Cousin William McCutchan1

(Middle Brook P. O.
Augusta Co., Va.)

Sir I inform you by these that we are in reasonable health, at present - I have been sick myself but are recovering at this time - Brother Samuel & his family is in good health - your son Samuel & his wife2 is well at this time - Your son Samuel & his wife is in well at this time - he lives about two miles distance from me nigh to where son Jas McCutchan lives - all and each of the Connections join in sending their respects to you and all Enquireing & well wishing friends in that country

Friend Wm. you stated in your letter to Samuel, that you had got the business of brother John's Estate Settled & is now ready to send on the money -

I have Again got in favor with Mr. Philip Engleman to take the Receipt to you & to receive the money from you for me - You will please to make out a Memorandomstateing the Amount of the Note bill or bills and what bank or banks they are on & file the same with the mony and give the same in Charge or Care of Mr. Engleman to Carry or Convey to me -

I add no more but remain yours (Sig.?)
April 21st 1819 James McCutchan