JACKSON COUNTY, NC - MISCELLANEOUS - Letter from Col. William H. Thomas
			to his daughter Demarius Angeline THOMAS/SHERRILL
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This is a transcription from a copy of a orginal letter sent from Col.
William Holland Thomas, (my 5th great-grandfather) sent to his daughter, 
(my 4th great-grandmother), Demarius Angeline THOMAS/SHERRILL, during his
committment to the  Insane Asylum in Raleigh, North Carolina. This letter
was written 2 months after the death of his beloved wife, Sarah "Sallie"
LOVE/THOMAS.

 This copy was generously sent to me by my cousin Doug Tatham.

                                              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