St. Rose October 20, 1828
Dear Brother, I am in tolerable health. I return you my most
sincere hearty thanks for the Coffee, Tea & Sugar that you sent
me but I am sorry to tell you that as all the white servants, most
of the blacks are likely to be dismissed by the new Superior
according to the institute, to be supplied by Lay Brothers. I have
chosen Doctor E. B. Gaither's house at
Springfield to be my temporary refuge till I can set out for to join
you. Be so kind therefore as to direct a small draft on Louisville
to him, for my journey. (Doctor E. B. Gaither, Springfield,
Washington County, Kentucky). Be so kind as to answer me
immediately.
Yours most Sincerely,
Elisab Wells
