I have been informed you have purchesed five or Six Casks of
powder that is for Sale for the use of the Colony, if you will Send
me one of them by the Bearer Mr. Ratliff and direct me how to sell
by the small quantity I will Retail it out for you as it is Verry
much wanting in this neighborhood and I hope this place will
emmigrate fast. I hear of several Families on the way bound for the
Colorado—