Letters of Isaac Bobin, Esq; Private Secretary of Hon. George Clarke, Secretary of the Province of New York. 1718-1730 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1872 Excerpt: ... Isaac Bobin to George Clarke. S. Office, New York, March 14'/' 172. Hond Sir, IHAVE received yours of ye 10th Instant by Mr. Lawrence and am glad the little fruit I sent met with your kind acceptance. I send you some Tobacco. I have sent you a Tast of old Burnets Tea at 8f. a pound its some that he bought at Vendue & I am jnformed is damaged, brought here by Hickford the Privateer, I am sorry Mrs. Bergen has disappointed Madm Clarke, but I will Enquire else where. The Coach maker has better than half finished the Wheels, and tells me they had been done before now had not one of his Men fallen sick but will see to get them done out of hand. I send you inclosed five pounds in small Bills, We have had two very dead quarters for business of the Office but hope it will be brisker. I send you some Salecia Lettice seed, Cabbage Lettice seed, and Sellery seed as much of every sort as I could get, as likewise five quarts of Beans, being all the Man would spare, having promised some to Mr. DeLancey. Mr. DeLancey tells me the Goosberry Trees are ready at half a hours warning. Inclosed is a letter from Mr. Phillipse concerning Mrs. Hegeman. I have omitted to acquaint you that the governour approves of your thoughts of admonishing Mr. Phillipse the Dissenting Minister and directed me to send him a Letter of admonition accordingly. Mr. Bickley last night was taken with a Bleeding of the Nose, but is better to day, he purposes to pay you a visit after a Supream Court is over and stay for some time retired. I am sorry to hear you have sprained your hand. The Governour will go for Jerseys the Beginning of next Month.--I am &c. I. Bobin. Isaac Bobin to George Clarke. Secretary's Office, New York, June the 8' 1724. Hond Sir, IHAVE had the happy ness of seeing Madam Clarke an...