Augusta County: Joseph Smith to Francis McFarland,
November 23, 1862
Summary:
Smith writes to McFarland about the health of a hired slave, Jefferson.
Sunday 23d Novr /62
Folly Farm
Dear Sir:
I have just received your note of this Instant. Am sorry to learn that Jefferson is complaining -- we have had several cases, with similar symptoms in my family recently, which terminated in a very violent cold -- and hope his will result in nothing worse.
I am going to Town in the morning and will send Doctor Donaugh out to visit him -- and if he should decide his case to be serious -- I will make an arrangement to bring him home, Though very illy prepared to keep him -- being now very much crowded.
yours very Respectfully
J. Smith
The Revd. F. McFarland
