Letter from JAW's mother at Blakely mostly concerning the death of his uncle, Bushrod, but also containing aAn interesting reference to inheritance of slaves: "A few hours before his death, he awoke from a deep sleep pefectly collected in mind, and asked for Mr. Cook, who was in the adjoining room and immediately came in. Bushrod then asked for his will & desired Dr. Cordell to sign his name for him to a coicil to the will, wherein he had given the negroes which he received from Maria to her two sisters, Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Powel. He then requested Thomas Rich would witness it. When finished, he returned thanks to God for enabling him to do it to his honor and glory!"