Letter from Benjamin Jennings Seward to William Henry Seward, February 7, 1838

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Letter from Benjamin Jennings Seward to William Henry Seward, February 7, 1838
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Distributor:Seward Family Papers Project

Institution:University of Rochester

Repository:Rare Books and Special Collections

Date:1838-02-07

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Letter from Benjamin Jennings Seward to William Henry Seward, February 7, 1838

action: sent

sender: Benjamin Seward
Birth: 1793-08-23  Death: 1841-02-24

location: Westfield, NY

receiver: William Seward
Birth: 1801-05-16  Death: 1872-10-10

location: Unknown
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transcription: kac 

revision: crb 2015-11-11

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Chautauqua Land Office
Westfield Feb. 7. 1838
Dear Henry
We are thankful for the items
of news you furnish us from Florida:
although grieved at the loss our
Goshen Cousins have sustained.
Today we received a/c current
from Batavia—but as yet we have
not had time to examine or compare.
It comes in good time.
Today we extended two articles
& made 10 Bonds & Mortgages: but
have taken less than $400—less than
$200 yesterday. —Collectors are
occupying us a good deal—we
only pay upon full examination &
immediate charge of items on the land.
I sent something over $5.000
to Batavia a few days since.
Come—as soon as you feel willing
—and bring Frances
Birth: 1805-09-24 Death: 1865-06-21
with you—we shall
be delighted to see you both. Come.
B.J. Seward.
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William Seward

Birth: 1801-05-16 Death: 1872-10-10
B. J. Seward
Feb. 7. 1838.