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I have ploughed up the out lot & planted pease as you requested we have gotton the [qugeous?] from Vicksburg they are maid right as Burnett wanted them. our meat & molasses has all come safte to hand but they have not sent the barrel of oil that you said you had ordered I have some hands getting logs & boards to build a crib for corn & rain sheds. No news Worth your attention I will write you again in 10 days Nothing more at present. I am Respectfully Richd Alsop
Colo. R.C. Ballard Louisville Kentucky