Raleigh NC
July 24th 1877
Mrs D.A.Sherrill
Junaluska Jackson County
Dear Angeline
I am still at this place but hope to leave here
in time to reach home the first week in August
In
the mean time I want John W Terrell Esq
to complete the 25,000 shingles he contracted to
make. Have them stacked up
so that they
can season. The plank Frank Gibson was
to saw I presume he has finished I would
like to have it piled
and covered as
that it can season to lighten transportation.
Arrangements will be made in August
to settle the Gibsons
debt to Ute Sherrill if
he desires payment in that way. If
you have the opportunity let my son Terrell
and Gibson
see this letter.
Some turnips ought to be sowed at
once. I presume you can get Mr Moody to
do that. The piece
of swamp land broke up
In the orchard would I presume bring good
turnips, if the land be well prepared,
My ankle
continues to improve but after the
swelling has been removed I have a
faine prospect of regaining strength in it
so
that when I get home I can again enjoy
the pleasure of riding on horse back, My
health with the exception of my ankle
mental
as well as physical is a good
as it has been since the way.
I presume James is going to School
to
Mr. McCarthie , He should learn all
he can, He may not have as good
a teacher as Mr. McCarthie again soon
I have
directed Major Stringfield to keep
my horse at his house until I return
For Little Sallie to ride before and for
me
to ride home after my return, I
will very probably travel in the Stage
from the end of the Railroad Henry
Depot at
the foot of the Blue Ridge to
Waynesville.
Give my respects to the family and enquiring
friends.
Yours truly
WH Thomas
