Rhea, Jonathan, 1758-1815 to Dr. Longstreet

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GLC#
GLC03150.02
Type
Letters
Date
12 November 1801
Author/Creator
Rhea, Jonathan, 1758-1815
Title
to Dr. Longstreet
Place Written
Trenton, New Jersey
Pagination
1 p. : docket Height: 32.6 cm, Width: 19.8 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Age of Jefferson & Madison

Discusses a possible lawsuit being brought up against Longstreet by Major Freeman, "...your reputation will be materially involved - Property when compared to honest fame is but trash - Riches never gave happiness, but an approved conscience with a morsel of bread is in my opinion preferable to the wealth of the Indies if obtained by fraud & swindling..." Advises him to take action and contact Mr. Stockton to avoid further trouble. Identified as a copy in the docket.

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