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I was in Warrenton about ten days ago - Catherine was quite well
and pleased with her situation - I also rcd. a letter from her
3 or 4 days ago - all well - I do not think I can stand this
way of living any more - If I can't do better I'll throw
my physic to the dogs, and declare independence.

I am about to sell my land to Marmaduke and Gray for $10.000 -
Brother H has proposed to sell me one of his tracts in Alaba.
the 640 acre tract @$35. per acre - 3 years credit without any
cash paymt. Redman Bunn will join me in copartnership
we put in 15 hands each - I am going out in October
and it is at my option to take the land or not when I come
to see it - Bro. H. says we can pay for it in 2 years, cotton [paper damage]
12 1/2 cents or even at 10 cents - that 30 hands will make 2000 [paper damage]
with ease, 500 lb. in the bag - and that the corn will pay the
expenses of the farm - [Joel?] Wills goes with the negroes as
overseer - If I trade with Duke & May I expect to take negroes in
payment. --

You need not be uneasy about anything said in your
former letter - I know how to appreciate your feelings under
the circumstances. - That "piece of flesh" spoken of in your letter
is the piles - it is not dangerous - it is generally brought on by habitual
costiveness - and may be relieved by gentle laxatives as castor oil or
magnesia, and astringent applications such as alum pounded very
fine and mixed with lard - spread on a piece of old linen and