Augusta County: A. B. McCorkle to James Bumgardner,
February 22, 1858
Summary:
McCorkle's letter to his brother [in-law?] complains about delays in the mail
system, as asks about his brother's family.
A. B. McCorkle [illeg.], 22 February 1858
Mr. James Bumgardner,
Greenville, Augusta County, Virginia
Feby 22, 1858
Talladega
My Dear Bro
You letter of Feby 9 has just come to hand. I am surprised that you had not recd my letter written some time ago acknowledging receipt of your draft. We have had immense floods which I suppose have delayed the mails and at this place we have instead of a P. Master an incompetent boy who does not know how to send letters to their proper destination.
I sold the draft for three [unclear: prct] just what it cost you so that
nothing was lost. Your letter came in the midst of a most interesting meeting
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and also one from [unclear: S] I am glad to hear that
your daughters are nearly through with school. I hope they will prove a comfort
to you and sister and that you will not have occasion to regret what you have
done for them. My love to all.
Yoru Affect Brother
A. B. McCorkle
If you have to give A Pct please buy and send one. Yours Fraternally A.B.M
