Brown_GP15_Letter_080_51159

Memphis 20th Dec 1848

Bov. Neil S Brown

Drsir

Thos McGowin, informed me a few days since that he would be ready to meet most if not all his note due the 1st of Janry. I feel certain he will pay it all to the day. In what manner shall I send it, in a check on Nashville or deposit it here subject to your order and send you the Certificate of Deposit

How do you feel since old Zach is now to take the place of little gimey the man whare closes a message to the Congress of the W.S in the language of that Son. of a B... (? Santenamis) what think you of the last words of Polks last message.

Our count has been in session for two Months & all the time I have been working like a turk - as a beginning I have sent Eight fellows out of Ten to The Penitentiary and will send three more I think before court adjourned. My Respect to Mrs. B and the Boys. I am your friend D.M. Leortemun

To his Excellency Neil s Brown Nashville Tenn