Year and he expected to move to Fort St. Stevens, which he said, lay on Tombigby. But he did not inform me of his Circumstance only that he was in good Health at the time and as I do not Know anything of his circumstance I wish You to inform me of his circumstance As perhaps you have had information Of him. Dear Brother our news papers gives us Much information of war between Britain And America of which we have many Doubts and I wish you to inform me How times is in your country concerning Of such talk--produce is very plenty And money is very scarce in Kentucky. For the cause of the stoppage of trade. I have a crop of hemp that lies by now On the account, and there is great Quantities of hem in the country That lies idle for want of market. It having been our most staple Article of trade it has been sold For as high as 8 dollars pr hundred and Now we can get but $4 or $5 for it when We can sell it. We have had some Ugly reports about the Indians in The frontiers of the Ohio state and Michigan territory but there is no certainty In them. I wish you to remember Us to brother Ebenezer and his family. We are all in good health at present And hope this to find you all in The same thanks be to God. Kentucky, Bourbon County, near Mud Lick Is still our abiding place. Dear Brother we all remain your Loving friends and to be remembered to all That enquire for us so no more at present.
Thanks to Candy Hearn for transcribing this page.
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