Ross Family Letters, RG
149
[Written
between April 11 and December 1863 ]
Dear
Bro
I have
not limited you in prices. I am not so
anxious as to give an unreasonable one, and could I; would much prefer getting
leave of absence, only for a short periad,, knowing as I do the extreme critical
crisis, and sure ruin of my country., by our ,northern foe, unless they be
beaten and held in check by the energy, of Southern Soldiers.
The
reason that I prefer you selling my land, is this, that if my substitute is not
received, I will have the money ready to purchase again whenever I wish, with
my negroes all in my possession as they are at present. When if the negroes were sold, and Sub not
taken, I would have the proceeds to use in some manner that would most promote
my interest, and probably it could not be better invested, than in negro
property. You need not be in a hurry,
thinking me so, for I know that it must take time and deliberation, for one to
decide, how it should be done for the best.
Wishing
to hear from you soon I close. I am Your
Bro
G W
Ross