John Thompson, 1773-1794

4 letters July 5, 1773 to 7 mo. 25, 1805, addressed to sister Nancy and brother Thomas (in England) topics: -little likelihood of his returning to England -death of one of his best friends, Dr. Evans (1773) -describes visit to S. Emlen, who "spoke much in -favour of matrimony" -asks for pocketbooks to be sent for young ladies he knows -deeds for land -sending a "packett" by Morris Birkbeck and other Friend returning home [England] after religious visit -"packett" contains book with names of original purchasers and map of Liberties -start of Rev. War -acknowledges receipt of turnip seed -refers to recent epidemic [yellow fever?] -his own poor health -sympathy for death of brother's wife -JT has store with oldest son, next son 18 years old and apprentice -weather -mistaken idea that it's cheaper to live in America -evils of cheap liquor -sends message to D. Roberts and family -refers to visit from William Crotch