James Corbin Letter - October 2, 1813
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Corbin, James
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A letter from James Corbin of Williamstown, Massachusetts, to Mr. Pliny Moore of Champlain [New York], dated October 2, 1813. The letter refers to Pliny Moore’s desire to employ James Corbin at his mill and James’ difficulty in accommodating this request due to his partnership in running a farm and mill with his brother.
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Dear Sir, The reason I did not come to tend your mill last spring was because
the letter you wrote me dated 1 of March I didn’t receive it until the 12 of
April and inform me that if I could be there in 2 or 3 weeks you would employ
me as we agreed and therefore I concluded it would not do any good for me to
come. It was a great disappointment to me because I was all ready to come
whenever I got word. It is impossible for me to come now for I am in
partnership with my brother in the farm and Mills and must take care our
crops and settle our [bushels] this winter. I know nothing to the contrary but
what I can come next spring I will let you know by uncle Corbin this winter.
James Corbin