Written in 1799, Original in the possession of Barbara Louise Mulock Coupland
New York, 10 May 1799
Dear Brother Edward,
Your letter that was received from Thomas Ward, from the hand of the bearer onboard the schooner on Sunday last. It so happens that I was in town that day on my way home from Philadelphia. Nothing could have given me more pleasure than the sight of the letter. [indistinguishable] of the loss of your wife gave discomfort to me for the loss is well known to myself. Your letter stating you and the rest of the family was in good health which found me and Mr. Thomas Ward's family in the same. As for my family, I cannot say how it is with them as I have not seen them in days. They were all sick when I left home. I am in the greatest expectations of seeing you once more in this country but now am out of hope. I have given Mr. Joudrey the bearer of your letter [indistinguishable] should be very glad if it is consistent with your good interest to move to this country you must but know your own circumstances but I can't but think that you might do as well hear [sic]. Think what a satisfaction it would be to your friends to have you among them. Your father is like a ripe seed ready to drop into the ground. Think what a satisfaction it would be for him to see you before he bids a due [sic].
He often laments your long absence with tears, that he might shed a tear of joy at beholding you once more before he departs to be hear [sic] no more. Your brother Jesse and family are well when I left them and so is your sister Mary and family and brother [indistinguishable] and family were sick.
Your sister Nancy married and moved to the River St. Johns. You say our cousins is well. If you receive this letter inform the contents of this letter and tell them to write to me of the situation of their family. If you should ever consider to move to this country you may depend in everything in my power for your accomodation. I have no heart to write. Let us hear from you every opportunity and I will do the same. How that God may protect you in all your latest undertaking and that you may be thankful for every blessing you enjoy and if ever you should think it fit to alter your present situation which I make no doubt that you will that you may prosperous [sic] in it and be happy as I share with you in the prayer of friend and brother.
William Mulock
Mr. Ward will write to you and inform you how to direct your letter when I return home I should inform him how I find my family and [indistinguishable] thing has happened he will inform you. Mr. and Mrs. Ward and family desires their love to you and family and to our cousins in Halifax.
New York, 10 May 1799
Dear Brother Edward,
Your letter that was received from Thomas Ward, from the hand of the bearer onboard the schooner on Sunday last. It so happens that I was in town that day on my way home from Philadelphia. Nothing could have given me more pleasure than the sight of the letter. [indistinguishable] of the loss of your wife gave discomfort to me for the loss is well known to myself. Your letter stating you and the rest of the family was in good health which found me and Mr. Thomas Ward's family in the same. As for my family, I cannot say how it is with them as I have not seen them in days. They were all sick when I left home. I am in the greatest expectations of seeing you once more in this country but now am out of hope. I have given Mr. Joudrey the bearer of your letter [indistinguishable] should be very glad if it is consistent with your good interest to move to this country you must but know your own circumstances but I can't but think that you might do as well hear [sic]. Think what a satisfaction it would be to your friends to have you among them. Your father is like a ripe seed ready to drop into the ground. Think what a satisfaction it would be for him to see you before he bids a due [sic].
He often laments your long absence with tears, that he might shed a tear of joy at beholding you once more before he departs to be hear [sic] no more. Your brother Jesse and family are well when I left them and so is your sister Mary and family and brother [indistinguishable] and family were sick.
Your sister Nancy married and moved to the River St. Johns. You say our cousins is well. If you receive this letter inform the contents of this letter and tell them to write to me of the situation of their family. If you should ever consider to move to this country you may depend in everything in my power for your accomodation. I have no heart to write. Let us hear from you every opportunity and I will do the same. How that God may protect you in all your latest undertaking and that you may be thankful for every blessing you enjoy and if ever you should think it fit to alter your present situation which I make no doubt that you will that you may prosperous [sic] in it and be happy as I share with you in the prayer of friend and brother.
William Mulock
Mr. Ward will write to you and inform you how to direct your letter when I return home I should inform him how I find my family and [indistinguishable] thing has happened he will inform you. Mr. and Mrs. Ward and family desires their love to you and family and to our cousins in Halifax.
Written in 1799, Original in the possession of Barbara Louise Mulock Coupland
New York, 10 May 1799
Dear Brother Edward,
Your letter that was received from Thomas Ward, from the hand of the bearer onboard the schooner on Sunday last. It so happens that I was in town that day on my way home from Philadelphia. Nothing could have given me more pleasure than the sight of the letter. [indistinguishable] of the loss of your wife gave discomfort to me for the loss is well known to myself. Your letter stating you and the rest of the family was in good health which found me and Mr. Thomas Ward's family in the same. As for my family, I cannot say how it is with them as I have not seen them in days. They were all sick when I left home. I am in the greatest expectations of seeing you once more in this country but now am out of hope. I have given Mr. Joudrey the bearer of your letter [indistinguishable] should be very glad if it is consistent with your good interest to move to this country you must but know your own circumstances but I can't but think that you might do as well hear [sic]. Think what a satisfaction it would be to your friends to have you among them. Your father is like a ripe seed ready to drop into the ground. Think what a satisfaction it would be for him to see you before he bids a due [sic].
He often laments your long absence with tears, that he might shed a tear of joy at beholding you once more before he departs to be hear [sic] no more. Your brother Jesse and family are well when I left them and so is your sister Mary and family and brother [indistinguishable] and family were sick.
Your sister Nancy married and moved to the River St. Johns. You say our cousins is well. If you receive this letter inform the contents of this letter and tell them to write to me of the situation of their family. If you should ever consider to move to this country you may depend in everything in my power for your accomodation. I have no heart to write. Let us hear from you every opportunity and I will do the same. How that God may protect you in all your latest undertaking and that you may be thankful for every blessing you enjoy and if ever you should think it fit to alter your present situation which I make no doubt that you will that you may prosperous [sic] in it and be happy as I share with you in the prayer of friend and brother.
William Mulock
Mr. Ward will write to you and inform you how to direct your letter when I return home I should inform him how I find my family and [indistinguishable] thing has happened he will inform you. Mr. and Mrs. Ward and family desires their love to you and family and to our cousins in Halifax.
New York, 10 May 1799
Dear Brother Edward,
Your letter that was received from Thomas Ward, from the hand of the bearer onboard the schooner on Sunday last. It so happens that I was in town that day on my way home from Philadelphia. Nothing could have given me more pleasure than the sight of the letter. [indistinguishable] of the loss of your wife gave discomfort to me for the loss is well known to myself. Your letter stating you and the rest of the family was in good health which found me and Mr. Thomas Ward's family in the same. As for my family, I cannot say how it is with them as I have not seen them in days. They were all sick when I left home. I am in the greatest expectations of seeing you once more in this country but now am out of hope. I have given Mr. Joudrey the bearer of your letter [indistinguishable] should be very glad if it is consistent with your good interest to move to this country you must but know your own circumstances but I can't but think that you might do as well hear [sic]. Think what a satisfaction it would be to your friends to have you among them. Your father is like a ripe seed ready to drop into the ground. Think what a satisfaction it would be for him to see you before he bids a due [sic].
He often laments your long absence with tears, that he might shed a tear of joy at beholding you once more before he departs to be hear [sic] no more. Your brother Jesse and family are well when I left them and so is your sister Mary and family and brother [indistinguishable] and family were sick.
Your sister Nancy married and moved to the River St. Johns. You say our cousins is well. If you receive this letter inform the contents of this letter and tell them to write to me of the situation of their family. If you should ever consider to move to this country you may depend in everything in my power for your accomodation. I have no heart to write. Let us hear from you every opportunity and I will do the same. How that God may protect you in all your latest undertaking and that you may be thankful for every blessing you enjoy and if ever you should think it fit to alter your present situation which I make no doubt that you will that you may prosperous [sic] in it and be happy as I share with you in the prayer of friend and brother.
William Mulock
Mr. Ward will write to you and inform you how to direct your letter when I return home I should inform him how I find my family and [indistinguishable] thing has happened he will inform you. Mr. and Mrs. Ward and family desires their love to you and family and to our cousins in Halifax.
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History of Wavery, NY says he was born Apr 28, 1753. The face of the stone is crumbled off but there is a segment found that says "ck" so it is thought it might be William Mulock
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