Charles Rhind To John Townsend, Albany. New York. ALS., 1821, January 26

Letters of 20th & 22d acknowledged, also packet of accounts & drafts for $1000 and $638. "Thousands of people passed on the ice this day to Jersey & back & a number of persons came on the sea from Staten Island." Work of repairs at standstill. Organization of stewards, supply of wine for boats &c. mentioned. P.S. Report on talk with Dunham to effect that the Fulton steamship may be bought for $40000 with large share accepted in stock and request for opinion on matter.