there is an account standing open in the day Book of Captain Mathew Sleght Late of this place dated the 30 day of November 1776 wich runs thus

Mr Bruen¹ will have the honor of delivering you this letter— This gentleman, who is one of our most respectable merchants, is on a visit to the State of Ohio, and is desirous of being introduced to a brot… Continue Reading From Henry Brockholst Livingston, 8 June 1815

     Please inform me if you have sent down the dozen pine apple cheeses, as Mr Adams has not informed me of their arrival. I shall be much disappointed if they do not get down in time to go by the next packet which will sail in a few days.