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15th January 1856

My Dearly beloved child,
I have neither time or head to answer as i wish. Your last dear letter in fact the only one I have yet had the happiness to_____ from you- you can imagine what I feel in____with my beloved Tib. Your sisters are writing to you and will tell you the dilemma they are in about their______ trip to Savannah- I would do anything in my power but go with them and that is not in my power. Their interest depends on my staying at home and trying to keep things together. If I had made a good crop. If what was made would sell for anything I would then think myself justified in taking pleasure-but not when i am so deep in debt and___not where to find the money to pay it.
Your pillow was sent in the barrel of grist. The Welaka passed in the night on Friday-did not stop even to land the Oak--- or Georgias table, which had been carried south. I had to send all your things by the Planter- I hope all got safe.
I want Lord to attend to Tibs wants if he thinks william better able to do it and he is not very busy do beg him to change the shirts
Got him 2 warm vests
1 pair warm pants
1 Coat
Have his teeth attended to
______ at B and _____