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Request for information regarding the sale of two [tracts], offers to meet in Pruntytown.

From Col. John Rodeheaver; Battalion Court at Guseman's Store and Franconville.

Rev. Howells is the teacher. "The flame of liberty is extinguished in Greece and Rome but the light of its glowing embers are still bright and strong on the shores of America."

Bottles of liniment and specific were purchased for $.50 each with instructions on their use; how to treat diphtheria with poultice and light diet.

(1) Taxes paid on 626 acres. Signed by J. A. F. Martin. (2) 1847-09-20 Bank of Baltimore Bill of Exchange on W. T. Willey to Bucker Fairfax for $1000. Payable in 6 months to the Order of Thomas S. Haymonds, notarized.

From Richmond. Smallpox vaccination and feeding of cattle and sheep. Note about William Bucklew and Mr. Carroll getting patent in 1839.

Mary Fairfax $7. Louisa Fairfax $5. Baldwin Fairfax $3.18. Balance due $12.53. Notice dated 1847-06-04.

Notice of loan nonpayment. W. T. Willey paid $500. Fairfax owed balance on $1000 as of 1847-09-20

Letter to 6 individuals in Preston County. "For Col. B. Fairfax - He will please aid my nephew in any of my business, Mr. Amaziah Payne." Directs Thomas Brown "to put William Fairfax in possession of the 200 acres of land."

"...act for you in the sale of that land on the south of the river, the 740 and 960 acres."