Mis099-TNX

TENNESSEE, MISC

Jan. 27, 1842

Written to

PERLEAMON PATE State of Louisiana

Jackson Co.

Brownsville, Ill.

Dear Bro.

I have taken up my pen at last to address you. I left Jackson County the 5th day of Dec. 1841 and was seven

weeks and one day on our Journey. I have had a desperate trip of it. You know the situation that NANCY's

mother was in when you left she is very little better yet and I have brought her the whole way which you know

must have been a desperate job. The rest of us is all well and hope that these lines will find you all enjoying the

same blessing. I have been here but two days and can't give you any satisfaction about the country. I made

my stand at JAMES DYERS but he is not at home and I have not looked about much yet. I like the apperance

of the country as far as I have seen, first rate. I want you to write to me as soon as you get this. I have but little

to write as I can't give you much satisfaction until I stay longer and see more. JAMES DAVIS came with me

which was a great help. When you write direct your letter to Louisiana Claborn Parish, Russelville.

So nothing more at present but remember your effectionate and loving brother until death.

ANTHONY PATE

NOTE BY JINKS PATE LEE; 2 Jan 2002

Perleamon Pate (1810-1894) moved to Jackson Co, IL

Anthony Pate (1812-1877) is his brother, moved to Claiborne Par, LA