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We rec.d yrs of the 3rd with the notes of Mr. Orr and
also a draft for 306 dollars including the $106 of Mr. Forsythe
and $200 as Mr. Orrs first payment, and we this morning rec.d yr
note enclosing the Deed, but its now entirely too late to have it
executed in time for this Mail, and I will attend to it so as to
send it by the next. I shall expect Mr. O. as a matter of course
to pay up the rent to the 2nd of January, which will be about 2½
months amounting to $14.60.

And you will accept our thanks for your kindness. We believe
you have done the best for us that could be done under the
circumstances, and it is a consumation long desired by us, as you
very well know. And yet there is something that seems to draw
about the heart in parting with old friends. Well I suppose this
is the nature of this state of being, changes must be made continually.
I saw Bro. Rodgers when he was here a few days since, and
part of our conversation (as you might suppose) was in regard to
the change you are about to make. He is doubtless one of your
warmest friends, and while he regrets most deeply the loss the
M. E. C. in L. must of necessity suffer in yr removal, yet he
thinks it will decidedly promote the comfort of your family as
well as that of yourself, and that you are doing wisely having as
good opportunities for doing good in Albemarle as in Loudoun, besides
having your children under your own suppervision and within
your influence.

You must excuse scratching as I am not prepared to write
a long letter, and shall send something by the next mail. E and
her Ma are at Mr. Mullers who married Mary C. E's next sister.
She had a Son this morning before day. Our love to all.