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One of the Sheep alike when he left the Stock Colo.
John Bowman has lost one of his Step Sons (David
Bryant). We have had the hardest winter in this part
of the Country I ever remember to have seen in my
Life tho' st preasent it seems to be Breaking, the
face of the earth has been covered with Snow for
about ten or twelve weaks past tho' is partly gone
at preasent. Please to give my Compliments
to Doctr. McDonald & Lady & Wm Booth & Lady
Wm Hole & the Family & be assured I am with
respect Yr Most Able Hble Servt
John Williams Junr

P.S. Colo. Bowman is
very uneasy that he has
not received the Manuals
from you I imagine that
they will be well laid as Colo
Bowman is well [acquainted?]
with the Country. [Franc Hile?]
has sent his Cerificates to his
father & he has mentioned
mine to him & if it can be done
should be Glad my [Preempn?] warrants
could be sent out with his

JW