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I informed the Capt. exactly the part I acted, with
which he seemed to be satisfied & thankfull.
Messrs. Nash & Sitteral writes by this opportunity
for a Backload from Petersburg by return of your
waggon, pray send for some ingredients for Bitters.
Our Sher. affair is not yet determined but will
be this afternoon if Mr. Hogan comes to Town as
expected, 'tis thought Capt. Lytle will be the man.
In great haste I am
Dr. Sir. Yr. Real Friend

Wm. Johnston

NB
Take a full handful of the Herb Hoarhound
& boil it in half a pint of Rum 'till one half
is disolved, then strain of & give it to Bet
warm immediately as the cold fit is coming
on, with orders not to ly down, but stir about if possible
I shall be with you next week - W. J.

in the mean time order the overseer to have the oates secured.

P.S. It would be necessary to write Mr. Stabler, that if
the things wrote for by Nash & Sitteral cannot be furnished
not to let the waggon come back empty. W. J.