A
letter from Michael Gratz to his brother Bernard Gratz
Philadelphia, July 24, 1776
Barnard Gratz
Pittsburgh
My Dear Barnard:
. . . Our dear family are all at Lancaster, safe moored
for six months, though may God send peace that we may be
able to bring them down again here. . . . No doubt you will
stay now till after the treaty with the Indians is over,
which I hope will be before Rosh Hashono, so that you can
be with us for the Holidays. . . .
Skins are as yet 2/8
and 2/9 per w. sunr. 3/8 and 3/9; beaver, 13/ to 15/; raccoon,
2/10 to 3/ per a.w. Shipping furs, otter 10/ to 12/6 cats,
1/6 to 2/ foxes, 3/6 fishers, 22d to 2/. . . .
The Major
is in a hurry. I must conclude this time; and I remain,
my Dear Barnard,
Your Ever-Affectionate Brother,
Michael Gratz
A letter from Joseph Simon, a manufacturer of rifles, to
Bernard Gratz.
Lancaster,
April 4 1777
Barnard Gratz
Philadelphia
Dear Sir:
Colonel Atlee bespoke rifles from me for two companies when
Colonel Tilonier was here. He said they must not be delivered
until further orders. I have about 120 new rifles by me
which I want to sell. The price is 6:10 pounds each. The
Council of Safety paid me the same. I will be much obliged
to you if you will speak to Mr. Peters or to some of the
Delegates and acquaint them of the number of rifles I have
to dispose of. . . .
Yours Sincerely,
Joseph Simon
