We are just now packing your Commode & two presses. strange as it may seem, altho’ it required but 4. or 500 feet of plank to make the packing boxes, yet so difficult is that article here, that I never have been able to command that quantity beyond1 my own constant & pressing wants till I got a saw mill of my own to work. this has enabled me now to pack them and my boat will be sent off with them within a few days to Cartersville. you once wrote me to whom to deliver them there, but I have forgotten and cannot now find the letter giving the directions. I presume however there will be no difficulty in finding store room. they will certainly be there within a fortnight from this date. I am just setting out for Bedford and believing you will get this letter and the one inclosed more quickly by lodging them at Flood’s I take them with me for that purpose. with my respect to mrs Eppes & love to Francis accept the assurances of my affectionate esteem & respect.

Th:J—