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Dear Brother,

I received yours together with several other friendly letters last fall, and as nothing new has happened, I have delayed writing till now when I have to inform you that I have sold my possessions here to Mr. Henry M. Cooke, who is appointed Collector for the Port of Beaufort in the room of Mr. Brian Hellen, who resigned. As Mr. Cooke is an intimate acquaintance of mine and has an agreeable wife and but one child, and I am particularly attached to the pleasant situation which I have enjoyed for 10 years past, I have agreed to continue as a boarder with Mr. Cooke during pleasure.

I have also sold my furniture and what goods I had on hand at auction so that I am now quite disengaged from business. It is remarked here that I have set the singular example of making my will and executing it in a great measure in my lifetime and in a state of health. Under existing circumstances, if health and strength are continued, possibly I may attempt to make you a visit next summer, but at my advanced stage of life, I dare not venture to say that it is very possible, although I have a very great desire to see you all once more and take an affectionate farewell before the curtain falls that will put a final end to our friendly correspondence.

I send this by Capt. Rumbly of this place, who I expect will not leave New York in less than 10 days after his arrival; therefore, I hope it will be in your power to forward a letter as I am very desirous of hearing from you.

For further particulars, I refer you to Betsey's letter, and as I do not recollect anything more worth relating, I only request you to remember me to all relations and inquiring friends and remain as ever your affectionate brother.

Beaufort, April 16th, 1811

Saml. Leffers