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English: John Hull Piatt (1710-1760) letter |
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| Source | https://archive.org/details/everybodysancest00lodg/page/12/mode/2up |
| Author | John Hull Piatt |
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While residing on the Isle of St. Thomas. John Piatt wrote to his eldest son, John, informing him of his failing health. Abraham. the son who accompanied his father on the voyage, was about to return, when the following letter was written, and was the bearer of it to his family. It was through the courtesy of the late Mrs. Frances Hammond of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, a great granddaughter of "John of France" that we are enabled to give below a copy of the original letter then in her possession.
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Dear Son: I hereby let you know that I am yet alive, and when I have said that I have said all I can say, for I am so low I can scarcely hold my pen to let you know I have not forgotten you. I am not able to stir out anywhere to see to getting some trinkets to send you by your brother Abraham, which otherwise I would have done. "You told me in your letter you intended to come and see me as soon as your time was out, but I would not have you attempt it until you hear from me again, for, if I live, I shall leave this Island very soon, in order to recover my health, and if I live until next summer you may depend upon seeing me at home. I would therefore advise you to stick closely to your business and do the best you can for yourself. As to any further news, your brother Abraham can tell you all. Give my love to your mother and all your brothers and all inquiring friends. I remain, your affectionate father. JOHN PIATT. St. Thomas. July 7, 1760.
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