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Philada May 27th 1831
Esteemed Cousin Thy valued favor of the 30th ultimo covering a seal of thy engraving came duly to hand, and for thy politeness please accept my sincere thanks. Thou wilt no doubt think me negligent in attending to thy request I have been so but not from inclination the press of business and the absence of my partner - from the city has been the only cause. I in conformitty with thy request called in Tyler - he says "a lathe such as thee describes suitable for making screws of 1% inch made in a complete manner - will cost from $350 to 1000 - nor can they be made for less. the slide rest he will make for $75 It is adapted to any lathe but it is only suitable for making screws of a small size not over 1 inch at most he is now making two lathes for thine factory one Small one which says will cost them $500 and one large for turning screws of 6 inches and twelve feet long which will cost from 1000 to 1200. these prices are high and more than I suppose thee is willing to give.
Dr Palmer and Bride paid us a visit they are now at Concon they were accompanied by Cousin S.A. Gillpin. We have had a letter from Brother Alban within a day or two he has removed Louisville Ry he says his prospects are very flattering
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he has had several cases of Lithotomy which have proved successful. We heard from brother Joseph a few days Since he is doing very well he has been married thus two Years but has never let us know anything about it.
Edward & Sarah have had an addition to their family of a little daughter - they call [A?] Rebecca
The Papers from Europe contain matters of some interest which will no doubt reach thee before my letter. The reform bill which has Coused So much interest in England has been acceded against the ministers - who immediately t[raduc?]ed them using nations but were not accepted by the Ring he has expressed his intention to dissolve the Parliament immediattly.
The affairs of Poland seem to be in a prosperous State. they have gained another victory over the Russians. Many killed and many prisoners their Cause is one dear to every American however much he is opposed to War France remains quiet though there is much uncertainty how long She will remain so.
If thee has any further orders respecting thy machinery I shall be happy to be of any
