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Then the Tobacco plants is large enough
to set out tell the overseer he must be careful
to set them out well & examin frequantly
Whether the worm do not cut the plants
& be sure to replant on every occation
untill he gets the crop to stand well
and never to let the Hills get Foul.

I have measurd the Corn Crib and
from my calculation it contains 1369 [Bushels?]
of Corn at least. I think it contains 1400
Bushels, I think 16 3/4 cents in [?] ought
to be got for the whole crip, but must
leave it to you to see for what it will
bring in case it is wanting
—
Mr. D. F. Strother ows me about 192 Dollors
Mr. Richardson about 72 Dollors, a Note of
John [Kinnegs?] of Portsmouth is in the hands
of Mr. [?] L Thompson of 150 Dollars, the
Two lost Debts. I expect will be paid shortly
I wish as much of them resurved to meet
my next discount which will be Due
on the [2d.?] of June next.
—
When you go Home tell the overseer that
I want him to give all the Stock a plenty
of the fodder, and the sheep ought to have
some corn also given them. The Hogs must
be well attended to.