I have lately recd a letter from Wm Richardson of Alabama State, that he has lately recd an account that my brother Richard is dead & knowing that he was sometimes in the habit of corresponding with you, I take the liberty of asking the favor 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 friend & most obedt Servt—

George Richardson