Pike County Miscellaneous - Letter from Joseph Fortune 1804
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P.F. Grand River July 25th 1804

Sir

Having received a letter from you wherein you mention that you are
deserious that I should inform you reletive to the advantages which
might arise from your branch of business (as a Butcher) in this country
I am not acquainted with any person in this country who profits in that
line of business as I live in the country –but I have since I received
your favour made it my business to enquire and am informed that those
who has followed that profession have had good success and am of opinion
that it is a very advantageous business this is a vast (grass ?)
country and the inhabitants are chiefly Canadians and do not follow the
business to any great extent ---- ---- of Montreal I (approached -----
---?) the best place for you to set up as the market is generaly high
once a year that is in the last of the winter I have --- beef sold for
sixpence halfpenny --- pound

*You mention that you have been at the same school with me in
Ireland I have some slight recognition of you but do not remember your
countanence if it should be -------to you to follow your profession in
this country, I should be very happy at all times to have it in my power
to serve you I am with regard your --- hum. servant

J Fortune

*I am confident you were from the circumstances you mention

**Notes**
Bev has tried to transcribe the letters exactly as they were written. I did my best not to change any of the
words and spellings but no doubt I have made some errors. Also, as you well know, many of the words are illegible.

Joseph Fortune is related to the Fortune's of Pike County, Alabama. Have copy of the hand written letter.