Milledgeville Dec the 14th 1838 
John B. Lamar Esq. 
Dear Sir: 
I am induced from [indiscernible] circumstances 
to make a request of you, which no doubt, will appear 
somewhat strange, that I should be under the necessity of so doing 
abroad. I am extremely anxious to raise one thousand dollars 
by the 25th [ultimately?] in order to relieve my securities from responsibility 
and possess property in this place to at least that 
amount, (a likely negro woman, and boy child about seven years 
old,) this amount I am desirous of obtaining, from you till 
The first of May, next, for which favor I will make to you 
a Bill of Sale to above property and pay interest upon the 
money up to that time. If this solicited kindness meets 
with your convenience and willingness to preform, please 
inform me who to deliver the instrument of security to 
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John B. Lamar Esq. 
Macon Ga