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Aberville District S. C January 18th 1822

Mr Thomas Ruffin

I arrived in this district on the 29th of last
month, I had the disagreeablest weather, I ever experienced, and
detaind by high water six days, I had no sickness with my
negroes til I got out, but several of them has been sick since
they are on the mend, I was mch flatterd with the prospect in
Georgia as their legislator was trying to repeal the act prohibiting
Slaves going in there state, but it was rejected in the Sennate
by Two votes, had it passd it woud enhanced the Prices even
in this State - however, I hope I shall do well, at least as
much so as I expected, I have made sale of seven, [?] for less
then 50 percent, and sum for 75 which is a handsom profit, tho
expenses is high I have to pay one dollar pr Bushel for corn in
this country, but I am releaved in part of this, by my Conections
who are assisting much in my sales. I am doing my best and hope
I shall compleat my bisness in time to assist you at Person superior
Court, but shoud I fail you need not be uneasy, as I am doing the
best I can for you and my self - and I have no doubt if I have
my helth but I shall do well - I hope you will do me the
favour to watch the steps of my friends, D. and M. Rose and
strain every thing from them that is passable - I enjoy good helth
have not bin sick one Hour since I saw you

I am with respect yours
Benj. Chambers