Charles Rhind To John Townsend, Albany. New York. ALS., 1822, August 14

Report on epidemic - clerk in Mr. Bayard's office and woman in Dr. Floyd family stricken -shows that it is moving north. Mr. Hill and his wife were moved to Jersey, he died and his wife is very low. Reference to commissioners being disposed to do something toward opening channel and a letter addressed to them which the Commodore will first deliver to you for perusal and support.