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Jacob Whistler to William Peters (April 9, 1764) - 2

7200
Lancaster County April 9th 1764

Sir

As I have been appointed to take Care of the 
Indian mannor, I therefore aquaint you that
there is already two families living on said
Land and third is already a Ploughing there
and is Expected to move on said Lands Every day
The names of those as I can learn is Richard Meloon
and Robert Bow the thirds name unknown I 
have therefore taken some of the nieghbours
as Evidances and forwarned them of the Land
the answer was that they had possetion and
would keep it and would loose there Lives
before they would be turned of the Land they
Care for no Governour Sheriff nor any other oifficer
untill they Cann peaceable go on there own 
Lands again to Settle and will allow no
other Person or Persons to Settle there without
themselves the above Robert Bow is  Relation 
to the Scotts famillia in Donegall

I Leave this to your own Consideration have no
further to add but with high Esteeme I
Remain
Sir
Your most of Hum Servt
Jacob Whisler

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  1. Jacob Whistler to William Peters (April 9, 1764) - 2