I am favor'd with your Letter of To day.

     I am extremely troublesome to you regarding the Deed of Trust from Genl Lee— Your last Advertizement was not inserted in the papers owing to some Overture of Genl Lee's which I hoped would have rendered the Business unnecessary— It is in vain for me I believe to expect Relief except thro' a Sale of the property &ca. I must request you will be so good as to authorize me to insert the annex'd Advertisement— The sooner you can send it to me the better— I am Very Respy

     As Mr R. B. Lee has informed me he cannot carry into effect the Proposition he was to make for acct of Genl Lee & as I see no prospect whatever of getting pa<y>ment but thro' a Sale of the Estate, I will thank you as soon as convenient to transmit the Advertizement. I would prefer your leaving the Day of Sale Blan<k> & I will fill it up‑Very Respectfully

     Having endeavored in vain to obtain a Settlement with Genl Lee, I am again induced to trouble you to advertize that part of the Property deeded in Trust laying in Westmorland County known by the name of Hollis's Marsh the other property if this proves difficient may be hereafter advertiz'd, unless you think it more correct, to insert the whole at once.

     There will be due for Interest on the Bond next month 5500 Dolls. not 1 Shilling of Interest having been paid since the 17 Octr 99.

Our Journey to Westmorland, was productive of no good— on examining the chain of Title, we found it imperfect. The deed fm Ludwell Lee & Flora his Wife to Genl Lee, we could not find. The Sale was consequently suspended.

As soon as I can procure the lost deed I will advise you very respectfully