Charles Rhind To John Townsend, Albany. New York. ALS., 1822, February 4

Refers to favor of 1st inst. Comment on Allaire's impudence; congregation at Albany of Bartholomew and ell the other honest men for purpose of putting down the grant, this memorial is part of a grand scheme aimed at the utter ruin of the concern, emanate from those who have had a razor at your throats. Mr. Graham recommended to Lynch & Rhind that a memorial from each Company in reply to those which had been presented and an affidavit from Lynch & Rhind be prepared. The papers will be drawn up by Graham and sent by next mail. The Fulton steamship Co. received some information late Saturday evening which induced Capt. Bunker & Mr. Willson to start immediately for Albany. A few lines were addressed to Jasper Lynch. Report of progress being made with the boats and comment upon food supplies. Postscript, Mr. Lynch's letter will inform you that the cause is expected to come up at Washington and that Mr. Pinkney is satisfied the result will be favorable.