A descendent of the Penrose family recently donated a ledger book and a book containing copies of letters written by Charles Stedman (Dr. Graeme’s son-in-law), the road returns detailing the request Governor Keith made to have a new road surveyed out to his new buildings in Horsham, and a few other documents for consideration to […]
A ledger book was recently donated by a descendent of the Penrose family and contained copies of letters that Charles Stedman, who was Dr. Graeme’s son-in-law, wrote to various business contacts. Many of them from the fall of 1752 reference (see below) having heard “the melancholy news of great damages done….by the violent hurricane.” At least […]