The thunder is like that over there. The climate is warmer but changeable. We are building a new house this year. Isaak Neuenschwander lives near us and helps with the work. He also wants to buy a place, and plenty of them are available. We would be happy if you lived here with us. However, it takes a lot of money for the journey. After one arrives here one still needs much that one is used to having, so that many become impatient. Even so, we are glad that we are here. Right now, it is not advisable to make the journey on account of the war. One could run into misfortune. Christian Brächbühl wants to come back to you again, when one can again travel safely.

Brother, you must not let it disturb you that the not you this time I did not use the paper. I meant to. I want to use it another time. Willingly Ulli Engel, Christen Brächbühl, Isaac Neuwsschwander.

The Pennsylvania coins: 1 penny is worth as much as 1 Zurich schilling, twelve pence equal 1 shilling, and 20 shillings equal £1. My land cost £325, with an additional payment of £20 yearly The weights are like those in Basel. A piece of land is sold here for £,50, £,80, or £,100 in cash. The yearly payment is £ 20 or £ 30, as much as to get an agreement, and in the meantime there is no interest from the money.