Duff Chadwell to Moses Austin, 09-11-1807


Summary: Order for shot.


Saline 11th September 1807

Dr Sir,

Mr. Charles L. Bird being unwell and at the Lower Lick requested me this Morning to write to you for one 1 Kegg of the largest shot that are made at your workes; the pay he desired me to inform you would be ready at any time when call'd for. His wish is; that youd- please to send it to this place by the return of Majr Hawkins Waggon-Since Seeing Mr. Bird, I have spoke to Majr Hawkins about bringing the Kegg of Shot to this place, and Maj Hawkins requested me to inform you, that it shall (If possible) be conveyed from your works to his Hutt, I think the place is called New discovery.

Majr Hawkins's Waggon will bring you some Cart, of Waggon Boxes, the weight neither the price do I no at this time; as I have not removed to the works on the opposite side of the Creek

Duff Chadwell (?) for Charles Lee Bird

[Addressed.] Moses Austin Esquire Mine A. Burton District of St Genevieve politeness Major Jno Hawkins