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best reached from Elyton. I took some pains to satisfy myself of the facts in Jefferson and am of opinion that there are cases there requiring relief. I came 'overland' on horseback from Elyton to Huntsville and on the road heard of the cases in Blount from Mr. Haygoad a reputable gentleman living 14 miles north of Elyton.
   I came here to purchase mules for our Works and hope to return within a week or so.

Very truly your friend
and servant

J. D. Webster

My address is Elyton, to which place there is a mail twice a week.
W.