbut. C-484 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] Kewanee IL Haxtun Steam Heater Company advertise an apparatus for steaming feed and they ask Arvine C. Wales about his method. C-485 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1868] Detroit [MI] T.J. Haywood sends payment of 164 bushels of apples sold by him for Arvine C. Wales. C-486 Wales, Arvine C. 9[1852-1854] Canton [OH] Isaac Hazlett discusses the status of various legal cases [One letter addressed to Hurlbut & Wales, and one to Bradshaw & Wales]. C-487 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1859] Montezuma IA J.F. Heads inform Arvine C. Wales of the taxes due on land he owns in Iowa. C-488 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1861] Montezuma IA Mahlon Head acknowledges receipt of tax money. C-489 Wales, Arvine C. 6[1857-1871] Salem OH Jacob Heaton inquires about acceptance of several children into Charity School, Kendal and comments on a bill in the Ohio Legislature. He also gives advice on fruit trees. C-490 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1852] West Brookfield OH John Hecker discusses a petition circulated tto remove him as post master. C-491 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1863] Alliance [OH]

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W. Hildenbrand applies for the post of superintendent of Charity School Kendal and submits his references. C-492 Wales, Arvine C. 9[1851-1856] Philadelphia [PA] Henry & Cooper discuss claims to be collected on their behalf [several letters are addressed to Hurlbut & Wales, & several to Bradshaw & Wales Enclosure attached to one letter] C-493 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1872] Carrollton OH P.M. Herold request a copy of the Ohio Geological Survey. C-494 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1861] New York [NY] Kate S. Herron discusses her aunt’s poverty and asks for a loan of money. C-495 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1862-1863] Camp Richmond & Camp Clays Ferry [ ] Charles T. Higgenbotham sends money to Arvine C. Wales and thanks him for looking after his family. C-496 Wales, Arvine C. 4[1854-1873] Toledo [OH] Charles W. Hill informs Wales that he is unable to act in a legal matter and he is pushing passage of an education bill in the Ohio Legislature. C-497 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1849] Akron [OH] Henry Hine knows nothing about the firm of Hein & Company. C-498 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1856] Fond du Lac, WI William H. Hiner will have a friend look into the status of the property. C-499 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1877] [unknown] John Hisey would like to buy some wool from Arvine C. Wales; Mr. Lenz is sending some wine to Wales. C-500 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1859] Cleveland [OH] C.A. Holgate explains why he ran away from Charity School, Kendal and requests that his possession be sent on to him. C-501 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1856-1861] Cuyahoga Falls OH Rev. Joseph T. Holloway requests admission for several children into Charity School Kendal. C-502 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1875] Hopedale OH Isaac Holmes recommends a man from whom Wales might buy sheep. C-503 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1875] Carrolton [OH] J.M. Holmes assures Arvine C. Wales that his sheep would be a good buy and suggests that he come to look at them.

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C-504 Wales, Arvine C. 9[1873-1877] East Pittsburgh PA Holmes, Lafferty, Glass & Company discuss the purchase of Arvine C. Wales’s sheep and cattle. [2 letters are printed newsletters giving the state of the market] C-505 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1875] Salem OH Kate M. Holzapfel ask Arvine C. Wales to return the dog as there has been a misunderstanding about the agreement. C-506 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1855] New Brighton PA Hannah H. Hoops requests admission of a boy to Charity School, Kendal. C-507 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1856] New York [NY] Hope, Graydon & Company discuss a note they wish to have collected. [one letter is addressed to Bradshaw & Wales.] C-508 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1875] Kendal [OH] Fred Hose requests his share of money from a business transaction. C-509 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1879] Minerva OH J.C. Hostetter asks Arvine C. Wales’s advice about sale of Clawson wheat. C-510 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] Boston [MA] Howland, Luce & Company will be happy to purchase wool from Arvine C. Wales. C-511 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1851-1855] Manchester [ ] John Hoy discusses settlement of claims against the estate of Thomas Noble. [one letter is addressed to Bradshaw & Wales.] C-512 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1863-1866] Loudonville [OH] Martin Huber discusses his payment of a note on land he purchased form Arvine C. Wales. C-513 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1854] Cleveland [OH] Hubly Hughes & Company inquire about collection of a note. C-514 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1878] Birmingham AL C.W. Hughes places an order for Clawson wheat. C-515 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] Washington County OH James Hull orders Clawson wheat. C-516 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1864] Akron OH Mrs. O.E. Humphrey requests admission of her son into Charity School, Kendal. C-517 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1851] Cleveland OH

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P. Hundy returns a note under protest for non-acceptance. C-518 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1854-1856] Hartford [CT] Hungerford & Cone request payment for a suit settled. C-519 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1855] Brantford Ontario A. Huntington provides information on the best varieties of grain & names people to whom Wales can write for samples. C-520 Wales, Arvine C. 5[1857-1863] New York [NY] Matilda Thomas Huntley discusses a legacy left her by her uncle. C-521 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1856] Canton [OH] George S. Hurford inquires about a stud horse owned by Arvine C. Wales. C-522 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1852-1862] Massillon & Cleveland [OH] H.B. Hurlbut discusses legal and financial maters. C-523 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1860-1867] Bolivar [OH] & New York [NY] C.B. Hurxthal recommends two children (possibly for Charity School) and gives prices for vitriol. C-524 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1852] Mason OH E. Hutchinson discusses a note to be paid. C-525 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1875] Wooster OH D.B. Ihrig will search for a missing brush. C-526 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1858] Coventry [OH] Margaret Ingham asks that her daughter by admitted to Charity School, Kendal. C-527 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1861] Cincinnati OH C.M. James discusses a draft on Arvine C. Wales. C-528 Wales, Arvine C. 5[1859-1861] Orrville [OH] Emma M. Jeffries requests admission for her sister and for several other children to Charity School, Kendal. C-529 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1853] Cleveland [OH] Henry N. Johnson requests payment for court costs on a case. C-530 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1849] Philadelphia [PA] T. & J. W. Johnson quotes prices on law books for sale. C-531 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1858] Massillon [OH] E. Jones offers property for sale to Arvine C. Wales.

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C-532 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1875] Waynesburg OH Robert Jones introduces a man who wishes to enter his son in CharitySchool, Kendal. C-533 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1873-1875] Delaware OH T.F. Joy discusses sheep he sold to Arvine C. Wales; he inquires about Wales’s political plans. C-534 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1878] Philadelphia [PA] Justice, Bateman & Company discuss the price of wool and its selling price. C-535 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1859] Cleveland OH C.I. Keeler recommends a boy for admission to Charity School, Kendal. C-536 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1857] Massillon [OH] J.S. Kelley discusses a payment of a note and a bill. C-537 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1853] Cleveland [OH] L. Kellogg requests that a boy be permitted to leave Charity School for a few days. C-538 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1854] Detroit MI Mrs. L.R. Kelsey requests that a boy be admitted to Charity School, Kendal. C-539 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] New Moorefield OH G.H. Kennedy places an order for Clawson wheat. C-540 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1853] Pittsburgh [PA] Thomas Kennedy Jr. discusses a note that he has protested. C-541 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] Elsah IL Jacob Kesler places an order for Clawson wheat. C-542 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1851] Cincinnati [OH] Samuel B. Keys sends a note for collection. C-543 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1857] Canton [OH] Kimball & Company discuss a shipment of barley. C-544 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1852] Haverhill MA A. Kimball & Company discuss a claim to be collected. C-545 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1857] Massillon [OH] J.A. King advised his father-in-law to settle out of court. C-546 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1852] New York [NY]

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Asa Kinne sends a form letter offering a commission for obtaining subscribers to his law compendium [2 enclosures of advertising material.] C-547 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1852] Massillon [OH] Michael Kister authorizes Wales to act for him in the matter of a mortgage. C-548 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] Canton [OH] A. Kitt requests information regarding interest on a Charity School fund note. C-549 Wales, Arvine C. 9[1851-1877] Canton & Columbus OH John H. Klippart discusses payment of money he owed. he comments on legislation before the Ohio General Assembly and asks Arvine C. Wales to serve on the State Board of Agriculture.[one letter is addressed to D.M. Bradshaw.] D-1 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1879] Washington D.C. R.S. Lacey comments on an article by Arvine C. Wales on the subject of sheep and requests further information. D-2 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1851] Richmond [ ] James D. Ladd gives terms on which he boards and services mares. D-3 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1872] Canton OH John Lahm writes gives his legal opinion on an act before the state legisture. D-4 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1862] Canton [OH] S. Lahm discusses payment of a note. D-5 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1875] Canton [OH] Mrs. S. Lahm informs Arvine C. Wales that her husband asks for more time to repay a Charity School claim. D-6 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1873] Canton OH George F. Laird requests a letter of recommendation for his application as an army paymaster. D-7 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1861] Canton OH John Laird sends an order for payment. D-8 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1852] Louisville OH E. Landon does not know how soon he can pay his bill. D-9 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1871] Loudonville OH John C. Larwill sends a petition and hopes the bill will pass the legislature. D-10 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1857] Gambier [OH]

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H.D. Lathrop reports that M.C. Baldwin is not doing well at Kenyon Grammar School.[Addressed to Mrs Wales, but Arvine C. Wales was not married at this time] D-11 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1856] Cleveland [OH] L.K. Lathrop recommends two children for admission to Charity School, Kendal. D-12 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1855] Toledo [OH] William Laughlin cannot pay the sum he owes to Charity School, Kendal. D-13 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] Greenfield OH Laughlin & Case order Clawson wheat. D-14 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] Cleveland OH M.J. Lawrence asks Arvine C. Wales to write an article for the Ohio Farmer on his method of steaming food for sheep. D-15 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1851] Philadelphia [PA] Charles Lawrie finally learned of Richard Imlay’s whereabouts, but he will not sign over a claim to land in Ohio. D-16 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1851] Massillon [OH] D.P. Leadbetter inquires about the status of a legal case. D-17 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] Amanda OH Isaac Lear orders Clawson wheat. D-18 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1872] Canton OH Edward A. Lee informs Arvine C. Wales that Mr. Abbot cannot accept Wales’s offer. D-19 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] Carrollton OH Thomas Lee orders seed wheat. D-20 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1860-1861] Navarre OH James E. Leeper requests admission of a girl to Charity School Kendal. D-21 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1854] Canton OH Leiter & Pool request that a note for payment be forwarded to them. D-22 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1874] Canton OH George S. Lester asks Arvine C. Wales to advise his mother regarding a dispute concerning railroad right to way on her land. D-23 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] Knowlesville NY O.S. Lewis inquires about Wales’s method of cooking feed for sheep. D-24 Wales, Arvine C, 2[1874-1875] Spottswood NJ

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William Lindsay offers two shepherd dogs for sale. D-25 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1858] Sandusky [OH] H.D. Lindsley advises on the planting of artichoke to reclaim swamp lands. D-26 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1869] Canton [OH] Livres Brothers & Company request payment on their bill. D-27 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1855] Oberlin OH Eliza Locke attests to her son’s character [Apparently he was an applicant to Charity School, Kendal] D-28 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] Alliance OH L.G. Logue request that Arvine C. Wales collect a debt for him. [Note for payment attached to letter.] D-29 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1864] Columbus [OH] A.D. Lord requests admission of a boy to Charity School, Kendal. D-30 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1857] Cuyahoga Falls [OH] Eliza Lord requests admission of her son to Charity School, Kendal. D-31 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1875] Malvern OH George Lucker requests admission of a boy to Charity School, Kendal. D-32 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1855-1856] Canton [OH] Arnold Lynch requests admission of several children to Charity School, Kendal. D-33 Wales, Arvine C. 2[no date] Clinton OH Cornelia A. Lyon inquires about admission of two children to Charity School, Kendal. D-34 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] Salineville OH Angus McBean orders Clawson wheat. D-35 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1860] Canal Fulton [OH] Rebecca McCadden makes application for a girl to Charity School, Kendal. D-36 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1879] Canal Fulton OH R.W. McCaughey requests information about hens on some property. D-37 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1856] Ashland [OH] Sam McClain inquires about some machinery for sale by Arvine C. Wales. D-38 Wales, Arvine C. 1[no date] [unknown] Samuel McClellan asks Arvine C. Wales to handle some legal business.

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D-39 Wales, Arvine C. 4[1860-1871] Canonsburg [PA] Ebenezer McClelland offers sheep for sale and discusses crops. D-40 Wales, Arvine C. 11[1868-1876] Canonsburg PA James McClelland discusses sheep and the purchase of other livestock from Arvine C. Wales. D-41 Wales, Arvine C. 10[1874-1876] Canonsburg PA McClelland Brothers discuss sheep they are selling to Wales, a dog they are obtaining for him and grain they are buying from him. D-42 Wales, Arvine C. 7[1852-1860] Cuyahoga Falls OH S. W. McClure discusses business matters and requests information on admission to Charity School, Kendal – [two letters are addressed to Bradshaw & Wales.] D-43 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1855] [unknown] George McCombs requests an extension of time on repayment of a loan. D-44 Wales, Arvine C. 4[1852-1854] Loudonville OH John McCormick discusses legal business, the sale of lots in Loudonville and the construction of a proposed railroad through Loudonville. D-45 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1876] Cincinnati [OH] J.M. McCullough & Son send a bill and request payment. D-46 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1854-1858] Pittsburgh [PA] William McCully & Company send a dog and informs Wales that they have a buyer for his barley. D-47 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1861] Ottawa OH David McCurdy discusses a note owed to Wales and gives news of the Clement family. D-48 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1857] Massillon [OH] S.C. McDonald request payment for a bill to the bearer. D-49 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1873] Detroit [Mich] McDonald & Company quote the current price for winter apples. D-50 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1873] Wooster OH McDonald & Company ask for the amount of their notes to Charity School and suggest that they be renewed. D-51 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] Sunbury OH S.B. McFarland orders Clawson wheat. D-52 Wales, Arvine C. 6[1874-1875] Dundee OH

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John Machan purchases sheep for Arvine C. Wales and sends trees and walnuts. D-53 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1852] New Philadelphia OH George W. McIlvaine gives information about the status of a legal case. D-54 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1881] Chillicothe OH William McKellar quotes the price at which he can supply crab apple trees. D-55 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1864] Marlboro NY Donald McMillan gives his qualifications to manage a farm and requests information on Wales’s needs. D-56 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1863] Cleveland OH Solomon D. McMillan reports that he has found someone who wishes to buy Wales’s lot. D-57 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1877] Bolivar [OH] E.P. McNeal orders Clawson wheat. D-58 Wales, Arvine C. 5[1855] Wooster [OH] John McSweeney discusses how best to handle a law case they are both involved in. D-59 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1853] Washington [DC] I.W. Magill gives advice in a law case involving a pension. D-60 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1856] Claridon OH George Manley inquires about farm machinery for sale by Arvine C. Wales. D-61 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1874] Youngstown OH R.P. Manning wishes to borrow money. D-62 Wales, Arvine C. 5[1868-1869] Boston [MA] Manning, Howland & Luce discuss wool and sheepskins which they are seeling for Arvine C. Wales. D-63 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1864] Akron [OH] Lydia Ann Mary is ready to bring her son to Charity School, Kendal. D-64 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1852-1853] Springfield [OH] S. Mason will check regarding charges against a young man. D-65 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1878] Massillon OH Massillon City Coal Company requests payment of Wales’s coal bill. D-66 Wales, Arvine C. 5[1873-1874] Springfield OH P.P. Mast & Company request payment for a cultivator bought by Arvine C. Wales, giving information and prices on other farm machinery.

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C-67 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1855] Cleveland [OH] Joseph Masury recommends Suffolks as the best pigs. D-68 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1863] Salem OH M.A. Mathers requests admission for a child to Charity School, Kendal . D-69 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1863] Springdale IA John Mattinson discusses a legacy. D-70 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1878] Chicago [IL] S.J. Medill lists commission men at the stock yards and provides the address of Joseph Medill. D-71 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1856-1857] Canton [OH] William Medill considers renting property from Arvine C. Wales. D-72 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1852] New York [NY] J.C. Meeker & Herbert discuss settlement of a claim. D-73 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1854] Mount Healthy OH Peter Melendy gives prices of different breeds of pigs for sale. D-74 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1859] Mt. Pleasant OH Cyrus Mendenhall discusses placement of several boys in Charity School, Kendal. D-75 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1852] Canton [OH] S. Meyer asks Arvine C. Wales to pay a draft. D-76 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1850] Akron [OH] J.C. Michener gives information on a main’s financial status. D-77 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1864] Canal Dover [OH] Catherine Miller requests that her clothes be sent to her as she must care for her mother and is unable to return to Kendal. D-78 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1878] Albion IA George S. Miller orders seed wheat. D-79 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1866] Canton [OH] John K. Miller wishes to pay off a note held by Arvine C. Wales. D-80 Wales, Arvine C. 1[nodate] Cleveland [OH] Mrs. M.D. Miller wishes to place a boy in Charity School, Kendal. D-81 Wales, Arvine C. 8[1854-1856] Cleveland & Toledo [OH]

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S.J. Miller & Company discuss settlement of several claims. D-82 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1881] Moundsville WV Samuel Miller acknowledges an order for 500 crab apple trees and gives directions for planting. D-83 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1850] Glen Cove & New York [NY] Joseph K. Milnor discusses the sale of property in Massillon. D-84 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1852] Columbus [OH] William Miner does not yet have the figures on the court costs. D-85 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1863] Philadelphia [PA] Tyndale Mitchell explains that the set of china sold to Wales did not contain a teapot and certain other pieces, and quotes prices for these pieces. D-86 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1855] Fearing Twp, Washington County OH Sarah Monett discusses admission of her son to Charity School, Kendal. D-87 Wales, Arvine C. 6[1863-1873] Waynesburg OH John C. Mong recommends Adam Heldenbrand as superintendent of Charity School, Kendal. He requests notary public forms and offers to support Wales’s candidacy for State Senate. D-88 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1852] Massillon [OH] Z.H. Monroe asks if he is entitled to a witness fee and travel expenses. D-89 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1881] Pleasant Ridge OH S.W. Mooney cannot meet Arvine C. Wales’s demand for crab apple trees, but will try to find some for him. D-90 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1878?] Chicago [IL] W.D. Moore asks for Wale’s advice on sheep breeding. D-91 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1860] Winchester IL E.R. More requests admission of a boy to Charity School, Kendal. D-92 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1855] Mount Fordham [ ] Lewis G. Morris quotes prices of his for sale pigs and sheep. D-93 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1857] Baughman OH D. Morrow requests that a child be admitted to Charity School, Kendal. He also asks for an extension on a loan. D-94 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1878] Polk OH N. Munhollon orders wheat and apologizes for a mistake on a money order.

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D-95 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1860] Fredericksburg OH Jane A. Murray returns an application form to Charity School, Kendal. D-96 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1853] Brokensord [KS] David Mutchelknaus will answer questions and pay the debt owed. D-97 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1860] Milton OH D.B. Myandt testifies concerning an applicant to Charity School, Kendal. D-98 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1860] Cleveland [OH] Addison Myers advises on the benefits and hazards of gas lighting and offers to sell Arvine C. Wales a tombstone. D-99 Walese, Arvine C. 1[1858] Canton [OH] H.H. Myers will come to see Arvine C. Wales on Monday about his account. D-100 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1850] Philadelphia [PA] Jonathan L. Newbold sends an affidavit concerning some land. D-101 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1860] Canal Dover [OH] J.W. Newburgh asks that the belongings of a former Charity School student be sent to her. D-102 Wales, Arvine C. 16[1850-1855] Cleveland [OH] J.T. Newton discusses various law cases and claim settlements. D-103 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1853] Lockport [ ] L.H. Nicholls inqures about several claims handled by Carlter & Hurlbut. D-104 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1852] Pittsburgh PA T.A. Noble thanks Arvine C. Wales for help in a business matter. D-105 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1876] Todds Point [ ] Thomas Noble asks to borrow money against his land. D-106 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1854] Loudonville OH John Norris asks for a deed to property purchased from Arvine Wales. D-107 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1853-1856] Dover & Cleveland [OH] North, French & Sterling inquire about claims to be collected. [One letter is addressed to Bradshaw & Wales] D-108 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1850-1851] Buffalo [NY] Charles D. Norton discusses several legal claims. [One letter is addressed to Hurlbut & Wales]

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D-109 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1852] New York [NY] Norton, Butler & Hoyt enclose an affidavit regarding a claim. D-110 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1856] Pittsburgh [PA] Ohio & Pennsylvania Railroad Company inform Wales of their consolidation with another railroad. D-111 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1849-1850] Cambridge [ ] & Cincinnati [OH] M.W. Oliver asks advice about a case and announces the opening of his law office. D-112 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1864-1865] Ashland [OH] Osborne & Curtis discuss settlement of a debt owed to Charity School, Kendal. D-113 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1854] Navarre [OH] J.D. Otis discusses affidavits & settlement of claims. D-114 Wales, Arvine C. 15[1851-1857] Akron [OH] Edward Oviatt discusses legal cases and recommends a child for admission to Charity School, Kendal. [One letter addressed to Bradshaw & Wales.] D-115 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] Albany [NY] John E. Page acknowledges Wales’s order for new suits. D-116 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1878] Shreve OH B.H. Palmer will buy wheat from Wales, but at a lower price than asked. D-117 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1851] Ann Arbor MI Franklin L. Parker enquires about a man who lives in Massillon. [the letter addressed to Jarvis & Wales] D-118 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1856-1857] Cleveland [OH] C.H. Parsons discusses purchase & sale of books by Arvine C. Wales. D-119 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1851] Buffalo [NY] James A. Parsons declines to act as executor of a will. D-120 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1849-1852] Elyria & Cleveland [OH] Parsons & Company discuss books ordered by Arvine C. Wales. D-121 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1856] Loudonville OH Charles Paste wants to place a fence between his and Wales’s land. D-122 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1854] Strasburg OH James Patterson inquires about payment of a claim against an estate.

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D-123 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1875] Canton OH John Patton sends payment of barley. D-124 Wales, Arvine C. 9[1856-1862] Parkman [OH] A.B. Payne discusses money owed by him to Wales, and the need for repairs on land he is leasing from Wales. D-125 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1853] Streetsboro [OH] A.M. Pease thinks he can find a pair of oxen for Arvine C. Wales. D-126 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1872-1874] Massillon [OH] Anson Pease asks that Wales find him a hotel room in Columbus; he asks for information about ownership of some lots in Massillon. D-127 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1864] West Irvine IA B.A. Peck inquires about a teaching post at Charity School, Kendal. D-128 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1856] Hartford [CT] Charles E. Perkins gives the time of T.C. Perkins’s return to Hartford. D-129 Wales, Arvine C. 5[1856] Hartford [CT] T.C. Perkins writes regarding disposition of osme stock in Thomas Rotch’s estate. D-130 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1874] Glenmore Saw Mills, WV G. Grant Peterkin answer Wales’s ad for the purchase of a shepherd dog. D-131 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1859] New York [NY] Russell Phelps discusses settlement of a mortgage. D-132 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1854] [unknown] Benjamin Pike & Sons asks for further specifications on the glass jar Wales has ordered. D-133 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1855-1862] Salem [OH] M.B. Pinkham requests admission for several children to Charity School, Kendal. D-134 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] Shelby MI A. Pittenger informs Wales of the taxes due on his land in Michigan. D-135 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1874] Shelby MI T.H. Pittenger informs Arvine C. Wales of the amount of taxes on his Michigan property. D-136 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] Pittsburgh PA Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne & Chicago Railways Company send a dividend check to Charity School, Kendal. D-137 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1859] Mt Union Alliance OH

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J.E. Pollock wishes to get his nephew admitted to Charity School, Kendal. D-138 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1856] Canton OH Joseph Pool inquires about ownership of some land. D-139 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1874] [unknown] Henry Porter asks if Wales has any sheep he wants clipped. D-140 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1858] Columbus OH William Porter requests admission for two boys to Charity School, Kendal. D-141 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1853-1858] Cleveland [OH] S.B. & F.J. Presntiss discusses collection of a claim. D-142 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1857-1875] New Lisbon OH B. Pritchard discusses insurance policies. D-143 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1854-1856] Philadelphia PA Pumroy, Caldwell & Company request collection of a claim. [one letter is address to Bradshaw & Wales.] D-144 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1859] Canal Dover [OH] C.C. Quantrill requests that her sons be admitted to Charity School, Kendal. D-145 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1854] New York [NY] & Massillon [OH] E. Raffensperger discusses settlement of a claim. D-146 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1858] Columbus [OH] D.A. Randall requests admission of two children to Charity School, Kendal. D-147 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1856] Cortland Village [ ] Henry S. Randall gives his views on the best varieties of sheep and describes what he has for sale. D-148 Wales, Arvine C. 1[no date] New York [NY] J.S. Rarey does not have time to go into detail by letter. D-149 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1855-1871] Canton [OH] Jonathan F. Raynolds recommends a child for Charity School, Kendal and asks Wales to take care of some business concerning stock. D-150 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1856] Canton [OH] Madison Raynolds states the price at which he will buy barley. D-151 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1851-1853] New York [NY] J.E. Read discusses legal matters being handled by Arvine C. Wales.

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D-152 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1858] Nashville [ ] John Red asks Wales if he wants to rent out his farm. D-153 Wales, Arvine C. 7[1851-1857] Elyria & Cleveland [OH] R. Redinton writes about books ordered by Arvine C. Wales. D-154 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1875] Kendal [OH] Newton Redman authorizes payment of a debt. D-155 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1855] Massillon [OH] I Reed requests admission for a boy to Charity School, Kendal. D-156 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1871] Massillon OH A friend of James W. Reed who is relocating from Tennessee wishes to rent land from Arvine C. Wales. D-157 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1859] Des Moines IA W.A. Reed pays part of his debt. D-158 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1852] Greentown [ ] D. Reifschneider reports that a legal judgment has been paid. D-159 Wales, Arvine C. 5[1850-1853] Buffalo [NY] J.L. Reynolds discusses settlement of legal claims. [One letter is addressed to Hurlbut & Wales.] D-160 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1851] Buffalo [NY] Reynolds & Deshler discusses collection of legal claims. [One letter is addressed to Hurlbut & Wales] D-161 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1852] New Castle OH S.M. Rich asks Arvine C. Wales to undertake the collection of a note. D-162 Wales, Arvine C. 1[no date] Cleveland [OH] Helen Richards asks Arvine C. Wales to take care of several bills for her. D-163 Wales, Arvine C. 1[ no date] New Philadelphia [OH] M.C. Richards requests admission for two children to Charity School, Kendal. D-164 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1875] Massillon [OH] T.R. Richmond sends tax money for Arvine C. Wales to forward. D-165 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1856] Limaville [ ] W.C. Richmond discusses land for sale to Arvine C. Wales.

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D-166 Wales, Arvine C. 4[1855-1856] New Bedford [MA] Barton Richetson asks Arvine C. Wales to collect money due an estate. D-167 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1878] Massillon [OH] C.F. Ricks discusses a bill to be paid by Charity School, Kendal. D-168 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1873] Akron [OH] Charles Rinehart settles the amount due on the sale of real estate owned by Mrs. Wales. D-169 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1878] Putnam County, GA T.S. Robins orders Clawson wheat. D-170 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1875] Canal Fulton OH C.W. Robinson discusses a wheat transaction. D-171 Wales, Arvine C. 1[no date] Columbus [OH] Hannah Robinson asks that her daughter be admitted to Charity School, Kendal. D-172 Wales, Arvine C. 4[1876] Fulton NY E.W. Ross & Company make admustments concerning a cutter thought to be defective by Arvine C. Wales. D-173 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1863] Cleveland [OH] E.C. Rouse advises on the sale possibilities of a piece of real estate in Cleveland. D-174 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] Independence OH I.A. Ruby orders Clawson wheat. D-175 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1852] Buffalo NY A.Rumsey discusses settlement of a claim.[One letter is addressed to Hurlbut & Wales.] D-176 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1872] Seville OH D.L. St. John asks about property Arvine C. Wales wishes to buy. D-177 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1854] Cincinnati [OH] Ann Sanderson asks Wales to handle a business transaction concerning her son’s estate. D-178 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1871-1878] Canton OH James A. Saxton discusses finanacial transactions and sends a petition in favor of a bill in the Ohio legislature. D-179 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1855-1877] Canton OH Louis Schaefer discusses a deposition, and a mortage held by Arvine Wales I. D-180 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1868] Akron OH Ferd Schmader asks for samples & quotes the price he pays for barley.

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D-181 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1856] Columbus OH Schouler & Company send a bill for subscription to Ohio State Journal. D-182 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1868] Loudonville [OH] Andrew J. Scott asks for an extension of time on payment for land. D-183 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1856] [unknown] B.F. Seaton & Company request payment of Arvine C. Wales’s debt. D-184 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1853] Massillon [OH] I.H. Seaton sends a copy of a note he served on George Zeilly. [no salutation, but note on reverse in Wales’s hand.] D-185 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1875] Limaville OH J.M. Sebrell requests admission for two boys to Charity School, Kendal. D-186 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1873] Upper Sandusky OH Seider & Beidler quotes prices on wagons and offers to repair Wales’s wagon. D-187 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1854] Massillon OH C.W. Sence asks Arvine C. Wales to collect a bill. D-188 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1851] New York [NY] J. & J. Seymour & Company acknowledge receipt of a check. D-189 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1881] Augusta [ ] H.M. Shaw & Company quote the price of crab apple trees. D-190 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1871] Cleveland OH Henry S. Sherman discusses the status of a counterfeiting case. D-191 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1855] Canton [OH] J.B. Shollenbarger reconneds two girls for admission to Charity School, Kendal. [one letter is written as a postscript to a letter from Betsey M. Cowles to Ira Allen.] D-192 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1853] Roscoe [OH] Charles R. Shreve gives information about a Coshocton County resident. D-193 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1868] Salem OH L.B. Silver offers white turkeys for sale. D-194 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1855] Akron [OH] Lucy Jane Smetts asks if her niece will be accepted into Charity School, Kendal. D-195 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1856-1857] Holmes County [OH]

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Christian Smith complains about the tenant on Arvine C. Wales’s farm. D-196 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1868] New York [NY] H.E. Smith describes the types and prices of clothes washers his firm manufactures. D-197 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1861] Warren [ ] J.T. Warren has sold a pump to Arvine C. Wales; he asks for either return or payment of the pump. D-198 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1854-1857] Bolivar [OH] J.V. Smith discuss a deposition and costs for a case handled by Arvine C. Wales. D-199 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1855] Uniontown [OH] J.W. Smith recommends a boy for admission to Charity School, Kendal. D-200 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1852] Loudonville [OH] N.W. Smurr asks Wales to collect a note for him. D-201 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1867] Philadelphia [PA] Southwick, Sheble & Company report on sales of Wales’s wool. D-202 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1878] Effingham IL George Spraker orders Clawson wheat. D-203 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1851-1856] Rochester [OH] R. Sprankle discusses several legal cases. [one letter is addressed to Hurlbut & Wales.] D-204 Wales, Arvine C 2[1852] Canton [OH] A.J. Stahl discusses legal cases. D-205 Wales, Arvine C. 5[1873-1877] Cleveland OH B.H. Stair & Company acknowledge receipt of apples and inform on sales, quoting the prices of beans and grass and offering advise on the sale of lambs. D-206 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1858] Cleveland [OH] J. Stair & Son ship turnips seed and orchard grass seed. D-207 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1860] Maximo OH John Steel recommends a boy for admission to Charity School, Kendal. D-208 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1874] Greensburg PA William Steel offers a shepherd dog for sale. D-209 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1852] Maumee City [OH] Denison Steele discusses court costs for a legal case.

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D-210 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1871-1872] Massillon OH Charles Steese discusses payment of a note and gives information on a man from Akron. D-211 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1875] Boston [MA] Edward Steese gives wool prices and advice for shipment. D-212 Wales, Arvine C. 24[1857-1866] Cleveland [OH] H.S. Stevens discusses rent and taxes for a lot in Cleveland leased from Arvine C. Wales. D-213 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1855] Brantford [Canada] Douglas Stevenson & Company reply to a request from Arvine C. Wales to purchase peas. D-214 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1874] New York [NY] A.T. Stewart & Company send samples and prices of their goods and instructions for ordering. D-215 Wales, Arvine C. 47 + 1 enclosure Loudonville [OH] George H. Stewart reports on sale of lots in Loudonville and discusses farm business. D-216 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1855] Canton [OH] H. Stidger inquires about the price of the hay that Arvine C. Wales has for sale. D-217 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1852] Canal Dover OH Jacob S. Stirling discusses a mortgage on his land. D-218 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1856] Loudonville [OH] A. Stockman wishes to purchase a lot owned by Wales in Loudonville. D-219 Wales, Arvine C. 4[1855-1857] New Philadelphia OH H.T. Stockwell wishes to buy some pigs. He also reports on court cases and requests admission for a girl into Charity School, Kendal. D-220 Wales, Arvine C. 4 letters + 1 bill [1872-1873] New York [NY] George H. Story replys to criticism of his portrait of Eliza Wales. D-221 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1857] Canal Fulton [OH] Samuel Stover would like to exchange one of his Essax pigs for one of Wales’s Suffolk pigs. D-222 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1873] Cleveland [OH] W.S. Streator sends Wales a railway pass and apologizes for the previous pass error. D-223 Wales, Arvine C. 7[1852] Pittsburgh [PA] J.D. Stuart & Company give instructions for collection of a debt.

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D-224 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1875] South Bend IN Studebaker Brothers Manufacturing Company quote prices for farm wagons. D-225 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1856] Canton [OH] S. Surbrug discusses fees in a court case. D-226 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1875] Geneva NY Robert J. Swan acknowledges payment for wheat ordered by Wales and advises of shipment. D-227 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1854] Columbus [OH] N.H. Swayne discusses legal business. D-228 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1854] Columbus [OH] Swayne & Baker report on the outcome of a court case. D-229 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1875] Hopedale OH James Taggart answers Wales’s inquiry about sheep for sale in his area. D-230 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] Woodbury NJ Jonathan C. Tatum asks for further particulars on Wales’s method of steaming fodder for cattle and urges him to write some articles on it. D-231 Wales, Arvine C. 4[1863] Springdale IA Lawrie Tatum discusses money due to Joseph Bowman and his children through settlement of Isaac Bowman’s estate. D-232 Wales, Arvine C. 1[no date] [unknown] A.A. Taylor quotes prices for clover seed. D-233 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1854-1856] Fox Lake WI Allen Taylor urges Arvine C. Wales to collect and send money due him. D-234 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1860] Salem [OH] Ann C. Taylor asks if her boy will be admitted to Charity School, Kendal. D-235 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1858-1861] Philadelphia [PA] George W. Taylor discusses purchase of sugar and a subscription to a magazine. D-236 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1858] Holmsel NJ J.C. Taylor gives advice on raising sheep and quotes prices for sheep he wishes to sell. D-237 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1854] Albany NY J.V.C. Teller expresses surprise at notification of a note against him. D-238 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] Dublin OH

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I.M. Thomas orders Clawson wheat. D-239 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1858] New York [NY] Matilda Thomas gives instructions concerning a legacy. D-240 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1855] Atwater [ ] Newton Thomas inquires about the possibility of receiving the money about which he previously inquired. D-241 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1869] Cuyahoga Falls [OH] Katie E. Thompson requests admission for her two children to Charity School, Kendal. D-242 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1874] Mineral Ridge [ ] William Thomson did not receive Arvine C. Wales’s letter while in Scotland; he asked a friend to look for a dog for Wales. D-243 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1853] Syracuse [NY] Thorp, Smith, Hanchett & Company can supply peach trees next fall if Wales will indicate the varieties he wants. D-244 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1858-1863] [unknown] J.S. Tilden discusses financial and property transactions. D-245 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1858] Elyria [OH] Toms and Wootton quote prices on Southdown and Leicester sheep. D-246 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1865] New Brighton PA Milo A. Townsend inquires about admission for three children to Charity School, Kendal. D-247 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1860] Alliance [OH] Enock Treeve gives instructions from Marlboro Monthly Meeting regarding the care of the Quaker cemetery in Kendal. D-248 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1855-1871] Columbus [OH] J.W. Underhill asks for information about a legal case and inquires aobut the terms of office of trustiees of the Charity School, Kendal. D-249 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1858-1866] Hustisford WI Edwin F. Underwood encloses money in payment of interest due on a note, D-250 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1856] Washington D.C. U.S. Patent Office acknowledges receipt of his caveat on an improved reaping machine. D-251 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1875] Mt. Pleasant OH I.T. Updegraff refers Arvine C. Wales’s inquiry about sheep to another party.

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D-252 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1854] Clermont [ ] J.P. Upham discusses Wales’s purchase of a pair of Suffolk pigs. D-253 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1852] New Lisbon [OH] William Upham discusses a case and asks for a retainer fee. D-254 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1851] Akron [OH] William H. Upson discusses books Arvine C. Wales wishes to sell. D-255 Wales, Arvine C. 7[1875-1879] Winchester KY William C. Van Meter tries to obtain a horse for Wales and inquires about the purchase of merino sheep. D-256 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1852] New York [NY] Veghte & Bergh discuss a bill they wish collected for them. D-257 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1878] Topeka KS A.C. Waddell discusses pointers and setter dogs and inquires about a shepherd dog Wales has for sale. D-258 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1873] Rhinebeck NY C.J. Wainwright quotes prices of Southdown sheep he has for sale. D-259 Wales, Arvine C. 6[1851-1855] Toledo [OH] M.R. Waite discusses legal matters he is handling for Arvine C. Wales. D-260 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1853] [Washington DC] L.P. Waldo replies to Arvine C. Wales’s request for information about a client’s land bounty claim. D-261 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1851] Cincinnati [OH] Timothy Walker replies to Wales’s inquiry about the payments of alimony in a divorce case. D-262 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1866] Lisbon IA Benjamin Wallick asks Wales for a loan. D-263 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1857] Dunganno OH Morris Walton requests admission for a girl to Charity School, Kendal. D-264 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1852-1853] Navarre [OH] William L. Wann explains his inability to pay some money owed to Arvine C. Wales. D-265 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1860] McGreger’s Landing IA Maria (Bahney) Wanzer asks if there is money coming from her grandmother’s estate.

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D-266 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1856-1857] Pittsburgh [PA] James Wardrop answers Arvine C. Wales’s inquiries about pipe and drainage tile. D-267 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1876] Philadelphia [PA] John G. Warwick is astounded at the low sale price his wool has fetched. D-268 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1858] Philadelphia [PA] George W. Watson ships road sulkey and hopes it is satisfactory. D-269 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1857] Massillon OH Joseph Watson encloses a letter quoting the price of peas and asks Wales if he should send for some. D-270 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1864] Pittsburgh [PA] M.W. Watson advises Wales on the handling of litigation and gives news of family. D-271 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1873] Mechanicstown OH G.C. Walsh asks that Arvine C. Wales use his influence to get a young man admitted to medical school. D-272 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1876] Bryn Mawr [PA] A.H. Weld & Company describe the cider press for sale by the firm, and quote prices. D-273 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1852-1853] Massillon [OH] & New York [NY] Hiram B. Wellman discusses cases being handled by Arvine C. Wales. D-274 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1876] Beach City OH Welty & Shetler discuss corn they are obtaining for Arvine C. Wales. D-275 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1874] Massillon [OH] J.B. Wert sends a letter of recommendation for a workman. D-276 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1855-1856] Philadelphia [PA] Joseph Wharton inquires about lots in Massillon owned by his father. D-277 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1860] [Waynesburg OH] John Whitacre discusses land Wales had surveyed and asks for clarification of his description. D-278 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1857] Ashland OH M.White requests admission of a boy to Charity School, Kendal. D-279 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1872] Adams NY Rufus P. White describes the thoroughbred horses he has for sale. D-280 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] New York [NY]

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H.M. Whitehead has a yearling bull he will sell to Arvine C. Wales. D-281 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1878] Springfield OH Whiteley, Fassler & Kelly thanks Wales for his article on fodder corn, testimonial to their reapers, and offering to supply him with a machine at a special price. D-282 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1852-1875] Columbus & Canton [OH] J.N. Whiting sends several notes for collection and agrees to sell oats to Wales. D-283 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1851-1852] [Washington DC] Elisha Whittlesey discusses papers for land owned by Maria Milnor & Thomas Rotch. . D-284 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1878] Piqua OH John W. Widney requests a sample of Clawson wheat. D-285 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1860] Twinsburg OH A.H. Wilcox requests admission for a boy into Charity School, Kendal. D-286 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1871-1873] Canton OH M.B. Wilcox sends a list of names to Wales. [apparently for campaigns]; he also sends a bill for services. D-287 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1855-1856] Painesville [OH] Eli Wilder discusses an account owed him by Arvine Wales and Arvine C. Wales. D-288 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1866] Sandusky [OH] A.M. Wilkinson requests admission for a boy to Charity School, Kendal. D-289 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] Smithville OH John Willaman asks if Wales received his statement of accounts, and if Wales would buy a mortgage. D-290 Wales, Arvine C. 4[1856-1858] Damascoville [OH] Edward Williams discusses admission of several children to Charity Schoool, Kendal. D-291 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1865] Columbus OH G.W. Williams knows Mr. Duley and his wife well and will vouch for their character. D-292 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1880] Lewis Center OH R.K. Willis wishes to know more about Wales’s methods of handling fodder corn for livestock. D-293 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1852] Canton [OH] Wilmer Brothers & Company arranged a note and ask Arvine C. Wales to surrender it. D-294 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1851-1871] Washington PA

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David S. Wilson explains Pennsylvania law regarding wills and asks for copies of the Ohio Geological Survey. D-295 Wales, Arvine C. 5[1854] Malden MA George W. Wilson discusses pigs he is selling to Arvine C. Wales. D-296 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1878] Gambier [OH] H.C. Wilson orders Clawson wheat. D-297 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1857] Akron OH J.S. Wilson recommends a girl for admission to Charity School, Kendal. D-298 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1875] Millport [OH] James A. Wilson informs Arvine C. Wales that as the mine has shut down for the winter, wooden props will not be delivered. D-299 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1852] [unknown] John Wilson gives information about land certificates. D-300 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1855] Wheeling WV John Winter recommends a boy for admission to Charity School, Kendal. D-301 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1852] Orange [ ] P.C. Wolf & Company discusses payment of a claim [one letter addressed to Hurlbut & Wales.] D-302 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1856] Taylorville IL William Wolff discusses money he thinks is due his father’s estate from Thomas Noble. D-303 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1854] New Bedford MA Charles Wood discusses payument of a note. D-304 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1874] Spring Station KY William Wright offers a shepherd dog for sale. D-305 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] Catawba [ ] John W. Yeazell orders Clawson wheat. D-306 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] Chardon OH W.H. Young gives information regarding the recording of a mortgage to Charity School, Kendal. D-307 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1850] Rochester NY S.S. Zowne discusses a claim Arvine C. Wales is attempting to collect. D-308 Wales, Arvine C. 70[1847-1874] [various]

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This correspondence of Arvine C. Wales is addressed to other people and passed on to Wales or his law partners for action.[enclosures with three letters] D-309 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1873] Columbus OH William Adair thinks Wales has a good chance of being returned to the Senate, and urges him to announce his candidacy immediately. D-310 Wales, Arvine C. 4[1871-1873] Canton OH Ira M Allen discusses Wales’s chance for election to the Ohio legislature. D-311 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1859] Auburn [ ] Helen Alliney details the circumstances of a friend and asks for help for her. D-312 Wales, Arvine C. 4[1849-1859] Massillon & Gambier OH Lorin Andrews asks Wales to buy scientific apparatus for Union School. He also gives information about progress of Collins Baldwin at Kenyan College. D-313 Wales, Arvine C. 6[1863-1864] Cleveland & Hudson [OH] Frank S. Baldwin informs about life at school in Hudson. D-314 Wales, Arvine C. 15[1857-1860] Gambier OH, Enon PA, Cleveland OH M. Collins Baldwin discusses his studies at Kenyon College including financial difficulties and dissatisfaction with work in Cleveland. D-315 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1864] Cincinnati [OH] Pomeroy Baldwin cannot get a job and asks for money to take a course in bookkeeping. D-316 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1871] Canton OH William Barber asks for Arvine C. Wales’s support for a bill in the Ohio legislature. D-317 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1877-1878] Painesville OH M.B. Bateham gives advice on the care of evergreens and discusses fertility of soil. D-318 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1873] Massillon OH Edwin Bayliss is gratified at his nomination to the commission but must decline because of pressing business responsibilities. D-319 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1871-1872] Massillon OH A.F. Beach comments on a proposed legislation regarding canals and railroads. D-320 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1852] Murphy NC William Beal describes the agriculture and resources of his locality. D-321 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1855-1856] Massillon [OH] D.C. Blood invites students of Charity School, Kendal to a Sunday school festival. He also suggests joint purchase of some willow trees.

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D-322 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1873] Akron [OH] H.V. Bronson gives his views on the management of the Ohio Canal. D-323 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1856] Cleveland [OH] Thomas Brown thanks Arvine C. Wales for his comments and lists proposed improvements to the Ohio Farmer. D-324 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1857] [unknown] Amos Burden suggests candidates for a run for office in the area. D-325 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1872] Cincinnati [OH] Robert Clarke describes the educational plight of black children in the area and suggests that Arvine C. Wales try to introduce legislation to help them. D-326 Wales, Arvine C. 1[no date] Ottawa [OH] R.S. Clement gives news of family. D-327 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1873] Minerva [OH] Theodore Clemenz requests a copy of a bill in the Ohio Legislature. D-328 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1859] Pleasant Plain IA Albert M. Coffin asks for a box of bedding and other goods to be sent to him, D-329 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1880-1882] Newark OH L.P. Coman discusses the state fair. D-330 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1856-1857] Canton & Hopedale OH Betsy M. Cowles inquires about Arvine C. Wales’s health. D-331 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1872] Akron [OH] William M. Cunningham urges Wales to support a bill in the legislature. D-332 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1849] Boston [MA] S.S. Cushing advises Arvine C. Wales to read certain law books. D-333 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1881] Cleveland OH John E. Darby discusses a deer head sent to him by mistake. D-334 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1871] Massillon OH Thomas H. Davis discusses passage of a law affecting coal miners [resolution attached to one letter.] D-335 Wales, Arvine C. 1[no date] Columbus OH Mr. and Mrs William Dennison invite Arvine C. Wales to their daughter’s wedding.

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D-336 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1863] [unknown] William M. Dickson discusses an upcoming election. D-337 Wales, Arvine C. 10[1871-1876] Massillon OH A.S. Duley discusses politics and the finances of Charity School, Kendal. D-338 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] Rockville MO George W. Duley gives news of his brother and discusses farm crops. D-339 Wales, Arvine C. 1 + 2 enclosures[1853] Washington [D.C.] M.P. Fillmore apologizes because his father does not write letters of introduction, but encloses one from Edward Everett, Secretary of State. D-340 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1872] Baltimore MD William F. Focke suggests that Arvine C. Wales try to introduce legislation to reimburse soldiers for forfeited bounties. D-341 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1848] Ravenna [OH] James M. Folger discusses politics, abolition and mutual friends. D-342 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1857-1879] Ravenna [OH] & Annapolis [MD] William M. Folger describes a journey and apologizies for a misunderstanding. D-343 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1875-1878] Wea IN A.W. Fox describes farming methods in Indiana and discusses politics. D-344 Wales, Arvine C. 4[1875-1877] [unknown] D.L. Gans discusses his success in growing millet. He asks about Wales’s purchase of sheep and recommends a boy for admission to Charity School, Kendal. D-345 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1857] [unknown] Grammar School students invite Arvine C. Wales to a program being given at the school. D-346 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1872] Canton [OH] Elijah P. Grant suggests changes in a bill introduced in the Ohio Senate. D-347 Wales, Arvine C. 15[1855-1869] Cleveland [OH] & Leavenworth KS Eleanor A.G. Griswold describes life in Kansas, and details William Clark Quantrill’s raid into Lawrence, Kansas (a town that long supported the abolition of slavery)on August 21, 1863 during the Civil War. D-348 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1854] Marshall [MI] James Hadwin cannot comply with Arvine C. Wales’s request and has a good farm which will bring more profit. D-349 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1873-1876] Plain Township [Stark County OH]

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Josiah Hartzell sends a political clipping announcing his candidacy for Congress.[Clipping enclosed with one letter] D-350 Wales, Arvine C. 8[1858-1877] Massillon, Painesville & Columbus [OH] Thomas W. Harvey discusses politics, describes a school at Painesville and mentions a book he has for sale. D-351 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1872] West Brookfield [OH] Daniel Hemperly assesses Arvine C. Wales’s qualifications for the Ohio Legislature and his chances of winning another term. D-352 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] Economy [PA] Henrici & Lenz send Wales wine in gratitude for his hospitality. D-353 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1871] Massillon OH John Hoskin urges changes in the law for open season on game birds. D-354 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1873] Canal Fulton OH D.L. Houseley requests a copy of the State Agricultural Report. D-355 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1874] Massillon OH Sara Hoxworth requests Wales’s advice and help in obtaining a government cherkship. D-356 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1870] Oneida [OH] George Hull urges an amendment to the game law to prohibit killing game for profit. D-357 Wales, Arvine C. 6[1852-1875] Oneida [OH] P.C. Hull asks Wales to attend to a claim for him. He comments on railroad legislation, acknowledges receipt of a geological report and discusses Wales’s chances of re-election. D-358 Wales Arvine C. 1[1871] Cleveland OH John Hutchins urges Arvine C. Wales to support the funding of the Ohio Geological Survey. D-359 Wales, Arvine C. 5[1848-1849] Claremont NH Dwight Jarvis gives directions for purchasing issues of a periodical and discusses legal matters. D-360 Wales, Arvine C. 12[1848-1872] Massillon [OH] Kent Jarvis discusses plans for the Massillon Cemetery, and asks for help in reappointment to the Penitentiary Commission. D-361 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1871-1872] Minerva OH John F. Jerome discusses Perdue’s chances for a seat in the Ohio Legislature and Wales’s possible run for Congress,

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D-362 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1871] Massillon [OH] Edmond A. Jones asks if a bill to change the liquor laws has been presented to the state legislature. D-363 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1872] Sherrodsville OH Jacob Justus urges Arvine C. Wales to support legislation to construct a railroad through Carroll County. D-364 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1875] Cadiz OH Samuel Knox discusses Arvine C. Wales’s and the Republican Party’s chances of carrying the next election. D-365 Wales, Arvine C. 8 letters + 1 enclosure[1870-1874] Canton OH J.G. Lester discusses matters before the state legislature and urges Arvine C. Wales to run for state senator. D-366 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1875] Columbus OH John Little discusses possible candidates for governor and lieutenant governor and encourages Wales to consider running for lieutenant governor. D-367 Wales, Arvine C. 15 letters + 1 enclosure[1854-1877] Cuyahoga Falls & Tallmadge [OH] Gaylord McClelland discusses farm crops and livestock. D-368 Wales, Arvine C. 25[1854-1859] Cuyahoga Falls & Munroe Falls [OH] William McClelland discusses contemporary Ohio politics and family matters.. D-369 Wales Arvine C. 2[1873] Massillon OH B. McCue inquires about the status of a mine inspection bill and wonders if he might obtain a post as an inspector if the bill passes. D-370 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1872] Canal Fulton [OH] Finley P. McGrew has canvassed the miners and thinks Arvine C. Walese has a good chance of being elected in his district. D-371 Wales, Arvine C. 7[1846-1873] [Massillon & McCay [OH] White Cloud, KS H.F. Macy describes an examination for a school certificate and discusses farming and hunting. D-372 Wales, Arvine C. 5[1853-1855] McCay OH Matthew Macy extends condolences on the death of Wales’s stepmother, discusses financial matters and mentions the sale of grain. [one letter is addressed to D.M. Bradshaw with notation on back in Arvine C. Wales’s hand.] D-373 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1872] Hamilton OH John L. Martin protests the proposed legislation to close the canal basin in Hamilton.

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D-374 Wales, Arvine C. 5[1848-1856] New York [NY] William T. Mathews gives news from Massillon friends and describes his art studies, offering to paint a portrait of Arvine Wales I. D-375 Wales, Arvine C. 1[no date] Chicago [IL] Hattie B. Medill sends articles from the Chicago Tribune. D-376 Wales, Arvine C. 26[1850-1881] Cleveland [OH] & Chicago [IL] Joseph Medill discusses business, politics, and articles written by Arvine C. Wales. D-377 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1874] Canton [OH] Mary E. Medill gives news of Joseph Medill and family. D-378 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1873] Massillon [OH] D. Abraham Metz thanks Wales for a letter of introduction. D-379 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1872] Cleveland OH Elias Metzler asks Arvine C. Wales to use his influence for a political appointment. D-380 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1873] Louisville OH Alexander Miller asks Arvine C. Wales to send state reports. D-381 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1872] Canton OH W.K. Miller requests a copy of Ohio Geological Report. D-382 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1873] Alliance OH Jehu B. Milner supports legislation of an insane asylum in Alliance. D-383 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1872] Chicago IL & Portland OR J.H. Mitchell describes a trip across the country and gives news of family. D-384 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1871-1875] Washington DC & Oberlin OH James Monroe justifies the conduct of Senator Sherman and assess Wales’s chances for the office of lieutenant governor. D-385 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1873] Waynesburgh OH James Mosledge requests a copy of the Geological Survey. D-386 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1872] Canal Fulton [OH] Thomas Murphy requests that Arvine C. Wales correspond with the miners through their officers and thanks him for sending a Mining Commission report. D-387 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1873] New York [NY] J.S. Newberry proposes a different method of distributing Geological Survey reports. D-388 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1875] Cincinnati OH

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Edward F. Noyes assesses Wales’s chances for lieutenant governor and encourages him to run for office. D-389 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1873-1877] Alliance & Steubenville OH John F. Oliver encourages Arvine C. Wales to run for political office and offers his support. He agrees to see to the shipment of Wales’s horse. D-390 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1875] Akron OH Schuyler R. Oviatt encourages Arvine C. Wales to run for lieutenant governor. D-391 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1875] New Philadelphia OH A.W. Patrick is sorry Wales was not nominated for the office of lieutenant governor. He suggests that he may be better off out of politics. D-392 Wales, Arvine C. 1[no date] Massillon OH James S. Peacock sends notification of a meeting of the Massillon Wheel Club. D-393 Wales, Arvine C. 1[no date] Massillon OH Eliza Pease sends a poem about raising sheep with a note attached. D-394 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1871] Minerva OH Jonathan T. Perdue gives his views on a piece of legislation before the Ohio Senate. D-395 Wales, Arvine C. 12[1871-1877] North Lawrence OH John Pollock gives the opinion of miners on pieces of legislation and asks for Wales’s support. He offers to have a friend obtain a dog in Scotland for Arvine C. Wales. D-396 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1874] Canton OH A. Pontuis invites Arvine C. Wales to make a speech at a picnic held by the Patrons of Husbandry. D-397 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1871-1872] Massillon [OH] Dr. J.M. Porter urges against any change in the laws regulating the practice of dentistry. D-398 Wales, Arvine C. 5[1870-1877] Virginia City MT B.F. Potts advises Arvine C. Wales regarding his term in the Ohio Senate and asks for advice on sheep raising. D-399 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1872] Canal Fulton OH W.H. Powell urges Wales to support a mining bill in the Ohio Senate. D-400 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1871] Canton [OH] George W. Raff urges change in laws governing incorporation of villages. D-401 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1873] Columbus OH William J. Rannells forwards Wales’s mail and inquires about his health.

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D-402 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1848-1850] Cincinnati [OH] & West Liberty WV Joseph Ray recommends a teacher for the Union School. D-403 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1875-1877] Indianapolis [IN] & Canton OH W.F. Raynolds Jr. forwards a check and sends a man to Arvine C. Wales to apply for a job. D-404 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1856] Massillon [OH] Samuel Reed chastises Arvine C. Wales for failure to give Mrs. Pease a share of his stepmother’s estate. D-405 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1875] Knoxville TN A.J. Ricks inquires about the prospects for Republicans in the Ohio elections. D-406 Wales, Arvine C. 11[1872-1878] Massillon [OH] Willliam F. Ricks discusses political campaigns and several financial transactions. D-407 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1873] Navarre OH John I. Rose requests a copy of the Ohio Geological Survey. D-408 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1853-1854] Morris NY Francis Rotch gives advice on selection of livestock and offers condolences on Arvine Wales’s death. D-409 Wales, Arvine C. 5[1871-1875] Massillon OH Clement Russell reports on a circulating petition and asks for settlement of a bill. D-410 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1876] Massillon OH & New York [NY] Thomas Russell describes activities to take place at a college reunion and provides information about a steam boiler. D-411 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1871] Louisville OH J.P. Schilling thanks Arvine C. Wales for sending several documents. D-412 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1873] Waynesburg OH E. Scott assures Arvine C. Wales that he will carry the nomination for Ohio Senate. D-413 Wales, Arvine C. 5[1871-1873] Washington D.C. John Sherman discusses political matters. D-414 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1871] Carrollton OH C.A. Shober recommends John Beaty for the post of Sargeant at Arms. D-415 Wales, Arvine C. 9[1856-1858] Milan OH

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Augustus T. Skinner asks Wales to co-sign a loan. He describes land owned in Iowa, possible job opportunities and financial difficulties. Enclosures refer to his land and taxes on his land in Iowa. 2 enclosures with 1 letter and 1 with another. D-416 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1856-1863] New York [NY] Charles P. Skinner sends goods for Mrs Teller and inquires about taxes on his father’s property. D-417 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1872-1878] Canton [OH] Lew Slusser gives his views on questions before the legislature and urges Arvine C. Wales to write an account of the destruction of Sippo Dam. D-418 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1872-1878] Ashland OH J.Q. Smith comments on the elections and Wales’s chances for lieutenant governor. D-419 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1872] Canal Fulton [OH] A.H. Sowers assesses Arvine C. Wales’s political chances in Lawrence township. D-420 Wales, Arvine C. 4[1863-1864] Bellefontaine [OH] B. Stanton gives his views on wool tariffs and asks for Arvine C. Wales’s opinion. D-421 Wales, Arvine C. 10[1870-1872] Massillon OH Isaac Steese gives his opinion on railroad and banking legislation. D-422 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1873] Clinton OH Zadok Street gives his opinion on several bills before the legislature. D-324 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1877] Richville OH G. Stump reminds Wales that his dues to Perry Grange have not been paid. D-424 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1872] Massillon OH Sebastian Stutz asks Arvine C. Wales’s help in obtaining a political appointment. He requests a copy of the Ohio Geological Survey. D-425 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1872] Carrollton OH George H. Teter requests a copy of the Ohio Geological Survey. D-426 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1873-1875] Carrollton OH John H. Tripp assesses Arvine C. Wales’s chances for re-election to the legislature and election to Congress and asks his help for his own political campaign. D-427 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1871-1873] Navarre OH J.M. Trubey urges Wales to pass legislation to remove a dam in Sugar Creek Township.

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D-428 Wales, Arvine C. 29[1844-1873] Massillon & Cleveland [OH]; Chautauqua Co NY A[bel]Underhill expresses concern about Arvine C. Wales’s health and discusses the Ohio Canal, science, medicine and spiritualism. D-429 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1872] Norwalk [OH] S.T.A. Van Sciver thanks Wales for passage of legislation benefiting firemen. [enclosure with letter] D-430 Wales, Arvine C. 36[1842-1855] [Massillon OH] Arvine Wales I discusses farming, slavery, politics, science.[four letters purport to be written from the spirit world after Arvine Wales’s death.] D-431 Wales, Arvine C. 1[no date] [unknown] Eliza (Weimer) Wales suggests they go to hear Christine Nilsson sing in Cincinnati. D-432 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1859] Canton [OH] P.P. Wallace invites Wales, Mrs. Teller and the Allens to a party. [notes on the bottom from Arvine C. Wales to Ira Allen, & his reply, arranging transportation.] D-433 Wales, Arvine C. 6[1853-1860] Canton [OH] Perkins Wallace gives information on insurance policies and describes a visit to Key West. D-434 Wales, Arvine C. 7[1848-1858] Massillon [OH] & San Blas Mexico Horatio H. Watson discusses politics and describes his trip to Mexico. D-435 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1873] Canton OH A.W. Whiting objects to a proposed bill to place a girls reformatory in Alliance. D-436 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1871-1872] Toledo OH W.H. Williams gives his opinions on pending legislation concerning game laws and railroads. D-437 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1879] [unknown] C.P. Wilson sends off the box by express to Columbus, but wonders if that was the right place to send it. D-438 Wales, Arvine C. 6[1873-1877] Youngstown [OH] & Washington D.C. L.D. Woodworth explains why a postmaster can’t be removed. He discusses Wales’s chances as a candidate for lieutenant governor and provides information on real estate. D-439 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1871] Canton [OH] Daniel Worley sends a resolution concerning some legislation which is pending. D-440 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1873] Cincinnati [OH] Joseph F. Wright advises where to buy grass seed and discusses politics.

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D-441 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1875] Cincinnati [OH] Thomas L Young disavows any intention to run for lieutenant governor and expresses his support for Arvine C. Wales’s candidacy. D-442 Wales, Arvine C. 3[1849-1854] Miscellanceous correspondence addressed to other people which came into Arvine C. Wales’s hand. One is a letter of introduction, others from a friend. D-443 Wales, Arvine C. 10[1851-1869] Unidentified correspondence addressed to Wales, either lacking signatures or with illegible signatures. D-444 Hurlbut & Wales 1[1851] Canton OH Mr. Allen provides information on costs for a case. D-445 Hurlbut & Wales 8[1850-1854] Cleveland OH Henry S. Bishop discusses several claims [5 letters are addressed to Wales, but concern the same business.] D-446 Hurlbut & Wales 1[1851] Springhills [OH] J.D. Black cannot come at this time to make his deposition. D-447 Hurlbut & Wales 8[1851-1854] New York [NY] Bostwick, Kent & Atwood discuss claims to be collected. [enclosure with one letter] D-448 Hurlbut & Wales 1[1853] Salina NY John H. Brand inquires about the whereabouts of a Leonard Harding. D-449 Hurlbut & Wales 11[1852] Philadelphia [PA] Bullitt & Fairthorne discuss collection of claims. [some of the letters are addressed to Wales but concern business of the firm.] D-450 Hurlbut & Wales 1[1852] Cleveland OH Chamberlain & Crawford have not received the case inquired about. D-451 Hurlbut & Wales 3[1851-1852] Rochester [NY] & New Bedford [CT] P.C. Chapman give instructions on a note due him. D-452 Hurlbut & Wales 2[1852] Philadelphia [PA] P.S. Clawges discusses collection of a note. D-453 Hurlbut & Wales 1[1852] Danville NY B.C. Cook has been unable to locate the person inquired about. D-454 Hurlbut & Wales 1[1850] Canal Fulton [OH]

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William M. Cunningham instructs Hurlbut & Wales on the collection of a note.[letter addressed to Hurlbut but notation in Wales’s writing.] D-455 Hurlbut & Wales 5[1851-1852] Philadelphia [PA] Dunlap & Jones discuss legal claims for which Hurlbut & Wales are to collect. D-456 Hurlbut & Wales 2[1852] Philadelphia [PA] Eckel, Raiguel & Company discuss collection of a claim being handled by Hurlbut & Wales. D-457 Hurlbut & Wales 1[1852] Marlborough [OH] Elisha Erwin discusses payment of debts against his former firm. D-458 Hurlbut & Wales 1[1851] [unknown] Thomas Eubank explains how a hearing on a patent case may be postponed. D-459 Hurlbut & Wales 5[1851-1852] Wooster [OH] Flattery & Donnelly discuss cases being handled by Hurlbut & Wales. D-460 Hurlbut & Wales 4[1851-1853] Dalton [OH] H. Foltz explains why he cannot yet pay the money owed. D-461 Hurlbut & Wales 1[1851] Cleveland [OH] J.L. Hewitt requests documents necessary to proceed in a case. D-462 Hurlbut & Wales 1[1851] Fort Wayne IN John Hough Jr. states that the date for taking a deposition must be rescheduled. D-463 Hurlbut & Wales 1[1852] New York NY Ingoldsby & Halsted discuss collection of a claim. D-464 Hurlbut & Wales 3[1851-1852] New York [NY] J.R. Jaffray & Sons discuss a note they wish Hurlbut & Wales to collect. D-465 Hurlbut & Wales 1[1851] Fort Wayne [IN] William H. Jones discusses a deposition he has taken for Hurlbut & Wales. D-466 Hurlbut & Wales 1[1852] Winesberg OH N.F. Joss encloses the transcript of a court case. D-467 Hurlbut & Wales 1[1852] Cleveland [OH] Mr. Karthaus informs Hurlbut & Wales that the box is on the boat Battery. D-468 Hurlbut & Wales 1[1851] Harrisburg PA George Koppenheffer gives information regarding a will on file.

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D-469 Hurlbut & Wales 1[1856] Philadelphia [PA] A.& R. Lee inquire about the status of a bill for collection. D-470 Hurlbut & Wales 9[1851-1854] Philadelphia [PA] Longstreth & Buzby discuss the collection of claims. [enclosures with three letters.] D-471 Hurlbut & Wales 1[1850] Wooster [OH] Samuel L. Lorah replies to an inquiry about a judgement. D-472 Hurlbut & Wales 1[1852] Kalida OH James MacKenzie lists costs he has incurred in redeeming a piece of land and asks for payment. D-473 Hurlbut & Wales 1[1851] New Lisbon [OH] Samuel B. McKenzie gives information from a court docket concerning a case. D-474 Hurlbut & Wales 2[1852-1853] Coshocton [OH] Mathews & Stone discuss settlement of a legal claim. D-475 Hurlbut & Wales 1[1852] Cleveland [OH] N. Monroe asks Hurlbut & Wales to take a deposition. D-476 Hurlbut & Wales 12[1851-1853] Akron OH Otis & Wolcott discusses claims and legal cases.[3 letters are addressed to Bradshaw & Wales] D-477 Hurlbut & Wales 1[1851] Akron [OH] J. Raymond & Company do not feel there is any cause for litigation. D-478 Hurlbut & Wales 2[1851] New Philadelphia [OH] C.H. Robinson discusses a legal case [enclosure with one letter] D-479 Hurlbut & Wales 1[1850] Millersburg [OH] A. Ryder encloses a check for services. D-480 Hurlbut & Wales 1[1851] Louisville [OH] Louis Sauvageot will be in Massillon soon to pay the note. D-481 Hurlbut & Wales 1[1852] Cadiz OH Scott & Bingham discuss settlement of a legal claim. D-482 Hurlbut & Wales 2[1852] Philadelphia {PA] A.R. See & Boon discuss settlement of a legal claim. D-483 Hurlbut & Wales 1[1852] Coshocton OH

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B.R. Shaw informs Hurlbut & Wales of collection of a note and asks for instructions on its disposition. D-484 Hurlbut & Wales 2[1852] Ohio City [OH] B. Sheldon discusses collection of a claim. D-485 Hurlbut & Wales 1[1851] Mansfield [OH] C.T. Sherman gives information on the estate of Alexander Skinner. D-486 Hurlbut & Wales 2[1851] Ashland OH James Sloan discusses collection of a claim. D-487 Hurlbut & Wales 1[1852] [unknown] R. Smith will pay the note against him as soon as he can. D-488 Hurlbut & Wales 1[1852] Canton [OH] D.A. Starkweather thanks Hurlbut & Wales for notifiying him about a suit. D-489 Hurlbut & Wales 4[1851-1852] Canal Dover [OH] Jacob S. Sterling discusses payment on a debt. D-490 Hurlbut & Wales 1[1850] Akron [OH] N.B. Stone requests instructions in a legal case. D-491 Hurlbut & Wales 2[1852] Philadelphia [PA] Weaver & Taylor discuss claims being handled by Hurlbut & Wales. D-492 Hurlbut & Wales 5[1850-1856] New York [NY] N. & H. Weed discuss a claim being handled on their behalf by Hulbut & Wales. D-493 Hurlbut & Wales 1[1856] York PA E.H. Weiser inquires about procedures for selling land for an estate. D-494 Hurlbut & Wales 1[no date] [unknown] Willard & Shinn will pay the note if given a little time. D-495 Hurlbut & Wales 4[1851-1852] Toledo [OH] Young & Waite discuss legal business they are doing for Hurlbut & Wales. D-496 Hurlbut H.B. 9[1850-1852] Miscellaneous business & legal letters not addressed to the firm of Hurlbut & Wales. D- 497 Bradshaw & Wales 3[1853] Cleveland [OH] A.A. Adams requests the firm to collect money due him. D-498 Bradshaw & Wales 4[1853-1855] Cleveland [OH]

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Alcott & Horton discuss a note they wish collected. D-499 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1853] Cleveland [OH] G.E. Allen request information about a suit instituted against his company. D-500 Bradshaw & Wales 8[1853-1855] Huntington IN Tipton Allman discusses payment of a mortgage held by Bradshaw & Wales on property owned by Allman. D-501 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1853] Canton[OH] L. Anderson gives information about a case. D-502 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1853] Philadelphia PA Alfred A. Arrick must delay prosecution of a suit because of a business partner’s illness. D-503 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1853] Cleveland [OH] Barnett & Doolittle discuss collection of a note. D-504 Bradshaw & Wales 8[1852-1853] Cleveland[OH] A.H. Barney discusses collection of a note and sale of property. D-505 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1853] Akron [OH] S.W. Bartgess discusses a note for collection. D-506 Bradshaw & Wales 6[1853-1855] Philadelphia [PA] R. & W.C. Biddle discuss claims being collected by Bradshaw & Wales and by Arvine C. Wales. D-507 Bradshaw & Wales 4[1853-1854] Henry IL William Birch requests Bradshaw & Wales to settle a claim for him. D-508 Bradshaw & Wales 3[1853-1854] Cleveland [OH] Bishop, Backus & Noble discuss claims they wish collected. D-509 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1852] Cleveland [OH] L.L. Bowen cannot drop action against Bechtel until more money to match the receipt is paid. D-510 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1853] Cleveland [OH] Brayton & Mason discuss a deposition taken in a case. D-511 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1853] Kalamazoo [MI] I.W. Breese suggests making a change in the attorneys in a case. D-512 Bradshaw & Wales 2[1853-1855] New York [NY] George Briggs asks Bradshaw & Wales to collect a claim.

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D-513 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1853] Cleveland [OH] Brooke & Whiting discuss a pending legal case. D-514 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1853] Salem [OH] J.J. Brooks discusses a trip to Bolivar to take a deposition. D-515 Bradshaw & Wales 2[1852] Carrollton OH Van Brown discusses notes and legal matters. D-516 Bradshaw & Wales 18[1853-1856] Philadelphia [PA] Bullitt & Fairthorne discuss collection of claims. D-517 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1853] Pittsburgh [PA] Coleman Hartman & Company acknowledge receipt of a draft. D-518 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1853] [unknown] George A. Davis discusses bills for collection by Bradshaw & Wales. D-519 Bradshaw & Wales 8[1852-1854] New York [NY] Henry Day discusses cases undertaken by Bradshaw & Wales. D-520 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1852] Wooster [OH] E. & E.W. Dean serve a legal notice. D-521 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1853] Cleveland [OH] Dickinson & Company discuss a suit for payment for coal. D-522 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1853] Fort Wayne IN Joseph K. Edgerton discusses property he has sold to Hurlbut. D-523 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1853] Rochester [ NY] Caleb Eldred discusses settlement of a note. D-524 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1853] Marlboro [OH] John Ellison inquires about a note he received for collection. D-525 Bradshaw & Wales 2[1853] Cleveland [OH] & Rochester NY H.B. Ely discusses a bill submitted to his company for debts contracted by an employee. D-526 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1853] New Philadelphia [OH] John English sends money to apply as payment on a case. D-527 Bradshaw & Wales 5[1853] Pittsburgh [PA] B.A. Fahnestock & Company discuss a legal claim being handled for them by Bradshaw & Wales.

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D-528 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1853] Mt Vernon [OH] S.W. Farquhar sends copies and a bill. D-529 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1853] Wooster [OH] L. Flattery lists when various court cases will be taken up. D-530 Bradshaw & Wales 13[1852-1856] New York [NY] Alex Frear & Company discuss claims being collected by Bradshaw & Wales. D-531 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1853] Pittsburgh [PA] E. Frowenfeld requests help in collecting a bad debt. D-532 Bradshaw & Wales 2[1853-1854] Cleveland [OH] A. Fuller & Company inquire about a claim being handled by the firm. D-533 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1852] Middlebury [OH] Rawson Goodall discusses an account he wishes to settle. D-534 Bradshaw & Wales 3[1852-1854] New Philadelphia [OH] Emerson Goodrich discusses writs and depositions handled by Tuscarawas County Clerk’s office. D-535 Bradshaw & Wales 4[1853-1855] Rochester NY J. & G. Gould discuss collection of a claim. D-536 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1853] Pittsburgh [PA] L.G. Graff inquire about land held by clients of Bradshaw & Wales. D-537 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1853] Cleveland [OH] Jonathan O. Grannis asks if money can be collected from Dr. Bacon. D-538 Bradshaw & Wales 5[1852-1856] New York [NY] Philip N. Griffin & Company discuss a claim being collected on their behalf. D-539 Bradshaw & Wales 3[1852-1853] Canton OH Griswold & Hazlett inquire about claims being handled by Bradshaw & Wales. D-540 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1852] Palestine IL R. Harrison supplies requested information concerning Benjamin Rider. D-541 Bradshaw & Wales 7[1850-1853] Cleveland [OH] Hilliard, Hayes & Company discuss accounts to be collected. D-542 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1853] Millersburg [OH] Hoagland & Gilbert inform the firm on the status of a case.

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D-543 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1853] Bolivar [OH] Jonathan M. Hodge acknowledges receipt of a document, and mentions the difficulty of getting it signed. D-544 Bradshaw & Wales 2[1852] Ottowa IL Hoes & Hollister refer to a note they are collecting for Bradshaw & Wales. D-545 Bradshaw & Wales 5[1853] Fort Wayne [IN] Hough & Jones discuss the title of some land and the collection of a note. D-546 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1852] Columbus OH Warren Jenkins explains his company’s position on the payment of an insurance claim . D-547 Bradshaw & Wales 8[1853] Cleveland [OH] Jewert, Proctor & Worthington discuss collection of a claim against Bigger & Kachler and make inquiries about William Bucher. . D-548 Bradshaw & Wales 3[1853] New York [NY] H.F. John writes concerning collection of two claims. D-549 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1852] Bolivar [OH] P.H. Keller wishes to rent property begin handled by Bradshaw & Wales. D-550 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1853] Dayton [OH] Edward A. King gives information about a man named Edgerly. D-551 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1853] East Union [ ] S. Kirkendall will collect and send money for two notes shortly. D-552 Bradshaw & Wales 5[1853-1855] New York [NY] Lee, Murphy & Avery discuss several notes on which money is to be collected. D-553 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1852] New York [ NY] Daniel Lord discusses a title to a piece of property. D-554 Bradshaw & Wales 3[1853] Reedsburgh OH Daniel C. Martin wants legal action taken for goods lost aboard a canal boat. D-555 Bradshaw & Wales 3[1853-1854] Cleveland [OH] Masury, Dole & Company discuss a claim to be collected for them. D-556 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1853] Cleveland [OH] Joseph Medill asks that an account be settled. D-557 Bradshaw & Wales 2[1853] New York [NY]

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Meeker, Herbert, & Parker request Bradshaw & Wales to handle a claim against them. D-558 Bradshaw & Wales 5[1853] Pittsburgh [PA] Alex H. Miller discusses collection of a cliam. D-559 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1852] Massillon [OH] Elizabeth Miller requests that Hiram Miller’s note for $1,000 be surrendered. D-560 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1853] Cleveland [OH] Mygatt & Brown discuss payment for a note. D-561 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1853] New York [NY] W.M. Newell & Company want to know the status of their claim. D-562 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1853] Zanesville [OH] J.V. Patten cannot come before next week. D-563 Bradshaw & Wales 3[1852-1853] Beloit WI D.C. Patton discusses property and a debt. D-564 Bradshaw & Wales 6[1853-1854] Philadelphia [PA] Powell, Hazlett & Company discuss claims being handled for them by Bradshaw & Wales. D-565 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1853] Cleveland [OH] Frederick J. Prentiss asks the firm to handle a transaction with the Bank of Massillon. D-566 Bradshaw & Wales 2[1852] Canton [OH] George W. Raff gives information about records on file in the courthouse. D-567 Bradshaw & Wales 3[1851-1853] Albany [NY] Rathbone & Company discuss money to be collected in legal cases. D-568 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1853] Cleveland [OH] R. Reilly reports on a legal case. D-569 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1853] Beloit [WI] William S. Rockwell discusses a deposition he has taken. D-570 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1853] Cleveland [OH] Rouse, Post & Company acknowledges receipt of a draft. D-571 Bradshaw & Wales 3[1853] Pittsburgh [PA] C. Shaler & Company discuss legal cases. D-572 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1853] East Greenville OH

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Joseph Sharp asks if wheat in an attachment case should be sent to Massillon. D-573 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1853] Cuyahoga Falls OH E.N. Sill discusses payment of a judgement. D-574 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1855] New York [NY] Simmons & Taylor inquire about an account ot be collected. D-575 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1853] Pittsburgh [PA] Singer Hartman & Company acknowledge receipt of money from a claim. D-576 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1854] Philadelphia [PA] Frederick Smith proposes a method of settling a claim against him. D-577 Bradshaw & Wales 3[1853-1854] West Unity, Jeddo OH, New Manchester VA George P. Smith discusses a case the firm is handling for him. D-578 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1853] Cleveland [OH] Smith, Knight & Company asks that the firm to collect a bill from R.H. Folger. D-579 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1853] Philadelphia [PA] Smith, Murphy & Company discusses a former correspondence with H.B. Hurlbut. D-580 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1853] Canal Dover [OH] P. Soule announces dissolution of Soule & Walton and discusses how accounts may be settled. D-581 Bradshaw & Wales 2[1853] Newcomerstown [OH] Soule & Walton discuss notes due Bradshaw & Wales. D-582 Bradshaw & Wales 2[1853] Perrysburg [ ] Spink & Murray discuss legal matters. D-583 Bradshaw & Wales 2[1853] Philadelphia [PA] John H. Spooner acknowledges receipt of drafts. D-584 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1853] Canton [OH] D.A. Starkweather discusses a legal case. D-585 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1856] Jeromesville OH A. Stoner asks about the amount of the settlement in a legal case. D-586 Bradshaw & Wales 3[1853] Cleveland [OH] John Tennis & Company discuss accounts to be collected. D-587 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1852] Cleveland [OH]

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William Turner gives instructions for proceeding in a legal case. D-588 Bradshaw & Wales 2[1852-1854] New York [NY] Veltman & Wood discuss legal claims settled by Bradshaw & Wales. D-589 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1853] New York [NY] William Waring inquires about the status of notes being collected for him. D-590 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1855] Philadelphia [PA] Weiller, Kline & Ellis discuss a claim being handled for them. D-591 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1852] Mansfield [OH] F. Wharf asks for his fee for a writ. D-592 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1853] New York NY Wheelock & Walker encloses a note for collection. D-593 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1853] Canal Dover OH A. Wilkelm encloses a bond issued by him. D-594 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1853] Bolivar [OH] I. Willard discusses a legal case, sending a transcript. D-595 Bradshaw & Wales 3[1853] Mansfield [OH] A. Winklepleck inquires about a bill he owes Bradshaw & Wales. D-596 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1853] Geneva Hall [ ] Thomas Wirt sends the affidavit and leaves the matter in the firm’s hands. D-597 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1853] Navarre [OH] H.B. Wiseman lists people who would be able to give information about a legal case. D-598 Bradshaw & Wales 7[1853-1854] Wolcottville CT Wolcottville Brase Company discusses settlement of a legal claim. D-599 Bradshaw & Wales 7[1852-1858] Cleveland [OH] Woolson & Hitchcock discuss claims handled on their behalf by Bradshaw & Wales. D-600 Bradshaw & Wales 1[1852] New York [NY] Yeluton & Fellows acknowledge receipt of payment on a claim. D-601 Bradshaw & Wales 3[1848-1853] Outgoing letters from the firm discuss legal cases and wood purchased by Bradshaw. D-602 Bradshaw, David M 13[1848-1853] Business and personal letters which do not concern the firm of Bradshaw & Wales.

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D-603 Wales, Eliza (Weimer) 1[1877] Outgoing letter ordering flower seeds. D-604 Wales, Eliza (Weimer) 1[1889] Lima OH C. Beckler asks Eliza Wales to consider a lower asking price for the land she wishes to sell. D-605 Wales, Eliza (Weimer) 1[1884] Plimpton OH J.L. Deyarmon discusses a note he held against Arvine C. Wales. D-606 Wales, Eliza (Weimer) 1[1882] Chicago [IL] George H. Diehl ships the cattle ordered. D-607 Wales, Eliza (Weimer) 1[1881] Cleveland OH E.R. Hull ships three suits from which Eliza Wales is to make a selection. D-608 Wales, Eliza (Weimer) 1[1873] Massillon [OH] C.F. Ricks sends a bill for a subscription to a Memorial Fund at the Presbyterian Church. D-609 Wales, Eliza (Weimer) 1[no date] [unknown] May A ? is not sure whether they can accept the invitation. She encloses a recipe. D-610 Wales, Eliza (Weimer) 1[1887] Massillon OH Frank L. Baldwin lists law books borrowed from Arvine C. Wales he is returning. D-611 Wales, Eliza (Weimer) 6[1886-1887] San Francisco [CA] Frances P. Church describes preparations and celebrations of Christmas. D-612 Wales, Eliza (Weimer) 1[1894] Chicago [IL] Joseph Medill discusses his and his wife’s poor health. D-613 Wales, Eliza (Weimer) 2[1864] [Massillon OH] Arvine C. Wales urges Eliza Weimer to marry him soon. D-614 Teller, Lydia Ann (Shepardson) 1[1861] [Washington D.C.] The United States Treasury Department acknowledges an order for Treasury notes. D-615 Teller, Lydia Ann (Shepardson) 1[1859] Ottawa [OH] R.S. Clements describes life in her new home. D-616 Teller, Lysia Ann (Shepardson) 1[1856] Putnam [ ] Sara Folger describes her life away at school. D-617 Teller, Lydia Ann (Shepardson) 2[1854] Cuyahogo Falls, [OH] William McClelland inquires after her family.

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D-618 Teller, Helen 1[1856] Munroe Falls [OH] William McClelland proposes a visit from some of her friends in Cuyahoga Falls. D-619 Church, Frances (Pease) 1[1887] Kern County, CA T. Percy Pease describes life in a mining camp with a sketch of the camp enclosed. D-620 Wales, Arvine III 1[1885] Ithaca NY Ithaca Gun Company encloses a description & price list of their guns.[brochure enclosed.] E-1 Rodman, Mary accounts 2[1766-1767] One piece contains a draft on Joseph Rodman; another account is from the estate of Samuel Rodman. E-2 Rodman, Mary 22[1775-1801] Business and personal papers including receipted bills & accounts, her will and personal records of family births and deaths. E-3 Rotch, William Jr. 10[1789-1798] Miscellaneous bills payable; Bills not attributable to William Rotch & Sons. E-4 Rotch, Thomas 8[1788-1791] Nantucket [MA] Miscellaneous accounts payable; Bills rendered for goods bought and work done while Thomas Rotch lived in Nantucket. E-5 Rotch, Thomas 157[1791-1795] New Bedford [CT] Miscellaneous accounts payable; Bills rendered for goods and services not connect with William Rotch & Sons. E-6 Rotch, Thomas 202[1796-1800] New Bedford [CT] Miscellaneous accounts payable; Bills rendered for goods and services up to time of move to Hartford, Connecticut. E-7 Rotch, Thomas 159[1800-1806] Hartford [CT] Miscellaneous accounts payable; Bills rendered for goods bought and work done, including some expenses of move to Hartford, Connecticut. E-8 Rotch, Thomas 139[1807-1812] Hartford [CT] Accounts payable, rendered for goods bought and work done, includes some farm bills and stock apparently bought for his store in Kendal. Some of the bills are made out to A.S.(Alexander Skinner?) in his capacity as agent for Thomas Rotch. E-9 Rotch, Thomas 216[1811-1817] Kendal [OH] Accounts payable, and bills rendered for goods bought and work done; bills are for expenses of moving to Ohio, or goods bought in preparation for the move. Some bills

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addressed to employees of Thomas Rotch, but paid by him. E-10 Rotch, Thomas 178[1818-1823] Kendal [OH] Accounts payable, bills for goods bought & services rendered. E-11 Rotch, Thomas 70[undated] Accounts payable, bills for goods and services which have no dates; arranged alphabetically by creditor. E-12 Rotch, Thomas 142[1791-1823] Receipts for paid bills, payment on goods bought or services rendered, also for money transmitted by Thomas Rotch from one person to another. E-13 Rotch, Thomas 34[1791-1800] New Bedford [MA] Accounts receivable, rendered to various individuals and firms. E-14 Rotch, Thomas 23[1801-1811] Hartford [CT] Accounts receivable, and rendered to individuals and firms, including record of sale of household goods when Thomas Rotch left Hartford. E-15 Rotch, Thomas 187[1812-1823] Kendal[OH] Accounts receivable, bills rendered for goods and services. Some bills may be accounts with Thomas Rotch’s store at Kendal. E-16 Rotch, Thomas 71[1791-1810] New Bedford & Hartford [CT] Drafts presented to Thomas Rotch and payable to him. E-17 Rotch, Thomas 144[1811-1823] Kendal[OH] Drafts payable to and by Thomas Rotch during the time he resided in Ohio. E-18 Rotch, Thomas 41[1795-1822] New Bedford, Hartford, Kendal Tax papers and taxes Thomas Rotch paid on property, livestock and carriages. E-19 Rotch, Thomas 6[1813-1822] Taxes owed by other people, but transmitted by Thomas Rotch. E-20 Rotch, Thomas 20[1794-1822] Check stubs, bank books and notations on interest and value of gold. E-21 Rotch, Thomas 36[1792-1808] Accounts with William Rotch & Sons, accounts relating to building and outfitting ships, candleworks, sale of oil and other activities of the Rotch firm. E-22 Rotch, Thomas 9[1787-1789] Accounts and papers of schooner, Dove. Accounts for legal proceedings to recover the ship.

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E-23 Rotch, Thomas 10[1791-1797] Accounts & papers of ship Canton, accounts for repairs, fitting out and cargo. E-24 Rotch, Thomas 17[1792-1795] Accounts and papers of the ship Maria. Includes bills for repairs and supplies, list of crew and receipts for payment of lays. E-25 Rotch, Thomas 89[1795-1800] Accounts and papers of ship, Ann. Bills for repairing and fitting out the ship; shipping papers; receipts for payment of crew. E-26 Rotch, Thomas 25[1793-1800] Documents relating to whaling and shipping; insurance policies, customs bonds, contracts of sale of shares, affidavits relating to voyages and to oil pressing process. E-27 Rotch, Thomas 42[1791-1801] New Bedford [MA] Bills of lading for ships; various goods shipped to or by Thomas Rotch as a part of his business. E-28 Rotch, Thomas 75[1789-1802] Ship accounts and papers, bills for whale line and other equipment, coopering, port clearances and wages, specifications for new ship and calculations for enlarging the ship, Canton. E-29 Rotch, Thomas 62[1787-1802] Whale oil and candle business accounts including wages for working on oil and dipping candles, also accounts of sales to various concerns. E-30 Rotch, Thomas 83[1793-1796] New Bedford [MA] Accounts of wages of rope walk; records of wages owing to the employees; many accounts are incompletely dated and written on small slips of paper, for later transferral to cash books. E-31 Rotch, Thomas 50[1790-1799] New Bedford [MA] Accounts of sales of rope walk, records of cordage sold to various buyers. Many accounts incompletely dated and on small slips of paper. E-32 Rotch, Thomas 9[1795-1800] New Bedford [MA] School house, accounts for building of Friends school house in New Bedford. E-33 Rotch, Thomas 31[1796-1799] New Bedford [MA] New Bedford bridge, accounts, records, accounts of shares paid for and bills paid for building bridge; agreement of proprietors and list of those buying shares. E-34 Rotch, Thomas 40[1801-1823] Hartford [CT] & Kendal [OH]

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Bills of lading for goods shipped by or to Thomas Rotch while living in Hartford and Kendal. E-35 Rotch, Thomas 4[1801-1806] Hartford [CT] Store accounts, records of goods purchased for store and sold in his store in Hartford, Connecticut. E-36 Rotch, Thomas 15[1802-1821] Hartford [CT] Oil mill accounts, expenditures and profits of oil mill owned jointly with John Wells. E-37 Rotch, Thomas 8[1802-1821] Litchfield, [CT] Accounts of F. Wolcott & Company, of rolling slitting mill in which Thomas Rotch had ¼ interest. E-38 Rotch, Thomas 8[1801-1820] Stock certificates in Union Company, Hartford Turnpike, New London Turnpike and lists of interest paid to Thomas Rotch. E-39 Rotch, Thomas 22[1808-1811] Hartford [CT] Sheep accounts, records of purchase and sale of sheep, breeding records, blank certificates of sale. E-40 Rotch, Thomas 53[1808-1812] Hartford[CT] Woolen mill records & accounts for purchase of machinery, wages, wool bought & cloth sold, records of cloth consigned for sale. E-41 Rotch, Thomas 16[1812-1822] Kendal[OH] Farm accounts, records of goods and livestock purchased, and wages paid for work on farm. E- 42 Rotch, Thomas 98[1811-1825] Kendal[OH] Sheep account records, of breeding and shearing, contracts for boarding sheep, accounts of expenses and sales. E-43 Rotch, Thomas 30[1812-1822] Kendal[OH] Accounts of goods bought for and sold in Thomas Rotch’s store. E-44 Rotch, Thomas 5[1812-1817] Kendal[OH] Brickyard accounts, wages and rent. E-45 Rotch, Thomas 21[1812-1822] Kendal [OH] Sawmill accounts and records, of work done by the sawmill for Thomas Rotch and miscellaneous memoranda concerning the sawmill. E-46 Rotch, Thomas 3[1813-1837] Kendal [OH] Kendal Post Office, certificate establishing and accounts of postage paid and owed.

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E-47 Rotch, Thomas 43[1815-1822] Kendal [OH] Pottery accounts and records of building and repair of pottery, wages and cost of materials, lists of ware produced, notes on glazes and agreement between Thomas Rotch and Samuel Tarr for running the pottery. E-48 Rotch, Thomas 205[1813-1823] Kendal [OH] Woolen mill accounts of building the mill, wages, dye-stuffs and wool bought and cloth sold. E-49 Rotch, Thomas 69[1823-1834] Kendal [OH] Woolen factory accounts after Thomas Rotch’s death when it was owned by his estate and run by Arvine Wales. E-50 Rotch, Thomas 34[1814-1824] Kendal [OH] Kendal woolen mill contracts with employees, records of machinery, notes on dyestuffs, samples of woolen cloth. E-51 Rotch, Thomas 26[1815-1820] Kendal [OH] Kendal Aqueduct Company papers, articles of incorporation, records of expenses and records of shareholders. E-52 Rotch, Thomas 42[1811-1822] Kendal [OH] Real Estate, Ohio and Indiana, advertisements for land, lists of unentered lands, notes on expenses of land, plats of land including plat of Bethlehem(Navarre, Ohio). E-53 Rotch, Thomas 34[1812-1816] Kendal [OH] Real Estate agreements to buy lots in Kendal. Stipulations for drawing of lots and memoranda on lots sold. E-54 Rotch, Thomas 4[1814-1817] Road documents, bills for surveying roads, notice of viewing roads, orders for opening roads. F-1 Rotch, Thomas 33[1793-1821] Contracts for work, and agreements to purchase and sell real estate, and purchase livestock and goods. F-2 Rotch, Thomas 17[1795-1822] Legal documents for indenture of apprentices, power of attorney, guardianships of a child, affidavits. F-3 Rotch, Thomas 15[1801-1821] Legal documents executed for others or witnessed by Thomas Rotch, includes wills, transfers of property and affidavits.

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F-4 Rotch, Thomas 32[1803-1853] Imlay accounts and documents relating to Thomas Rotch’s guardianship of Maria Milnor Imlay’s estate, and care of the business accounts of her husband, Richard Imlay. F-5 Rotch, Thomas 33[1795-1822] New Bedford [CT] & Kendal [OH] Plans and estimates for buildings, plans and contracts for a house in New Bedford, estimates for erecting buildings in Kendal, plans for other buildings. F-6 Rotch, Thomas 10[1818-1822] Kendal[OH] Accounts, overseer of the Poor, accounts of assistance given to the poor during Thomas Rotch’s term as Overseer of the Poor for Perry Township, Ohio. F-7 Rotch, Thomas 2[1812-1836] Kendal[OH] Friends Preparative Meeting, refusal of application for a meeting at Kendal; right of way to meeting house. F-8 Rotch, Thomas 36[1789-1821] Ohio Accounts and notes of Friends Meetings at Falmouth [MA] Monthly Meeting, Marlborough [OH] Monthly Meeting and Ohio Yearly Meeting. Includes notes made by Thomas Rotch at the Treaty of St. Mary’s (1818). F-9 Rotch, Thomas 9[1786-1821] Diaries of missionary trips in 1786 and 1794 with expense records. F-10 Rotch, Thomas 34[no dates] Household recipes and remedies for medicines, food and household preparations, such as white wash for buildings, cure for the bite of a dog, some in Charity Rotch’s or Thomas Rotch’s hand, others sent by friends and family. F-11 Rotch, Thomas 102[1797-1823] Notes on weather, custody case of a child, lists of merchandise, notes on investments, diagrams of machinery, locks of hair of deceased family members, description of Fort Ancient, (Ohio), drafts of petitions. F-12 Rotch, Thomas 80[undated] Figures and worksheets that cannot be identified, most are undated. F-13 Rotch, Thomas 64[1791-1823] Bills and notes belonging to individuals other than Thomas Rotch, some bear notations in his hands and may have been bills he took over for collection. F-14 Rotch, Thomas 38[1701-1823] Quaker letters and epistles expressing Quaker beliefs; some copies were made by Thomas or Charity Rotch, others by other people. F-15 Rotch, Thomas 35[1755-1819]

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Quaker testimonials to the faith, and memorials to deceased Friends. F-16 Rotch, Thomas 4[1673-1723] Quaker documents, marriage certificates of members of the Rodman family. F-17 Rotch, Thomas 46[1772-1811] Poetry, copies by Thomas Rotch, and non-Quakers. F-18 Rotch, Thomas 22[1759-1823] Printed copies of Quaker and other religious writings including Yearly Meeting epistles, index to the Bible, extracts and speeches. F-19 Rotch, Thomas 75[1818-1856] Kendal [OH] Estate and legal documents, Thomas Rotch’s will, letters, contracts between executors and workmen, disposal of real estate and other documents. F-20 Rotch, Thomas 27[various years] Kendal [OH] Rotch estate, surveys of Rotch property, plats of his land at the time of his death; list of lands and improvements. F-21 Rotch, Thomas 243[1823-1858] Kendal [OH] Rotch estate accounts, bills submitted to the estate, also records of taxes paid and payments made. F-22 Rotch, Charity 39[1798-1824] Accounts payable and received, bills sent ot Charity Rotch, drafts on her and accounts payable to her. F-23 Rotch, Charity 4[1823-1824] Kendal[OH] Legal documents, agreements to sell or rent property. F-24 Rotch, Charity 6[various dates] Connecticut, Ohio Notes on the move to Hartford; Charity’s illness with spotted fever, gardening, most undated. F-25 Rotch, Charity 15[1824-1838] Charity Rotch estate, will, testimonials, notices of public sale, sale agreements made by executors. F-26 Rotch, Charity 87[1824-1839] Kendal [OH] Charity Rotch estate accounts, bills payable to and by the estate, lists of those owing money and inventory of furniture and other articles. F-27 Rotch, Thomas 8[undated] Circulars and printed form letters, advertising books and a lottery; form letters deploring slavery, blank checks, table of exchange rates.

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F-28 Wales, Arvine 221[1814-1854] Kendal[OH] Accounts and bills payable for merchandise purchased and work completed. Arvine Wales (1785-1854), son of Elezear and Deidama Chaffe Wales, born at New Stanford, Vermont. Thomas Rotch hired Wales, then 24 years of age as his foreman in Connecticut in 1809. Wales departed that state with Rotch and 400 Merino sheep for Rotch’s new settlement of Kendal, Stark County, Ohio in the Fall of 1811. At Kendal, Rotch sent out Wales to buy and sell sheep. Arvine Wales remained in Thomas Rotch’s employ until Rotch’s death in 1823. He was an executor of Rotch and his wife, Charity’s estates, and purchased the Rotch homestead and some acreage with money left to him by Thomas Rotch in his will. Wales married Mary Kimberly in 1822. She bore a son who died shortly after birth, Mary Kimberley died within a week of her son’s death in 1823. In 1825, Arvine Wales married Ann Foot Baldwin(1791-1828) of Norfolk, Connecticut (daughter of Luther Foot and widow of Pomeroy Baldwin of Hudson, Ohio). A son, Arvine Chaffe Wales was born at Spring Hill, on May 2, 1827. Arvine Wales married Nancy Shepherdson. widow of Ezra Shepherdson of Palmyra, New York Arvine Wales died at Spring Hill on January 1, 1854. [see Wales Genealogy: MPL Case Ref . 929.2 Gen) F-29 Wales, Arvine 83[1824-1853] Kendal[OH] Accounts receivable, bills owed to Arvine Wales. F-30 Wales, Arvine 74[1817-1853] Kendal[OH] Drafts against Arvine Wales for money or goods. F-31 Wales, Arvine 123[1824-1853] Kendal[OH] Receipts for goods and services paid for by Arvine Wales. F-32 Wales, Arvine 133[1820-1853] Kendal[OH] Real estate taxes, school and personal property taxes paid by Arvine Wales. F-33 Wales, Arvine 50[1827-1853] Kendal[OH] Property taxes paid by Arvine Wales on behalf of other individuals. F-34 Wales, Arvine 104[1823-1853] Kendal[OH] Accounts paid on behalf of others or handled in the capacity of guardian or agent. F-35 Wales, Arvine 53[1815-1853] Kendal [OH] Documents concerning legal cases, land transfers, depositions and includes the passport of Arvine Wales. F-36 Wales, Arvine 64[1828-1853] Kendal [OH] Agreements for real estate purchased by Arvine Wales. F-37 Wales, Arvine 87[1832-1853] Kendal [OH] Sales agreements and contracts for property sold by Arvine Wales.

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F-38 Wales, Arvine 47[1830-1853] Kendal [OH] Leases of rental property between Arvine Wales and others. F-39 Wales, Arvine 13[1833-1853] Kendal [OH] Contracts for work to be done and for sale of various articles. F-40 Wales, Arvine 13[1837-1852] Kendal [OH] Bank accounts, cancelled checks, bank statements and memoranda of accounts. F-41 Wales, Arvine 22[various dates] Accounts and documents in litigation between Ann Wales and Augustus Baldwin; also bills to Arvine Wales for care of Pomeroy Baldwin Jr. F-42 Wales, Arvine 50[1814-1852] Kendal [OH] Documents executed by Arvine Wales for others, or documents obtained by Arvine Wales in the course of handling business affairs for others. F-43 Wales, Arvine 73[1829-1853] Kendal [OH] Plats and surveys of real estate, evaluations of land owned by Arvine Wales in Kendal, Massillon and Loudonville. F-44 Wales, Arvine 7[1834-1852] Kendal [OH] Bills of lading for wheat and timber. F-45 Wales, Arvine I. 111[1824-1853] Kendal [OH] Notes and memoranda, figures, many undated, mainly farm and financial notes, several copies or drafts of articles. F-46 Wales, Arvine I. 24[various dates] Various unused printed forms which Arvine Wales had for settlement of Thomas and Charity Rotch’s estates, and for various land transactions. F-47 Wales, Arvine 9[1836-1853] Advertisements for farm machinery, books, list of election returns. F-48 Wales, Arvine 19[1854-1856] Kendal[OH] Estate accounts and documents, listing appraisers, bills submitted to the estate. F-49 Wales, Ann (Foote) Baldwin 2[1822-1842] Bills owed by Ann Wales. F-50 Wales, Nancy(Smith) Shepherdson 3[1854] Massillon [OH] Bills owed by Nancy Wales. Nancy Shepherdson of Palmyra, New York was the third wife of Arvine Wales (married May 29, 1833)

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F-51 Teller and Pease 3[1838-1842] Accounts for general store owned by Dr. J.V.C Teller and Pease. G-1 Kendal Community 47[1826-1842] Kendal[OH] Accounts and papers, agreements between Rotch heirs and Friendly Association for Mutual Interest (Kendal Community) for sale of property, accounts of payment, and legal documents concerning repossession of the property. G-2 Charity School of Kendal 33[1847-1865] Kendal[OH] Letters of application from parents or sponsors and addressed to trustees and superintendents regarding placement of children in the school. See H-12-25: The first meeting of Trustees, November 20, 1826. Present: Mayhew Folger, Arvine Wales, Isaac Bowman, William Henry, James W. Lathrop. The Charity School at Kendal was opened on January 1, 1829. Ten students were admitted to the school in 1845, 14 in 1846 and 13 in 1847. 6 students graduated in 1848. G-3 Charity School of Kendal 83[1855-1865] Kendal[OH] Application forms for perspective students, and completed forms for admission into the Charity School at Kendal. G-4 Charity School of Kendal 15[1845-1865] Kendal[OH] Memoranda on applicants by Arvine Wales and Arvine C. Wales on various applicants to the school. G-5 Charity School of Kendal 88[1831-1853] Kendal[OH] Indentures of pupils, signed agreements between the officials of Charity School and students accepted into the school. G-6 Charity School of Kendal 53[1855-1864] Kendal[OH] Indentures of students, signed agreements between officials of the school and students accepted into the school. G-7 Charity School of Kendal 19[1853-1878] Kendal[OH] Business Correspondence from and to superintendents and trustees of Charity School.

G-8 Charity School of Kendal 10[1826-1883] Kendal[OH] Minutes of the school and transactions by trustees. G-9 Charity School of Kendal 127[1828-1853] Kendal[OH] Accounts, bills rendered to the school and accounts kept by Arvine Wales. G-10 Charity School of Kendal 295[1854-1886] Kendal[OH] Accounts, bills rendered to Charity School also bank statements and cancelled checks. G-11 Charity School of Kendal 65[1826-1878] Kendal[OH]

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Documents, copy of act establishing school; contracts, insurance papers and legal forms. also see H-11-19. G-12 Charity School of Kendal 27[1847-1860] Kendal[OH] Records, including lists of students, plats of land owned by the school, and several drafts of a history of the school by Arvine Wales. G-13 Perry School District #1 (Kendal) 15[1829-1848] Kendal [OH] Accounts and records of land tax paid, teachers’ wages. G-14 Union School 81[1847-1852] Massillon [OH] Building accounts, estimates, bills, and receipts for construction and furnishing the Union School building. G-15 Union School 23[1848-1851] Massillon [OH] Tuition accounts, receipts for payment of tuition and lists of people owing tuition. G-16 Union School 157[1848-1862] Massillon [OH] Accounts of wages, drafts for payment of wages and receipts for wages paid. G-17 Union School 281[1846-1866] Massillon [OH] Bills and drafts on Union School; statements of funds received by school district. G-18 Union School 26[1847-1862] Massillon [OH] Papers and records, includes early minutes of school board, specifications for school building, contract for building school, petition against admitting black children to school, treasurer’s bond for Arvine Wales and report by school principal. G-19 Foote, Luther L 30[1829-1832] Personal and business accounts of Luther L. Foote, brother-in-law of Arvine Wales. Luther L. Foote was a school teacher in Massillon, a lawyer in Canton and a brother of Anne Foote Baldwin Wales, second wife of Arvine Wales and mother of A.C.Wales. [H-11-20] G-20 Foote, Luther L. 34[1824-1830] Settlement of George Stidger estate, accounts and bills, for which Foote was attorney. G-21 Wales, Arvine C. 140[1849-1862] Massillon [OH] Accounts payable, household and farm bills. Arvine Chaffe Wales (1827-1882), son of Arvine and Ann F. Wales was a graduate of the Woodward School of Cincinnati and Harvard University Law School, class of 1848. He was treasurer of Union Schools, Massillon and of the Charity Rotch School. He was elected to the Ohio State Senate in 1870 where he served two terms. He married Eliza Ann Weimer Robinson(1839-1914) who died in Hamburg, Germany while visiting family. Children: Helen(1866-1956); Arvine(1869-1935) married Edna E. McClymonds October 25, 1900; Horatio Watson(1880-1952); married Irene McLain(1910).

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G-22 Wales, Arvine C. 114[1863-1881] Accounts payable, household and farm bills. G-23 Wales, Arvine C. 23[1847-1879] Accounts receivable, bills due to Arvine C. Wales. G-24 Wales, Arvine C. 43[1849-1879] Receipts for bills paid, payments made or services rendered by Arvine C. Wales. G-25 Wales, Arvine C. 76[1851-1880] Drafts against Arvine C. Wales for payment. G-26 Wales, Arvine C. 65[1850-1891] Receipts for taxes paid on real estate, roads and property. G-27 Wales, Arvine C. 39[1853-1882] Taxes paid for others, receipts for tax payment made by Arvine C. Wales on behalf of others. G-28 Wales, Arvine C. 123[1844-1879] Accounts handled for others that passed through Arvine C. Wale’s hands or were paid by him for others. G-29 Wales, Arvine C. 2[1856-1859] Bills of lading for shipment of grain and machinery. G-30 Wales, Arvine C. 11[18158-1880] Bank accounts, cancelled check and bank statements G-31 Wales, Arvine C. 8[1854-1864] Sale agreements for real estate, contracts for sale of real estate by Arvine C. Wales G-32 Wales, Arvine C. 14[1854-1882 Purchase agreements for real estate, contracts for purchase of real estate by Arvine C. Wales. G-33 Wales, Arvine C 5[1861-1866] Leases of property rented by Arvine C. Wales to others G-34 Wales, Arvine C. 47[1816-1868] Memoranda and plats of various pieces of land in Ohio, includes several plats of the Massillon Cemetery as surveyed by Arvine C. Wales, most pieces are undated. G-35 Wales, Arvine C. 17[1850-1880]

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Contracts executed between Arvine C. Wales and others, includes law partnership with H.B. Hurlbut, contracts for work to be done for Arvine C. Wales and agreements for purchase and sale of various articles. G-36 Wales, Arvine C. 22[1848-1880] Legal documents including insurance polices, stock certificate, Arvine C. Wales’s appointment as notary public and his passport. G-37 Wales, Arvine C. 25[1848] Notes for legal cases, mainly assignments for Arvine C. Wales’s classes at Harvard Law School. G-38 Wales, Arvine C. 67[1849-1866] Estate of Pomeroy Baldwin Jr., correspondence, legal documents and accounts relating to the estate of Pomeroy Baldwin Jr. and care of his minor children. G-39 Wales, Arvine C. 1[1851] Testimony in trial of Abby Warner for disturbing the peace by spirit rapping. G-40 Wales, Arvine C. 15[1851-1852] Case of Kitchen versus Kitchen, evidence and dispositions in divorce case.

G-41 Wales, Arvine C. 11[1851-1854] Wales and Breed versus Beatty, evidence and dispositions in a case involving a dispute over land. G-42 Wales, Arvine C. 34[1856-1864] Estate of Isaac and Elizabeth Bowman, documents and accounts relating to settlement of the estate. G-43 Wales, Arvine C. 99[1845-1861] Legal documents executed by Arvine C. Wales or handled by him for others. G-44 Wales, Arvine C. 95[1834-1878] Documents for legal cases, briefs, notes for legal cases [some are in handwriting other than Arvine C. Wales and may actually have been handed by other lawyers] G-45 Hurlbut, H.B. 2[1848] Legal papers, documents drawn up by Hurlbut before his partnership with Arvine C. Wales. G-46 Hurlbut & Wales 11[1846-1852] Legal cases, Barney versus Keith, documents, testimony and final deposition in suit of D. M. Barney against F.M. Keith. G-47 Hurlbut & Wales 11[1850-1851]

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Lake Erie Telegraphy Company case, documents and testimony in case of Saxton versus Lake Erie Telegraph Company G-48 Hurlbut & Wales 13[1850-1852] Legal cases, records handled by the firm. G-49 Hurlbut & Wales 26[1850-1852] Bills and receipts for the law firm. G-50 Bradshaw, David M. 57[1843-1848] Legal papers, documents for cases handled by Bradshaw before his partnership with Arvine C. Wales. G-51 Bradshaw, David M. 25[no date] Notes and figures, most undated. G-52 Bradshaw & Wales 11[1853] Legal cases, Fahnestock versus Bigger and Kachler; depositions, testimony in suit of Benjamin Fahnestock against Daniel Bigger and Edward Kachler. G-53 Bradshaw & Wales 7[1853] Legal cases, state of Ohio versus George P. Smith, testimony in trial in the case of rape. G-54 Bradshaw & Wales 20[1851-1854] Legal cases, depositions, testimony, summons, court costs, for a variety of cases handled by the firm. G-55 Bradshaw & Wales 28[1852-1857] Accounts, bills and receipts for the law firm. G-56 Wales, Arvine C. 40[1850-1880] Contracts for clips of wool, receipts for purchased wool, shearing records, and notes on wool, care of foot rot and feeding sheep steamed fodder. G-57 Wales, Arvine C. 240[1879-1889] Spring Hill Farm, Massillon [OH] Preliminary dairy farm accounts of milk sold and money taken in by the dairy. G-58 Wales, Arvine II 57[1852-1882] Farm accounts and records, produce sold and work performed, and of grain and plants bought, includes notes on raising wheat and lists of fruit trees and ornamental plants. G-59 Stark County Stock Company 6[1857-1862 Accounts of a company formed by Arvine C. Wales and others to purchase a Morgan stallion for stud purposes. G-60 Tuscarawas Valley Agricultural Society 11[1860-1861

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Accounts, cancelled checks for Society of which Arvine C. Wales was treasurer. G-61 Wales, Arvine C. 15[1867-1872] Papers of Ohio General Assembly, Rosters, copies of bills, reports of the Ohio General Assembly. G-62 Wales, Arvine C. 97[1849-1878] Business memoranda, notations on legal and financial matters and sheets of figures not otherwise identifiable. G-63 Wales, Arvine C. 36[1845-1863] Notes on a variety of subjects, drafts of essays and debates, poetry, mostly undated. G-64 Wales, Arvine C. 53[1848-1880] Circulars and form letters (printed) advertisements, announcements, business cards and listings of regulations, printed form letters. G-65 Wales, Arvine C. 30[undated] Unused insurance forms, bills of lading, undated. G-66 Wales, Arvine C. 1[undated] Copies of claims against Arvine C. Wales estate. G-67 Wales Family 15[undated] Recipes for food and wine, as well as formulas for cleaning agents. G-68 Wales, Eliza Weimer (Robinson) 8[1882-1887] Accounts for various goods bought and services rendered. G-69 Wales, Eliza Weimer (Robinson) 2[1882-1884] Receipts and accounts receivable for grain and livestock sold. G-70 Wales, Eliza Weimer 7[1874-1882] Personal property taxes paid by Eliza Wales. G-71 Wales, Eliza Weimer 6[1875-1883] Bank accounts, statements of Eliza Wales’s account at First National Bank. G-72 Wales, Eliza Weimer 3[undated] Notes and memoranda, list of cattle weights, copy of poem and musical notation. G-73 Wales, Eliza Weimer 2[undated] Circulars and form letters, ads for concert and for lamps. G-74 Wales, Eliza Weimer 4[1879-1898] Printed programs for concert, plays and club dinner.

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G-75 Teller, J.V.C. 10[1836-1841] Business papers, bills and accounts. G-76 Wales, Helen 19[1875-1889] Children’s periodicals, copies of Sunday School papers and children’s magazines. G-77 Wales Family 6[1853-1900] Pamphlets written by or about relatives or friends of the Wales family incluyding Joseph Medill and Augustus Ricks, and memorials to Ebenezer Wales and Gaylord McClelland. G-78 Rotch and Wales families 70[various] Clippings on a variety of subjects including poetry, mainly undated. H-1 Correspondence regarding the Rotch Wales Papers. H-2 Typed copies of letters written by Thomas Rotch 47 H-3 Typed copies of letters from William Rotch, Sr to Thomas Rotch 63 H-4 Typed copies of letters to Thomas Rotch 68 H-5 Typed copies of Rodman and Rotch papers 27 Letters to and from members of Rodman and Rotch families. H-6 Typed copies of Wales letters and documents 31 Copies of letters and documents including settlement of Thomas Rotch’s estate and Arvine Wales’s dealings with Kendal Community. H-7 Catalogs and inventories of related collections, and catalogs of exhibits of manuscripts materials. 9 H-8 Photocopies 21 Photocopies of letters, clippings and documents in other libraries which relate in some way to materials in the Rotch Wales collection. H-9 Pictures 18 Portraits of James Duncan, Mayhew Folger and members of the Rodman and Fisher families; also pictures of Kendal Quaker cemetery and marriage certificates of Thomas Rodman and Thomas Rotch. H-10 Clippings 17 Clippings about subjects related to the Rotch Wales Papers, about Spring Hill and the Papers themselves. H-11 Notes by Irene Wales 48

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Handwritten notes by Irene Wales giving background about people and places names in the Rotch Wales Papers, many of them were attached to items in the collection. Handwritten notes by Ethel Conrad indicate that Mrs Horatio (Irene McLain) Wales retrieved archival material in the form of letters, manuscripts and documents of Charity and Thomas Rotch will residing at Spring Hill, soon after her marriage to Horatio Wales in 1910. Numerous letters and ledger books documenting the early settlement history of Massillon were found in barrels in the Spring Hill Farm wool house that was built by Thomas Rotch in 1821. Between 1910 and 1964, Mrs Wales sorted the papers according to narrative interest and general subject headings. She sought the advice historians at the Western Reserve Historical Society in Cleveland and the Ohio Historical Society in Columbus. Both institutions expressed an interest in obtaining the papers for their permanent collections. Mrs. Wales, however, recognized the historical importance of the papers for local Massillon history. In 1964, she decided to establish an archival collection known as the Rotch Wales Papers within the Massillon Public Library. When the archival collection was deposited in the Library in 1964, only about one tenth of the manuscripts, ledgers, and letters belonging to the Rotch and Wales families had been cleaned, restored and indexed according to archives acceptable standards. H-12 Background information of Rotch-Wales Papers 34 Clippings and other information on people and places mentioned in Rotch-Wales Papers collected from many sources; genealogy of the Rotch family; a note on “The Abolitionists” New York Times Saturday Review of Books, January 5, 1906 that mentions Charity Rotch and Spring Hill as a stop on the Underground Railroad. Magazine article on the Samuel Gist release of slaves, and Cleveland Plain Dealer Sunday Magazine (1965) on history of the release of Samuel Gist slaves. H-13 Historical essays and articles based on research including history of Charity School, the Massillon Cemetery and Kendal community. 6 H-14 Pamphlets – Rodman and Rotch families 9 Historical pamphlets concerning the Rodman and Rotch families, with genealogical essays. H-15 Pamphlets – New England 12 Historical pamphlets on Nantucket, Newport, New Bedford etc. H-16 Pamphlets – Ohio 6 Pamphlets on Massillon Cemetery, Massillon Centennial pageant, Ordinance of 1787, Friends’ Boarding School. H-17 Rodman, Mary Register of Publick Friends, 1656-1804. List of Quaker itinerant ministers who visited New England, year, place of origin. H-18 Rotch, Thomas 2 books Copies of letters from Friends Extracts from letters and exhortations addressed to various individuals, mainly on religious subjects.

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H-19 Rotch, Thomas Letter book[1791-1810] New Bedford, Hartford Business letters, mainly concerned with whale oil, candle, and shipping business in New Bedford, plus a few general business letters form Hartford. Latter part of book contains invoices of whale oil, candles and other goods, 1791-1802. H-20 Rotch, Thomas Letter book,[1810-1818] Hartford, Kendal. Business letters concerning sheep and woolen mill in Hartford, store, pottery and wool in Kendal. Latter part of book used by Arvine Wales for business letters concerning estates of Thomas and Charity Rotch and real estate belonging to Wales, 1824-1848; also used as a day book, 1887-1880, possibly for Spring Hill Dairy. H-21 Rotch, Thomas Letter book[1816-1823] Kendal[OH] Mainly business letters concerning sheep, woolen factory, financial affairs, land in Kendal; a few person letters concerning African and Native Americans. J-1 Rotch, Thomas Wastebook[1792-1804] New Bedford MA Daybook of accounts for store, ships, candle factory and a few personal accounts, mainly in New Bedford. J-2 Rotch, Thomas Daybook[1792-1805] New Bedford MA & HartfordCT Includes personal accounts as well as ship accounts, rope walk, candle factory, merchandise for trading. [Arvine C. Wales used the latter part of book as a diary and farm record book, 1862-1865.] J-3 Rotch, Thomas Cash book[1792-1810] New Bedford, MA & Hartford CT Records of cash payments made by and to Thomas Rotch and receipts for same. Includes personal accounts, ship accounts and rope walk. J-4 Rotch, Thomas Account book[1793-1809] New Bedford MA Accounts with individuals and with ships mainly in New Bedford. Includes accounts for building of school house, aqueduct and William Rotch Sr.’s house in New Bedford. J-5 Rotch, Thomas Daybook[1794-1796] General accounts, including some for a store, ropewalk and ships. J-6 Rotch, Thomas Account book[1801-1810] General accounts including some accounts of sheep, woolen factory and Hartford Monthly Meeting. [last half of book used by Arvine C. Wales for farm accounts and records, 1862-1878.] J-7 Rotch, Thomas Account book/ ledger[1808-1816] Miscellaneous accounts, a few for Hartford, but most for Kendal. Some accounts for Hartford woolen mill.[Some of records in Alexander Skinner’s hand]; Index by name in front of book; cross reference with J-9.

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J-8 Rotch, Thomas Daybook[1809-1811] Hartford CT Accounts for woolen factory in Hartford including records of wool bought and wool carded on commission. Also a few general accounts. J-9 Rotch, Thomas Daybook[1809-1813] Hartford CT & Kendal OH Accounts for woolen factory in Hartford, also general accounts for Hartford and Kendal.[some entries in Alexander Skinner’s hand] cross reference with J-7. J-10 Rotch, Thomas Account book[1812-1814] Account book of merchandise purchased by Thomas Rotch and Alexander Skinner, in Connecticut and Ohio. J-11 Rotch, Thomas Account book[1812-1815] Kendal OH Accounts of merchandise bought by Thomas Rotch, Alexander Skinner, Charles Skinner. Most appear to be stock for Thomas Rotch’s store and dyestuffs for the woolen mill. J-12 Rotch, Thomas Daybook[1812-1823] Kendal OH Records of sales of lots in Kendal; general accounts of store, farm, pottery, woolen mill and aqueduct. J-13 Rotch, Thomas Account book[1812-1823] Kendal OH General accounts with individuals, pottery, Kendal woolen mill and aqueduct. Also final balance of accounts of Hartford woolen mill. J-14 Rotch, Thomas Daybook[1813-1815] Kendal OH Daybook for Thomas Rotch’s store in Kendal. J-15 Rotch, Thomas Account book[1816-1821] Kendal OH General accounts, mainly for farming and general labor, a few records for the woolen mill. Last half of book used by Arvine Wales as daybook for general accounts, 1832-1841. J-16 Rotch, Thomas Account book[1817-1823] Kendal OH Contains invoice of cloth manufactured at woolen mill; also accounts of woolen mill, 1823-1828. Latter part of book contains general farm accounts of Arvine Wales, 1850-1853; also notes concerning Charity Rotch School, 1851-1852. J-17 Rotch, Thomas Account book[1819-1822] General accounts transferred from ledger. J-18 Rotch, Thomas Daybook of cloth room[1821-1823] Kendal OH Records of cloth obtained by various people and records of merchandise obtained from Thomas Rotch’s store. J-19 Rotch, Thomas Memorandum book[1792-1803]

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Memoranda of insurance policies on ships and accounts of sales of cargo and merchandise. [the latter part of the book contins Arvine C. Wales accounts for Arvine Wales’s estate and Spring Hill Farm, 1854-1873]. J-20 Rotch, Thomas Memorandum book, 1796-1822. Accounts and memoranda relating to ships, whale oil, buildings, oil mill, and farming, wine making and sheep. J-21 Rotch, Thomas sheep records [1810-1811] Notes on purchases, breeding and care of flock in Hartford. Many entries in Arvine Wales’s hand. Some entires also concern farming and weather. J-22 Rotch, Thomas sheep records [1811-1821] Records of expense of bringing sheep to Ohio and care after arrival. Also accounts of sale of sheep and of wool. J-23 Rotch, Thomas Check book [1802-1810] Check stubs for checks written, 1802-1810. J-24 Rotch, Thomas Receipt book [1809-1811] Receipts for expenses for farm and sheep raising in Connecticut. J-25 Rotch, Thomas Bank book [1811-1812] Thomas Rotch’s account with Bank of Steubenville. Later pages used to record Arvine Wales’s personal account with Merchants Bank, 1852-1853; also accounts with Massillon Bank for Charity School and Union School, 1850-1851. J-26 Rotch, Thomas Receipt book [1812-1820] Signed receipts for bills Thomas Rotch paid. Last half of book contains his accounts with people in Kendal; also contains several lists of cloth sold or consigned. J-27 Rotch, Thomas Check book [1822-1823] Printed forms for drafts on Thomas Rotch, only a few stubs filled out. J-28 Rotch, Thomas One volumne, Day book [1821-1823] Includes general accounts and accounts for woolen mill. J-29 Rotch, Thomas Cash book [1831] Bequests, bills paid and moneys owed. J-30 Owner unclear Store Accounts [1833] Poor condition. J-31 Rotch, Thomas Account book [1815] Kendal store accounts.

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J-32 Rotch, Thomas Store Accounts [1811-1815] Hartford [CT] Store accounts (fragile) J-33 Rotch, Thomas Land survey [1825-1831] (fragile) J-34 Rotch, Thomas Saw Mill wages [1813] Wages paid to workmen. J-35 Rotch, Charity Estate Sale [1826] Lists of items sold to individual buyers with prices paid. J-36 Rotch, Thomas Day book [1813-1820] Journal and Day book. K-1 Skinner, Charles K Daybook[1812-1815] Kendal[OH] General accounts, mainly for blacksmith work. Includes expenses for building Kendal woolen mill. [ a few pages in the front are records for the woolen mill in 1824, written in Arvine Wales’s hand.] K-2 Charles Skinner K. Account Book[1818-1821] Kendal[OH] Primarily accounts of Thomas Rotch’s woolen factory, including records of barter transactions, later pages in Arvine Wale’s handwriting records general accounts for Charity Rotch and estates of Charity and Thomas Rotch. 1823-1827. K-3 Macy, Jethro Account Book[1819-1828] General accounts for coopering work done for ships and individuals. K-4 Wales, Arvine Woolen factory account book [1823-1825] Accounts of dyestuffs and other supplies purchased for the woolen factory, also records of wages paid. K-5 Wales, Arvine, Ledger[1825] Appears to be record of purchasers of items from Charity Rotch’s estate sale held May 13 and 14, 1825. K-6 Wales, Arvine Receipt book[1827-1835] Receipts for payment of bills by Arvine Wales. K-7 Wales, Arvine Day Book[1821-1850] Farm accounts and general accounts, some notes on the weather, lists of applicants to Charity School, 1829-1850. K-8 Wales, Arvine I. Account Book[1841-1853] Lists of accounts with various individuals, Charity School and Union School. Also contains list of properties owned in Loudonville, with records of sales. This list was

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continued by Arvine C. Wales until 1870. Also list of fruit trees bought by Arvine C. Wales in 1852. K-9 Kendal Community Minutes[1826-1829] Kendal [OH] Minutes of Meetings of Kendal Community; also constitution of the Association, inventory of property and lists of debts of the community. K-10 Kendal Community Day Book[1827-1828] Kendal [OH] Records of goods received and work done by members of the community. K-11 Kendal Community Day Book[1827-1829] Kendal [OH] Accounts of work done by the members of the community and goods issued to them. K-12 Kendal Community Day book[1828-1836] Kendal [OH] Accounts of work done and goods bought by members of Kendal Community and final settlements with the members upon dissolution of the community. K-13 Charity School accounts Account book[1824-1853] Kendal [OH] Records of accounts due to and payable by Charity School. K-14 Social Library of Kendal Records[1825-1847] Kendal [OH] Constitution and bylaws, minutes, list of subscribers and books borrowed, list of fines paid and list of books in the library. K-15 Foote, Luther L. Docket of court cases [1827-1820] Records of cases, their outcome and fees paid. K-16 Foote, Luther L. Account book,[1827-1831] Accounts of legal business handled by Luther Foote and Griswold. K-17 Teller, J.V.C. Day book[1833-1838] Record of Wales family’s purchases at Teller’s store. K-18 Teller, J.V.C. Ledger[1834-1841] Massillon [OH] Accounts of general store kept by Teller in Massillon. K-19 Wales, Arvine C. Diary[1845-1846] Record of experiences at Woodward College, Cincinnati, Ohio and summer vacation at home. K-20 Wales, Arvine C. Diary[1847-1848] Record of year spent at home reading law and working at surveying. K-21 Wales, Arvine C. Ledger with separate index.[1849-1858] Ledger with separate index, records of cases handled by Arvine C. Wales, with notations of verdict, costs paid, etc.

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K-22 Wales, Arvine C. Letter book[1857-1863] Binder of incoming letters, business and personal, letters discuss farming, financial affairs, real estate, legal affairs, sheep, Union School, Charity School, Civil War. K-23 Bradshaw & Wales Letter book[1852-1854] Copies of letters sent out by Bradshaw & Wales concerning legal matters. K-24 Bradshaw & Wales Account book[1851-1853] Accounts for services rendered to law clients. L-1 Hurlbut, H.B. [1840-1844] Docket of court cases, their outcomes and fees. L-2 Baldwin, Pomeroy 1book[1849-1850] Account book for estate, administrators’ accounts for settlement of the estate of Pomeroy Baldwin. L-3 Bradshaw, David M. 1 ledger[1843-1845] Docket of court cases, records of cases handled by Bradshaw, & their disposition. The book also contains copies of some of his outgoing letters, 1848. Several pages used by Arvine C. Wales for farm accounts, 1878. L-4 Bradshaw, David M. [1843-1851] Records of law cases handled by Bradshaw, with final dispositions and record of any payments. L-5 Bradshaw, David M. [1844-1846] Docket of law cases, list of cases handled by Bradshaw with record of outcomes. L-6 Bradshaw, David M. 1 ledger[1845-1848] Record of court cases, records of proceedings an dispositions of each case and one payment made. L-7 Massillon Lyceum 1 book[1837-1846] Minutes of a society formed to discuss educational and cultural topics. L-8 Dresel, Otto Daybook[1843-1850 Daybook of accounts for general store in Lockport & in Massillon. Latter part of book used 1881-1886 for accounts for Spring Hill Dairy. L-9 Warner, C. & Darwin Daybook[1839-1840] Accounts for a dry goods and general store in Massillon. L-10 Warner, Darwin (?) Store ledger[1838-1841] Accounts for a dry goods store in Massillon.

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L-11 Warner, Darwin(?) Daybook[1840-1841] Accounts for a dry goods and general store in Massillon. L-12 J. Cropsey & Company 1 ledger[1829-1845] Account book for a store, apparently in Massillon. L-13 Cropsey & Company Daybook[1843-1844] Accounts of a general store in Massillon. L-14 Goins & Company Daybook[1851-1854] Day book of accounts for a store in Massillon. L-15 Goins & Company 2 books[1851-1855] Accounts of a saloon and billiard room located in the Pease Block, Massillon. L-16 [Unknown] Daybook [1841-1843] Accounts of dealings in wheat and other goods in Massillon, possibly a general store. L-17 [Unknown] Daybook[1850-1851] Unidentified day book of a general store, apparently in Canton or Sandyville, Ohio (some Canton names in the accounts). L-18 [Unknown] Account Book [1851] Accounts for an unidentified general store apparently in Sandyville. L-19 [Unknown] Daybook[1853-1854] Accounts apparently for a general store. L-20 [Unknown] Index to a ledger Index to unidentified ledger, many Massillon names. L-21 Rotch, William Book[1916] Memorandum written by William Rotch in the eightieth year of his age. Boston, Houghton Mifflin, 1916. L-22 Farrar, Mrs. John [Eliza Rotch Farrar] Book[1847] The Young Lady’s Friend New York: Samuel S & William Wood, 1848. L-23 School Officers’ Guide for the State of Ohio [1842] Columbus L-24 Laws regulating municipal corporations, with their several amendments; the ordinances of the town of Massillon, Charles A. Hirgus, 1854. L-25 Woodbridge, William C. Atlas[1843]

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School atlas to accompany the Modern School Geography : Hartford: Belknap & Hamersley, 1843. M-1 Rodman Family Documents 4[1684-1790] Will of Joan Borden Fowle(1684); marriage certificate of Abraham Borden and Elizabeth Wanton(1713); marriage certificate of Thomas Rodman and Mary Borden (1750); marriage certificate of Thomas Rotch and Charity Rodman (1790). M-2 Miscellaneous documents and papers 6[various dates] Bills of sale for Kendal lot, 1815; of ship in Hudson, New York, 1791; deed to land in Iowa, 1855; insurance policy, 1804; display of penmanship, 1793. M-3 Maps – Kendal 4[1812-1826] Kendal[OH] Two plats of Kendal by Thomas Rotch (1812); 1 plat of 1815 Addition to Kendal by Thomas Rotch, one plat of Kendal by Arvine Wales [undated, but after 1826] [all mss.] M-4 Maps – Massillon 4 One plat of Massillon & Kendal, 1832; One plat of Massillon (undated, but before 1854); one plat of Union Addition to Massillon, 1868; one plat of Massillon Cemetery by Arvine Wales, 1847; one printed map of Massillon, 1837. M-5 Maps – Ohio 6 2 plats of Wales addition to Loudonville (1845); map of Scioto lands near Worthington; map of Friends’ meetings sites in Ohio(Ann Mifflin’s name on reverse given to her by Horton Howard); map of Fort Ancient; one unidentified town. M-6 Maps, printed 3 Map of London (1757), map of Erie Canal (1817); map of Cuyahoga Falls [undated]. M-7 Maps (Photostats) 7 Plat map of 1815 addition to Kendal (2 copies), Plat of Kendal 1812 (2 copies); undated plat of Massillon; Plat of Canton (1809); map of London (1757). M-8 Modern maps 8 One of Ashland County (1962) with notes by Irene Wales indicating land owned by Isaac Austin; 7 maps showing Charity Rotch Allotment (c 1930-1954). M-9 Newspapers 19[1761-1885] Newspapers from Massillon, Canton, Chillicothe, Albany, Boston, Hartford, Newport. M-10 Periodicals 19[1875-1885] Copies of Country Gentleman, Welk’s Current etc. M-11 Printed materials 4

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Poster for Charity School, 1844; unused form, American Youths’ Diploma; poster for sale of lots in Loudenville, 1845 and 1850. M-12 Pictures 2 Photograph of Ohio Senate, c. 1871; lithograph of McClelland Farm, Washington Co. Pa. M-13 Library Documents 2 Massillon [OH] Documents accepting Russell home for McClymonds Public Library (1897). Bylaws of Massillon Library, Assn. BIBLIOGRAPHY Bullard, John M. The Rotches New Bedford, The Cabinet Press, 1947 Conrad, Ethel. Invaluable Friends: Thomas and Charity Rotch Massillon, Ohio 1991. _______, ed. “Touring Ohio in 1811: The Journal of Charity Rotch“ Ohio History Vol.99, Summer-Autumn, 1990:135-165. Engler, James Scott. Independence and Integration in frontier Ohio: Thomas and Charity

Rotch and the Significance of cultural origins, social imperatives and economic opportunity in the settling of the Old Northwest. MA Thesis, Kent State University, Ohio, 2004.

Leach, Robert J. Quaker Nantucket, the Religious Community behind the Whaling

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