John A. Cobb II to John B. Lamar

October 15, 1849

Athens, Georgia

Howell cold is better to day. He would be aulways turning somersetsbut mama will not let him do it becaiuse he is so heavy he might break his neck. Flagg is very sick.

Remember us all to Uncle Charles Henry and all the people. . . .

[PS by Mary Ann Cobb]: All well except Howell & Flagg.

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Source: Howell Cobb Family Papers (MS 1376), Hargrett Rare Book & Manuscript Library, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia.

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