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Report of the spread of the epidemic to the east side of the city.

Further report of yellow fever.

Report of fever, safe-guard of passengers. New York city business to be done at Greenwich.

Report of epidemic. Business of city completely removed to Greenwich. Dividend of $12 declared. Lynch not in town to sign checks. Monthly statement for August enclosed on separate sheet. Steamboat Massachusetts purchased by Lanning and went to Albany in tow of a sloop last Sunday. Request that her movements be watched. Hand bills sent by the Commodore.

Reference to dividend checks and payment to Messrs. Prime Ward Sands. Mr. Jpmes1 check less on account of sum due Emmet for expenses of the chancery suit entered by E.P. Livingston and paid by the Company. Report of new cases and reassurances that merchants may safely come to Greenwich and secure goods.

New cases reported and Board of health may remove from City Hall. Chancellor aground at Haverstraw and boat detained. Capt. Wiswall will explain.

Report of difficulties resulting from grounding of the Chancellor. Mr. Livingston requests some of the canal loan should Albany banks intend purchasing. Communicate with him end :inform whether he may have $10,000 to $20,000. Fever continues to spread.

Refers to favors of 21st and 24th unanswered due to indisposition and discussion of settlement with Mr. Crullenden - $50. a month remuneration - and same must be allowed to William Wiswall. Need for meeting to discuss repairs but no response received from Mr. Livingston. Information respecting the Virginia expected. Fever spreading rapidly over city. Request sought to have bottom of the Richmond overhauled now.

Refers to plan to purchase ten or twelve thousand dollars of Canal stock provided 6% stock could be had at about par, and discussion of price quoted. Mr. Welter Livingston knows of no business requiring meeting of directors but one may be called if I decide it is essential now. Directors meeting must be held in November. Discussion of repairs to Richmond now.

Refers to favor of 28th and Rhind's contract for tallow at 10¢ rather than @ 13¢ as obtainable through Townsend. Consulted R.L. about stock available. Discussion of need of Board meeting before fall, or in lieu of it, suggest a conference be arranged at Albany between Mr. Thomson and John Townsend to decide on repairs. Charcoal to be purchased.