J. Williams writes O. Williams reporting the death of his (2nd) wife, Jane, of consumption and spotted fever, which seems to be affecting many in Nine Partners. J. Williams appears sorry he has setled in Nine Partners. T. Rotch is offering to give away land to Quakers in order to attract settlers to Ohio, and J. Williams describes the land there. He calls T. Rotch the founder of Canton. P. and C. Weeden have bought land in NY and D. Williams has decided to stay in Newport, Nine Partners, May 19, 1802. Others mentioned: Weeden, Peleg; Weeden, Catharine Williams; Rotch, Thomas; Williams, David; Williams, Mary Dockray; Williams, George.