D. Lynch, Jr. To John Townsend, Albany. New York. ALS., 1822, January 3

Report of number of shares sold and to whom, with comments. Heard that Gibbons has gone to Albany with view of pressing on his Cause with Ogden before Court of Errors, both willing that it be hurried through, that it may be taken this winter to Washington. To our interest to stand off and procrastinate, therefore what can be fairly done to prevent its being hurried on should be attended to. Have heard there is a project on foot to petition our Legislature to repeal so much of our laws as prevent boats coming from other states to this, And permit the same to come to the city of New York, whereby all difficulties, law suits, &c. would at once cease. Since it would effectually prevent any question rising which could be brought before the United States Court, and quiet all state jealousies, I should suppose the North River Steam Boat Company would not oppose. Question is how far it would be politic to suffer an entering weave. Further comments upon effect such a law would have on our Company and the use of the North River. The Company ought not assist the passage nor yet oppose it.