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 recd your note of this Inst. Am sorry to learn that Jeffn is complaining -- we have had several cases, with similar Symtoms 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 Doct. Donaugh out to visit him -- and if he should deside 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 crouded.
yours very Respectfully
J. Smith
The Revd. F. McFarland
