(Substance)


Washington City DC June 28th 1839

Mr. A [Allen] Fisher
Scotts Creekpo
HaywoodNC
Dear Sir,

your favor of the 20th Inst [Instant] received this morning, my business not yet disposed of expect it will be some time in next month, sorry to hear from your letter that the goods have not arrived, part were shipped by way of Savanna, those purchased in Newyorkfor Indian Townwere shipped to charlestonwith instructions to forward to Geo Parrott, I shipped by savannato save freight not anticipating any delay in their passage up the river, the purchase of groceries and [unclear: smith tools] under the circumstances advisable having been previously agreed on, it will be necessary to keep a calculation of expenses to ascertain whether it is profitable or unprofitable. I have enjoyed good health since I wrote you before

you will make and file a calculation of the value of the [illegible] and the debts due therefrom and on the arrival of the new goods commence selling them under previous rules and instructions, and on my return we will make such additional arrangements, as I think justice may require a due regard being had to your interest as well as mine, and from your apparent disposition heretofore to yield to what is right I presume an arrangement can be made to the satisfaction of both, give my respects to your family as also to that of D Brysonand other inquiring friends (enquire of Mr. Brysonand report to Mr. Kingat Indian Townwhat he is giving for ginsang [ginseng] that he may give the same

yours &c [et cetera]
[Signed] WHT [William Holland Thomas]