Ralph speaks of a settlement with a Mr. Clark and his account. Clark just recovered from the smallpox. Ralph informs Samuel that the books should be straight now. P.S. Ralph hopes Samuel will visit soon.
Kirkland 243a Ralph W. Kirkland to Samuel Kirkland March 14, 1806 Honored Uncle - Yours by Mr. Bingham I have received and will attend to the contents. The reason why I have not been out before now, is because I have been obliged to pay very close attention to a sick Brother, both by day and by night. He is much better and is able to come into the Store a little, but not to do anything. I send to Aunt 2 lbs Coffee and a roll of Butter, which will be good with a little Codfish if it should be wan Show moreKirkland 243a Ralph W. Kirkland to Samuel Kirkland March 14, 1806 Honored Uncle - Yours by Mr. Bingham I have received and will attend to the contents. The reason why I have not been out before now, is because I have been obliged to pay very close attention to a sick Brother, both by day and by night. He is much better and is able to come into the Store a little, but not to do anything. I send to Aunt 2 lbs Coffee and a roll of Butter, which will be good with a little Codfish if it should be wanted etc. Also some papers from Boston. No letters. Mr. L. has had a letter from Reverend J. T. Kirkland , all well etc. I hope to be able to ride out tomorrow evening. I am Respectfully yours R. W. Kirkland . Friday 2 o'clock PM March 14, 1806 Reverend Samuel Kirkland . Reverend Samuel Kirkland Paris Mr. Bingham Family Letters 1806 and 1807 R.W. Kirklands March 14th, 1806 Show less
Ralph W. Kirkland apologizes for not getting out before now, but he has been nursing a sick brother. He sends two lbs. of coffee, a roll of butter and papers from Boston.