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High Shoals, Gaston Co. N.C. July 28th 1867. Sir — Your letter with enclosure of $100 — to be expended for the suffering & sick, was received on the eve of my departure, from Charlotte. I had made some purchases, to the amt of $41.92 bill's for which, I herewith enclose, & also, the receipt signed, as you desire, by the Committee. I had likewise, purchased some necessaries, to the amt of $5. but, on receiving your letter, saw Dr Matlack, who kindly furnished me with more. The balance of money, I will