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George M. Mill A/C rendered Jany 1822
Petersburg 18th January 1822
Mr. Thomas Ruffin Dr Sir I hope with this you have been enabled to make the money due me by C. Brucie & Co. and also that of Mr. Foster, and, if so you will be pleased to forward it to me by Mr. Nespet whom visits your place in the event of your not making it by the time Mr. Nespet calls on you you will please inform me when I may calculate on it Respectfully yours D. Fanning
David Fanning Januy 1822
Thomas Ruffin Esqr Hillsborough forward by Mr. Nisspet
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
Benj.n Chambers Jany 1822
Campbell chills SC 182 23 Jany 1822
Thomas Ruffin Esqr. Hillsborough N.C