Letter from John R. Eaton to his sister Mrs. Lethe Smith
July 13th 1807
Dear Sister,
being informed yesterday, that
W. Smith was again to leave this country
for the West, and having business of moment
there - had come up tosee him too late.
Will you be so good as to visit
us! We would be very happy inthe
company of you and the Children.
My affairs require my presents in the
Town of Petersburg now - therefore can't
stay till you come home, for which Iam truly
Sorry - we are well &gladly hear that
you are so -
Most affectionately
your Brother
Mrs Lethe Smith John R. Eaton
On back of the above letter
Mr William Smith
Attention
Mr Burton}
(Lethe (EATON) SMITH is wife of Wm SMITH, I believe the Mr. BURTON listed is Robert BURTON as there are other letters in this collection from him)