Charles Rhind To John Townsend, Albany. New York. ALS., 1822, February 27

Report on progress of repairs of ships, Richmond & Fire Fly new ready, former to be tried Sunday if there is no ice. Request again for timber to be sent to lower landing at Cornwall. News from Washington indicates trial will come on and most unfortunately Mr. Pinkney is dying -serious loss to those concerned in steamboats. Colden has written Emmet from whom further details may be had. Further warning and advice for alertness. Hoffman and his party very active in procuring signatures to a petition against the right. R.L. Livingston yet in town. River open only to Tellers Point. Progress of work on boats indicated.