I have lately recd a letter from Wm Richardson of Alabama State, that he has lately recd an account that my brother Richard [i]s dead, & knowing that he Was sometimes in the habit of Corresponding With you, I take the liberty of asking the favour of you to Write to me, if you are in possession of any information relative to his affairs & if he is dead, What Steps his relations had better take to get his property. your immediate attention to answering the above will much oblige Sir You[r] friend & most Obedt Servt—

George Richardson