Willis Fawcett

“ When Ellison was here two or three weeks ago he made me promise, if I went to Alabama, that I would go through Philadelphia by the way of Pittsburg or Wheeling – but the selection of my route must depend on expedition & cost.
I fear that I shall have to remain in service to the last day & then take the most direct route on account of the indisposition of the Department to favor me – but this is not yet certain. ”

“ A. Beirne & myself was entered into last night, we are to furnish him with a capital of $10,000. he paying us interest on 1⁄2 that sum at the rate of 6 per.ct. for which he is to receive 1⁄2 the profits of the concern, he will go into business in the southern part of the state early in Jany. or February. it is our wish that you should make your arrangements so as to be here by the 15th. Decr. at farthest. ”