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January 4th 1847. Col. R C. Ballard Dear Sir
The Steam Boat arrived at the Landing one day sooner than the time mentioned. and I only could get Sixty one Bales to the Landing in time for her, but had fifteen more ready and the Boat would not remain until I could Haul the Balance.
I revceived(sic) 10 sacks of Salt by the Boat. I have nearly all moved up to the Elk Plantation and had a very Hard time of it.
I could not get them to move the Bridge Laid would not have any thing to do with it, as it not at the Proper place. but consider it an injury to this Plantation where it is situate.
I put Mr. Lucas in possession of Mrs. Lillards Plantation, and I think he is quite a soft customer I would like to hear from you often, and wish you to Come out as soon as convenient. the negroes are generally well. Yours respectfully James [? anine]
Col. R C.Ballard
Natchez Miss
Care of John McDonald Esqr Natchez
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Natchez 13 Jany 47
Dr Col I was very much disappointed in receiving your letter, as I had depended on your coming down to assist me without failure. The plan which I had concluded to adopt, was suggested by you as the best, & I do not see how I can carry it out without your aid. I would rather have paid all the levie tax for Magnolia, than have you, absent at this time. I hope you will start down immediately after you close the levee business & if not too late, you can still be of great service to me.
I have looked over all the levee laws that have been passed since 1811 unless some have escaped my attention in the [Senate?]. There was a law passed in 1825 another in 1831, authorising the town of Warrenton to erect a levy along their front & below