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          Fishrie Point 22 July 1786
Dear Sir
          I received your Letter I am very
happy to [hear] that you and Family
are all well, as I and min[e] are all
at present thank good [God] for it, I do now
aquaint you that I have bought the
Share of the Saw Mill which belongs
to Mr Marcure, and Have Setld every
thing to My mind, if you are intented
fore a part thereof you must let me
know immediately, a good Pair Oxen
is wanted if you can get Fish pray
Send me too or three barls – I have taken
up your note that Mr Marcure left
at Mr Lamberts, Charls is very well
and desiers his Duty to you & his mother
Your answer is Expected by return
of Post, with your intention, Concerning
the Saw Mill, as you have the first offer
Mrs. Althouse and my Family Desiers there
best Complements to yours are from your Friend
Mr Easson           John Althouse