RKBP-286

Ottawa 22 Feb 1857 J.A.& C. Kennicott Esqr Dear Sir Yes is also, I like your wine articlle very much, although if I should write about it I would give the reference to Native Wine. J.F. Nash is our county clerk, & Recorder, deservedly popular for he is a very clever fellow & responsible & punctual, he purchased Hishes Residence last fall, for 7500$ it is a beautiful place, the is fewer making some improvmentsI shall send you some 18$ the amt sold of bulbs, intend to collect after New Years if possible, whether I succeed or not am responsible to you for the amountI reccommended to Nash to find you an order--------Very truly yours H. L. Brush