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after which there will be another Tideous

trial for the right of Welshes property as he has

conveyed the Sby deed to his Brother.  I think

however that I will finally get my claim

in both cases. Though they are great rascals

The injunction filed on my claim by Brown

and montgomery in the circuit court of the

U. .at Jackson miss was not acted on as

their being no term of that court in Novr

owing to the inability of Judge Gleason to

hold the court, consequently it is laid over till

the 1st monday in may.  I want you to do the

best you can push all your Business plow your

ground early and plough it well ditch out the

wet Lands and make them dry cut down old

hedges and make strong fences, econamise in

all your Expenses, and management of Business

matters, create no debt without fist providing the

means of pay, keep regular and good order in

your family and your own conduct, and prosperity

happiness and respectability are the sure

rewards. Take good care of my horese and write

me again on receipt of this to this place. I

have been and Seen James Barnett and got his

receipt in full but done nothing with absolones

business. but he will send me a power of attorney

when I come in next Summer, and Ill See Brother even

          before I come in if I can