The venerable worthies at Swift Creek Old man Charles & Aunt Seny, have often hazarded the remark – as I have told you before I believe – that “Miss Mary Ann ought to have one “gal”, she must want one.” The old folks will no doubt be delighted to hear their wishes have become reality. They will be offended if I dont send an express out with the news – as they are the ancestors of 74 living descendants (who can be seen at Swift Creek, Sumpter & the Hurricane & Harris place by any person curious in such matters) – They as you may readily conceive, are very much interested in all that concerns the “increase and multiply” clause in the Bible.

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