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Page [1] view page image Through the politeness of Col. [Colonel] Ramsey I have just received your letter of the 11th, inst [instant], which I now proceed in haste to answer. I was truly gratified to hear something from yourself, sister Catharine and the rest of the family, as they are sources from which I have [added: been] anxiously expecting to hear for some time past. Since your letter Came to hand [added: I have] made considerable enquiry among the mirchants [merchants] of this place in order to learn when they intend going to the east for their goods Many of them have already gone, Viz Messrs. Jackson , Dickenson , Armstrong and Gaines ; and I can hear of no one else who intends going on before about the middle of March. Mr. G. M. [unclear: Hayen ] will leave here about that time; but as he will be in Considerable haste I expect he will take the stage from this place. In fact I have heard of no one going any other way as they all wish to perform the trip as soon as possible. We have no news here that is worth Page [2] view page image writeing [writing]. There will be Circuit Court in this place dureing [during] this week and next; and we have a very disagreeable time for it, for our streets are so made that they are almost impassible Albert is very industrious and progresses well. I scarcely find him at any other place except in his room or at school. His teacher has a very high opinion of him. I could not be better pleased with any situation than my own. The family with whom I board is a very agreeable and respectible [respectable] one; and it is in a retired part of town where I have no interruption at all In addition to this Judge Scott takes great pleasure in giveing [giving] me instruction and I am convinced he has paid more attention to me than is generally given to law students. He says I am getting along quite well and indeed has given me considerable encouragement. Albert and myself are well I conclude here because I have nothing more to write. You will excuse the hand write as I am in great haste. Give our love to each and every one of the family And acknowledge for yourself the esteem of your most affectionate brother James M. [Monroe] Welcker |
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