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Dudley discusses the offer to purchase his land mentioned in George's last letter. He thanks his nephew for writing and apologizes for not writing a longer letter himself as he is busy in Congress.
Date
1-18-1826
Keywords
Mr. Waldo, Mr. Eddy, Mr. Arnold, Harry Coggswell, Mr. Weston, Bethel, Randolph
Recommended Citation
Chase, Dudley, "Letter to George Chase" (1826). Philander Chase Letters. 576.
https://digital.kenyon.edu/chase_letters/576
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Washington Jan’y 18th 1826
Dear George
You say Charles Waldo wishes to buy my [Lancer] Lot on the E.B. and will pay me a fair price in a year. I am willing to sell, and for a fair price. What does Mr. Waldo consider a fair price? That land was [prised] off to me in lieu of money lent. The appraisers were Shubal [?] Henry Arnold & another. [?] [at] the time the [price] was [low] and was satisfied with the judgement. Mr. Waldo can ascertain from Mr. Arnold what the price was. I do no recollect now. I will sell the land at their appraisal for money [in] a year & interest.
I must say that I am willing to have the timber cut unless he concludes [too] long. If leave is given, it will be proper to ascertain beforehand about trees and the prices of them.
As to purchasing more lands – at 15 [?] per head I much doubt the propriety of it. When Dairy cheese &c sells for 5 cents there is no great encouragement to buy lands at 15 [?] per head. Besides I believe Capt. [?] has some orders or directions as is [adviser] already on that subject. Must therefore refer you and Mr. Eddy to him for consultation & calculation.
I have rec’d a letter from Harry Coggswell complaining that Mr. Weston is about seeing him on my account left by you in his hands for that purpose. I wrote you on that subject soon after the receipt of your letter. I hope my communication has not miscarried. Don’t let Coggswell be troubled. I shall write to him to quiet his fears on that head. Your letter of 10th [last] was rec’d today & afforded me much satisfaction. It presented in a very intelligent & interesting manner, the affairs of Bethel & Randolph, to my view. Don’t take any expectations to my short [?] mode of writing to you. I am ever in the upmost haste. I rec’d by this day’s Mail more letters to consume & business to attend to than I can get thro’ with for a week. Besides I have other business on hand connected with Committees with whom I am associated that must be attended to. I must therefore bid you goodnight for the present. Give my compliments & love to Wife & Babe
Yours most affectionately,
Dudley Chase