Letter from John Leake to Robert W. Leake regarding family matters and business affairs. John wrote of an impending visit from their mother, but also stated that he "would not have the pleasure of accompanying..." her. John Leake also expressed dismay that recent events had confirmed their suspicions of impending conflict between America and Great Britain.

Identifier
NYSA_A4016-77_V7_F131e

Date Original
August 16 1774

Contributor
Leake, John G.

Language
English

Source
New York State Archives, New York State Engineer and Surveyor. Records of Surveys and Maps of State Lands, 1686-1892. Series A4016-77, Volume 7, Folder 131, Item e.

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