I returned only the day before yesterday from Green <illegible> where I had been with my family for a fortnight, which will account for my not attending sooner to the request, contained in your letter.

    I saw Mr Beverley this morning, who says he is not desirous to sell his boy, but will make up his mind in the course of the week, and if inclined to sell will let me know his price.

    I will write you again so soon as his determination <mutilated> known to me— Dick is about 18 years of age and has resided in this Dist. three years— My impression of your law relative to the removal of Slaves into the State is—That only slaves divised by will, or where the owner removes with the bonefide intention of becoming a citizen, can be taken to V.a. and that slaves obtained by purchase are excluded— I may however be mistaken, & would advise you to see the last law, passed (I think) the session before the last— I attended last week the sale of the property, of the late Wm Williams of Frederick County, who had paid great attention to stock and had several head of the finest improved English and Dutch breed.

    I was fortunate in purchasing a few at very low prices— Ann and her little pet are very well— Mrs Beall and Lewis are also well and all join in love to Aunt & your self. With your aff. Nephew