From Jane Mecom (unpublished)
Boston Sept. 10 1789
Dear Brother

I would not let this opertunity by cousen John williams Pass without leting you know I am as well as usal tho I have nothing Els to write haveing wrot by Post about ten Days Past and Informd you of my Desposing of the Bill and all other circumstances, I have never heard any thing from Him about the acount that was in the Dutch Dr. Favour and by yr maner of writg I soposed you did not much Expect it but I thought it might be well to tell you now he is going there. I dont know if I tould you that Col. Ingorsol is Dead. His first wife was our sister Sarahs Eldest Daughter. He has Left two Daughters won in England.

I only my constant wishes for the mitigation of yr Pains that you may Injoy grater Tranquility and a firm Asureance of Eternal Happines. Remember me Affectionatly to yr Famely yr affectiont sister

Jane mecom

Addressed: Doctor Franklin / Philadelphia Answer’d
Endorsed: My Sister
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