I have read with a just sympathy the view given of your situation in your letter of the 22 brought by the last mail, and regret that I can not fulfill the wish expressed in it. The command of even small sums is difficult with those whose resources are limited to the fruits of agriculture, which for a series of years; in this quarter, have been reduced to one half in amount by unfavorable seasons, & other causes with a like reduction of value in the market; to which might be added the impossibility of finding purchasers for property of any other sort. If the partial compliance with your request which is enclosed,* should contribute in any manner to your relief, it will be so far a gratification to me. With friendly respects &c

Mrs. M. desires to be affectionately remembered to Mrs. Scott; whose letter she wd. have acknowledged in this if she could have answered it as she wished.