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which he merited. our toasts and addresses were not
only words, but full of fire. I am sorry that they
were quite as much so. I lament that we could
not, or did not express our admiration of the merit
of our man, without the censure of others.

I understand that General Cocke
is a candidate for Congress. Eaton is about
to answer his pamphlet. I hope that he will give
him all that he merits. if so, he sertainly [sic] will
receive his third check in his road to Congress.

Should you have leisure I
would be glad to hear from you.

I remain Dear Sir
yours sincerely
Rufus Morgan