[001] Near Athens 5th August 1830. To His Excellency G. R. Gilmer Dear Sir, My health has been very bad for a few days. this morning I am better. I hope to have been able, see you at Athens but shall not. - I wished to know if your Excellency has fixed on the time to Commence the Survey of the Florida line, or when it is probable I should be called upon, to do that work. Respectfully Your Ob. Servt. E. L. Thomas [002] Edw. L. Thomas 5th August 1830