Monett, Samuel, fl. 1810 to Samuel Williams

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GLC#
GLC04601.05-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
11 May 1810
Author/Creator
Monett, Samuel, fl. 1810
Title
to Samuel Williams
Place Written
Natchez, Mississippi
Pagination
2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 19.5 cm, Width: 31.5 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Age of Jefferson & Madison

Writes to Williams in Ohio that he arrived in Natchez 6 May after a voyage of three weeks and five days. Mentions that he contracted dysentery on the trip but is okay. Reports that there is no produce for sale at the market and that there are 100 or 200 boats trying to sell their cargo. Lists some prices for goods. Observes that the country seems wealthy and there are many enslaved people. He will continue to the settlement of Red Lick near Port Gibson on Cole's Creek. Updates Williams on his relation Mr. Cochran, who lives near Bayou Pierre and is well. Gives regards to family and friends.

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