Letter from Joseph Dobbins to William White regarding annuity payments, 1791 August 24

Letter from Joseph Dobbins to William White regarding annuity payments, 1791 August 24

1791

ChristChurch.CorporationCorrespondence_4-2-0-12

4.2.0.12; F500

Joseph Dobbins writes to Bishop William White, Robert Blackwell, and Robert Towers regarding payment delinquency on an annuity.

Dobbins expresses frustration with the "unkind usage" he has received regarding the irregular payments, noting that he refused a partial payment from a Captain Williamson because a consistent payment method had not been adopted. He praises Mr. Hazlehurst for offering to advance the money but demands the recipients establish a reliable payment method through reputable agents.

Pennsylvania--Philadelphia

Christ Church, Philadelphia, PA

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Letter from Joseph Dobbins, written in Charleston, South Carolina, to the Right Rev. William White, D.D., Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Pennsylvania, complaining that he has not received an annuity as expected under a contract. Dobbins states that White and two other gentlemen promised punctual quarterly payments after the first twelve months; he reports receiving $150 via Capt. Strong and being offered $160 via Capt. Williamson, but he refused until a regular quarterly payment method was adopted [image 1]. He recounts complaining to Mr. Hasselhurst, who offered to pay him the whole amount, but Dobbins declines to place himself under obligation to anyone other than the gentlemen responsible for the annuity [image 1]. He asks that matters be ordered so the money is paid according to contract by a reliable person such as Mr. Hasselhurst, “and not by Pedlers,” and addresses the letter also to Mr. Blackwell and Robt. Towers [image 2]. A later annotation notes “Joseph Dobbins 22 Decr 1787 Philada” [image 2].

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