[Transcript of letter from Moses Austin, January 22, 1815] Page: 2 of 2

                                
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I want to have the plank hawled from M? Bennett a
mill to your farm If it would be ao by the time our Wag-
gon arrives as I have Pork at Herculaneum which must be
taken away or it will be ruined, and aa 2? Bates haa made
uae of all the Lead but about 3000 I must aend over Lead to
raise money for to aend to the Cape, or she ahould remain
with you to do your hawling. We have the Smyths Shop to
build and Cabbina at tne mine hill which will take aome
labour we have Coal wood to hawl and to do all theae things
will employ both waggons two Weeks—at any rate, after which
you may have them both to do your hawling I hope you will
^ be in a situation to Visit us. Mr Rugglea wishes to see
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you and I think it will be better to come out as soon as you
can— he has made a proposition which I think you will agree
to
accept of my affection and
Esteem
Moaes Austin
NB I want a mill, wri%ht to make a large wheel say 30 feet
for a Slag Hearth and I am in want of a Mill Wright immediate-
ly If to be had can you tell me what has become of the Mill
Wright that was at your house or can you tell me when I can
€ Obtain a man immediately that I may depend on If so write
me
I am
Mosea Auatin