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Augusta County: J. Beck to John McCue, February 8, 1858

Summary:
J. Beck inquires about the purchase of several slaves.

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Feb 8/58

Deerfield

Mr Mc.cue Dear Sir

I have Caused Mr Clayton to Make a Number of [unclear: hundrd] if I Can Now make one--I Beleve--I Could effect a Compromise--I have had Several Conversations with the parties & think that I Could get a fare Chance for you the parties are well able to pay & I would Like to [unclear: Rec'd] a Small mite

is this any thing Like amounts
the [illeg.] owned Boy $1600.00
Mary & Child 1550.00 7 [unclear: oathers] 4200.00 7350.00
Deduct the [illeg.] [illeg.] Boy 1600.00
amount [unclear: of C. o] Negros 3{5750.00
{1916.66 =

I have intimated no offer
must have your proposition

all must be Strictly Confidential or no Compromise

pleas anser Soon

yours Respectfully

J Beck