Thomas McKean correspondence to Sarah McKean, November 2nd, 1780
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November 2 1780Image Description:
Letter written by Thomas McKean to his wife, Sarah McKean, during his tenure as Pennsylvania Congressman. He served as chief justice of Pennsylvania from 1777 to 1797.Inscription:
Dear Sally,Having an opportunity by Councillor Van-
Campon of this county, I have just to inform you that
I have arrived on Sunday night, tho fatigued, much
better than when I set out. We have already tried a woman
& negro man for murdering her bastard child, and a
white man for a rape; all were aquitted_ one has
been tried for treason, in joining the Indians [illegible] and
is found guilty. On Saturday I expect to set out for
Reading.
Give my love to the children, to Mrs. Finney &
Dunn [illegible] if still with you, and kiss my dear little
Tommy for me. Adieu,
Easton Yours affectionately,
Novem. 2. 1780 Tho M.Kean
Mrs. Sarah M.Kean.--
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