Broom, Jacob (1752-1810) to James Broom re: "the public sentiment inclines"
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02470.06 Author/Creator: Broom, Jacob (1752-1810) Place Written: Wilmington, NC Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1807/10/14 Pagination: 1 p. + addr 22.1 x 17 cm Order a Copy
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
Wilmington Oct. 14 1807
Dear James,
I wrote you on the 12th - I have nothing further to add, only that Jacob is anxious to commence his studies- he regrets the loss of time heretofore-
Our public affairs appear more squally at least the public sentiment inclines now to a belief that there will be war- I cannot imagine from what it arises, unless the ultimatum of our [adomon?] is more generally known- I fear their demand will be too much tinctured with Fr. influence, for the interest of our Country-
Yr. Ma & Lava. join me in love to you & yours-
I am yours affectionately
Jacob Broom
P.S. I am informed by Doct. [illegible] that you purchased some [illegible] stock at 13 ¼ what is yr opinion of that stock, & in case of war will it not suffer dilapidation?
I have sent the goods, among which are, for you- a box of pictures, a book case, a saddle & [illegible] a letter - the glass doors of your book case are packed up with the large looking glass sent to Mr. Roberts-
[address]: James M. Broom Esquire
Atty at Law
Baltimore
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