I should long ago have been at the Natural bridg[e] to have my lines there ascertained, but that during the years 19. and 20. I was in a state of low health which rendered it impossible. I am now as well as usual, altho not absolutely well. but if no change occurs I shall try to go to the bridge. I shall set out for Albemarle in 3 days; where however I shall stay not more than a week and endeavor to be back here about the 6th or 7th of November, and on the 11th I will be at mr Greenlee’s perhap[s] in time to go on to the bridge and take measures for sendi[ng] to ask mr Graham’s attendance with as little delay as possible for my stay will be short. these dates may be varied a little by bad weather.

If the dam below the bridge has not been opened so as to let off the stagnant water and clear the bridge of it below, I shall ask your aid in procuring what laborers you think necessary to do it while I am there. I salute you with my best wishes.